African Games Report – An award-winning publication offering valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of the African Games Industry.

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Africa’s Video Games Industry

The 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.

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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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Samuel Abu

Research, Legal and
Partnerships

Email: samuel.abu@maliyo.com

Marie Shabaya

Communications

Email: marie.shabaya@maliyo.com