GET RICH INSIGHTS INTO
Africa’s Video Games Industry
The 2024 Africa Games Industry Report provides a window into the continent’s growing video games development ecosystem helping key stakeholders shape strategies for today and the future.
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Who Should Read this Report?
The Africa Games Industry Report has been carefully crafted to provide insights to both individuals who know nothing about the games business, and professionals who live and breathe the industry everyday.
General Public
The Industry Report
explores the potential
career opportunities for
the general public as
players and developers.
Games Industry
Indie and Game
Development Studios not
only set the pace for
growth in the industry but
also define the cultural
trends that define African
games.
Investors
The report is designed to
provide rich insights into
the Africa Games
Industry that will enable
both local and foreign
investors make informed
decisions.
Policy Makers
Governments in Africa
can leverage the content
of this report to explore
ways to collaborate with
the industry to create
jobs and drive economic
growth for its citizens.
A FIRST OF ITS KIND REPORT
What You Will Find
History of the Africa Games Industry
Meet the companies from North, East, West, Central
and Southern Africa that are creating games and
making waves
Initiatives to Grow the Market
Highlights of various activities and initiatives
designed to create skills, generate exposure and
drive adoption for games
Game Developer Survey Insights
View data from the largest survey of game
developers in the continent to understand their
challenges and opportunities
Lessons from Other Emerging Markets
We review some of the countries that are already
reaping fruits from their investment in the industry.
How can Africa learn from their successes and
mistakes?
DATA & INSIGHTs
Survey of African Game Developers
Only 19% of respondents have ever secured external investment in their past projects. Of those companies, 57% raised less than US$100,000.
80% identified a significant shortfall when it comes to industry associations, which play a key role in advocacy and creating a strong collaborative fabric, and almost all respondents flagged a lack of support from their government.
60% estimated that the power supply is poor or really poor. At the same time, 57% indicated that access to the internet is not affordable from where they connect and work.
52% indicated that the entirety of their income originated from within their country of residence.
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Get In Touch
Samuel Abu
Research, Legal and
Partnerships
Email: samuel.abu@maliyo.com
Marie Shabaya
Communications
Email: marie.shabaya@maliyo.com
