Breaking New Grounds: AfricaComicade Brings Gamathon to Four African Nations for Business and Economic Empowerment
Africacomicade, a catalyst for Africa’s immersive and interactive media industry, proudly announces its inaugural regional Gamathon editions this 2025, spanning Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria. Designed to unlock business opportunities, drive economic growth, connect and empower African creative youth, this groundbreaking in-person event will kick off in Kenya, followed by Ghana , South Africa and then culminate in Nigeria from September 29th to October 4th, 2025.
Bridging Talent and Industry for Economic Impact
Building on the success of Africacomicade’s annual Lagos-based Gamathon—which has united global stakeholders and partners like HP, LG , STEAM, EA , XBOX etc and seen studios like VCD , Dash Studios, Deluxe Entertainment , Juju games attain success on several levels— the regional edition expands its reach to harness Africa’s growing digital creative economy potential , and double down on supporting the regional stakeholders in building strategies and systems to develop their ecosystem . By connecting young creators and entrepreneurs, with industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, the event aims to bridge knowledge gaps, stimulate innovation, and position the sector as a viable medium for Youth empowerment and socio-economic development.
Event Highlights: A Business-Focused Agenda
Participants across the four nations will engage in the following activities: Industry Workshops & Panels: Thought leaders from global giants and African studios will discuss the state of the industry and emerging trends, sharing valuable insights and exploring the industry’s future , not limited to monetization strategies, investment trends,Policies, technologies and scaling businesses.
- Networking: Curated connections between creatives, investors, and corporate stakeholders to foster meaningful connections and seize valuable opportunities..
- Career Expo: Spotlighting roles in game design, animation production, XR development, and entrepreneurship—empowering youth to build careers that drive economic value.
- Industry Showcases: Each host country will highlight regional innovations, connecting businesses to untapped markets and talent pools.
- Pan-African Game Jam: Game developers across Africa collaborate to build games in the span of one week, showcasing their talents.
- ARK Pitch: Game developers and studios vie for feedback, publishing deals, and a chance to win a prototype grant .
Industry Data : Gain access to key industry data about the African Video games Industry , its stakeholders , events and opportunities.
Driving Innovation and Growth For the Future
After five transformative years of the Gamathon, we recognise the need to evolve our strategy for greater impact. The African games industry cannot thrive in isolation—it must intersect with entrepreneurship, cross-sector collaboration, and economic diversification to unlock its full potential.
While training and events remain vital, we are shifting focus toward fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, expanding skill sets, and driving revenue-generating initiatives. To achieve this, the Gamathon will transition into a biennial event, adapting to regional needs while championing innovation, business growth, and ecosystem sustainability.
We call on policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and investors to join us in accelerating Africa’s digital economy through inclusive, scalable, and forward-thinking solutions. Together, we can redefine the future of gaming as a catalyst for economic empowerment.
Join the Movement
Professionals, investors, and creators are invited to attend. Tickets and details are available on Eventbrite . For media and partnership inquiries, contact [email protected].
