Games for Change Africa: Revolutionising the Future of Gaming in Africa
Games for Change Africa, a pioneering organisation dedicated to harnessing the potential of the African gaming industry, has spent the last three years diligently working towards spotlighting this flourishing sector. With a focus on countries like South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Tunisia, Games for Change Africa has successfully built strong networks and gained invaluable insights through its diverse advisory board. Now, with a deep understanding of the local impact of the games industry, the organisation is ready to take a bold step forward. Games for Change Africa is embarking on a mission to establish long-term co-production projects with gaming studios and organisations worldwide, aiming to create enduring projects that offer practical experience and cultivate business opportunities in Africa.
After years of raising awareness about the African gaming industry, Games for Change Africa believes it is time to transition from mere awareness to tangible action. With an ambitious goal in mind, the organisation is setting its sights on New York, seeking to forge partnerships and collaborations with gaming studios and organisations from around the globe. Their mission is clear: they aim to create sustainable, long-lasting projects that not only bring attention to the future of gaming in Africa but also provide practical experience and foster business opportunities on the continent.
“We’ve dedicated the past three years at Games for Change Africa to spotlighting the potential of the African impact gaming industry and building solid networks across South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Tunisia. With the valuable insights from our diverse advisory board, we now have a deep understanding of our local impact games industry,” a statement from the nonprofit organisation read.
“Now, it’s time to go from awareness to action. We’re headed to New York with the goal of establishing long-term co-production projects with gaming studios and organisations around the world.”
Africa is a continent brimming with untapped potential in the gaming industry. Over the past decade, the African gaming landscape has witnessed exponential growth, fueled by the increasing accessibility of technology and the rising popularity of mobile gaming. Games for Change Africa recognises this potential and aims to leverage it by joining forces with global partners.
By establishing co-production projects, Games for Change Africa intends to create a platform for African game developers and studios to collaborate with international counterparts. This synergy will not only bolster the African gaming ecosystem but also foster cross-cultural exchanges, encouraging the exchange of ideas, skills, and knowledge. Through these collaborations, African developers will gain practical experience, while international partners will benefit from the unique perspectives and creativity inherent in the African gaming scene.
Games for Change Africa is determined to move beyond short-term initiatives and focus on creating enduring projects that have a lasting impact on the African gaming industry. By facilitating co-productions, the organisation seeks to bridge the gap between the African gaming industry and the global gaming community, fostering a sustainable environment for growth and innovation.
Our mission? Not short-lived initiatives, but enduring projects that offer practical experience and cultivate business opportunities in Africa. Let’s bring the world’s attention to the future of gaming in Africa!
Games for Change Africa
The benefits of collaboration between African gaming studios and international partners are abundant. Through co-production projects, African developers will gain access to global markets, enabling them to showcase their talent and creations to a wider audience. This exposure will not only increase visibility but also open up business opportunities for African studios, potentially attracting investments and partnerships that can fuel further growth.
Simultaneously, international gaming studios and organisations stand to benefit from this collaboration by tapping into the African market. Africa’s youthful population, coupled with its increasing access to technology, presents a significant growth opportunity for the global gaming industry. By partnering with African developers, international studios can gain unique insights into the African gaming landscape, adapt their products to suit local preferences and tap into an emerging market with immense potential.
Games for Change Africa’s journey from awareness to action marks a significant milestone in the development of the African impact gaming industry. Through their dedicated efforts and collaborations with gaming studios and organisations worldwide, they are striving to bring the world’s attention to the future of gaming in Africa. By establishing enduring co-production projects, Games for Change Africa aims to provide practical experience, cultivate business opportunities, and unlock the immense potential of the African gaming scene. As the organisation takes this ambitious leap, the gaming world eagerly awaits the innovative and transformative projects that will emerge from this collaboration.
