Playful Obscura 2027: Africa’s Arthouse Games Residency Heads to Addis Ababa

Playful Obscura has opened applications for its 2027 fully funded artist residency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…

Gamathon 2026 Starts Today in Lagos as Africa’s Games Industry Returns “Back to Our Roots”

Gamathon 2026 returns for its seventh edition with the theme “Back to Our Roots,” bringing together…

Africa Games Week Opens Steam Showcase Submissions for African Game Developers Ahead of December 2026 Event

Africa Games Week has opened submissions for an official Steam showcase highlighting games made across Africa.…

Ghana is Building a Pipeline for Its Next Generation of Game Developers: And It Goes Beyond Gaming

A new partnership between MTN Ghana, Ashesi University, Leti Arts and MiTale aims to help emerging…

Lagos Takes the Wheel: How One Developer Turned Danfo Culture into a Viral Browser Game

Nigerian developer Eureka is bringing the chaos and culture of Lagos danfo transportation to life in…

Kalanoro: Madagascar’s Red Raketa Studio Brings Malagasy Folklore to the World

Kalanoro is officially here! Discover how Madagascar's Red Raketa Studio teamed up with SEGA and New…

Nigerian Game Studio Inuv8 Joins ID@Xbox Program with Post-Apocalyptic Action-Adventure ‘Project OVERRIDE’

Inuv8 Studios secures official ID@Xbox partner status! Learn how the Nigerian studio is bringing its AI-dystopia…

Egyptian Indie Studio Gilded Games Unveils Dark Fantasy Souls-Like Boss Rush ‘Crown’s Trial’

Action gaming from North Africa! Egyptian developer Gilded Games unveils Crown's Trial, a challenging Souls-like boss…

Historic Debut: Maliyo Games Unveils First ‘Games from Nigeria’ National Pavilion for Gamescom 2026

Historic debut! Maliyo Games launches Nigeria’s first national pavilion at Gamescom 2026, bringing top local developers…

Global Gaming Stage Beckons: Gamescom 2026 Sets the Agenda in Cologne as African Developers Take the Center Stage

The world's largest gaming event is here! Gamescom 2026 lands in Cologne with Opening Night Live,…

Empowering African Storytellers: Afreximbank and Gebeya Launch $50,000 CANEX Create-Thon for Gaming, Video, and Music Creators

: Calling all African game developers, filmmakers, and musicians! Afreximbank and Gebeya have unveiled the $50,000…

CodeBox Games triumphs at Lagos Games Week Pitch Stage with Hell Bleeds

Independent Nigerian studio CodeBox Games has taken the top crown at Lagos Games Week 2026. Founder…