Efest Africa 2024: A First Edition Celebrating Gaming in Senegal

Dakar came alive with the first edition of Efest Africa, a ground-breaking event dedicated to gaming and geek culture. Organized by the SENGAMES association at the Théodore Monod Museum from the 28-29 December, the festival gathered enthusiasts of all ages, highlighting Senegal’s growing prominence in the world of technology and digital entertainment.

In just two days, Efest Africa attracted over 1,500 participants, drawn by a diverse program. High-level panels tackled key topics such as education, video game industry training, African game creation, and esports opportunities for Africa in the Olympic Games. Seven exhibitions showcased local talent, including Game Hub Sénégal and its innovative start-ups. Creative contests, including drawing competitions, cosplay events, and the geek trivia quiz Questions pour un geek, added to the excitement, along with 12 esports tournaments featuring a total cash prize of 2.5 million CFA francs.

The esports competition brought together top-level players, and here are the winners by category:

Mobile Legends (MLBB): Team V7
Tekken 8: G…VSR (Togo)
Mortal Kombat 1 (MK1): Hamza from Solo Esport
Street Fighter 6 (SF6): Jamie Star
NBA 2K25: Lamine Diallo
Naruto: Lierre Nexus (Ivory Coast)
eFootball Mobile: Demba Ndaw
eFootball PS5: Scoop (Cameroon)
EA FC25: Mouhamed Lunik
League of Legends (LoL): Team D5
Fortnite: Eli
This remarkable success would not have been possible without the invaluable support of key partners such as Orange (SONATEL), the French Embassy in Senegal, the City of Dakar, Théodore Monod Museum, Geek et Chic, Mims, Amzi Group, and la Casamancaise (SODECA).

Efest Africa 2024 marks the beginning of a promising journey. Given the overwhelming enthusiasm, the organizers are already planning to make this event an annual highlight for Senegalese and African youth. With this achievement, Senegal cements its leadership in gaming and digital innovation, inspiring a new generation of creators and competitors.

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