AfriGames Consortium

Tomorrow, AfriGames Consortium and Partners go live on eNCA! Tune in to the panel discussion as we dive deep into South Africa’s gaming industry and explore opportunities ?? ?? When: Sunday, 3 November 2024 at 4:30PM ?? Where: eNCA, DStv Channel 403 #AfriGamesConsortium #AfricaGaming #1DayToGo #GamingIndustry #SAGaming #eNCA

The AfriGames Consortium team are deeply grateful for the overwhelming response we received during the panel discussion that aired on eNCA on Sunday. Unveiling the exciting chapters of South Africa's gaming industry and exploring untapped opportunities was insightful for the gaming ecosystem . A big thank you to our knowledgeable panelists for their invaluable insights. ?? Missed out on the action? ?? Catch it all in the attached video link. Enjoy! #AfriGamesConsortium #AfricaGaming #GamingRecap #SAGaming #eNCA #GamingIndustry #PanelDiscussionSuccess https://vist.ly/3mkmx6e

?? Exciting News! AfriGames Consortium are taking the stage on eNCA News. Join the panel discussion: Unlocking the Potential of South Africa's Gaming Industry! ?? Tune in to eNCA News on Sunday, 3 November 2024 at 4:30PM the expert panel share insights into the state of the Gaming Industry in South Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and Home-Grown Success Stories . ?? Stay tuned for more details and join us on this journey! SpielFabrique, Tshimologong Precinct, LIMAcademy, ITTHYNK GAMING, Joburg Games Fest #AfricaGaming #SAGaming #GamesConsortium #GamingIndustry #eNCA

David Olamide, Co-founder, CTO and Lead Gameplay Engineer at Dimension11 Games, will be joining us a #africagamesweek2024 ?? David Olamide is a self-taught Nigerian gameplay developer with over 7 years of experience. He studied computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University and founded the first game developer community there in 2019. In 2022, he co-founded Dimension11 Studio, focusing on African game content. David has collaborated with international game studios and is currently the CTO and Lead Gameplay Engineer at Dimension11. David's achievements include: - "One-to-watch" award at the Games Industry Africa Awards 2022 - Winner of the African App Launchpad Cup 2021 - IGDA Foundation Virtual Exchange Program Scholar 2021 - IGDA Foundation Diverse Game Developer Fund Recipient 2021 - Amongst other achievements in the game dev industry Beyond gaming, David enjoys travel, playing the trumpet and violin, and reading. Secure your ticket to Africa Games Week 2024 with the link on our website ??? For any enquiries please contact our Event Director, Alexandra Pattison over on: ?? [email protected]

The Joburg Games Fest 2024 marked a significant milestone in the African gaming landscape, celebrating creativity and collaboration among game developers and ecosystem partners. The festival provided a unique platform for the gaming community to engage, share ideas, and foster connections. Videography by AfriGames Consortium partner LIMAcademy AfriGames Consortium - Raymond Ledwaba #Gaming #GameDevelopment #Networking #AfricanGames #JoburgGamesFest #AfriGamesConsortium

The Joburg Games Fest 2024 marked a significant milestone in the African gaming landscape, celebrating creativity and collaboration among game developers and ecosystem partners. The festival provided a unique platform for the gaming community to engage, share ideas, and foster connections. Videography by AfriGames Consortium partner LIMAcademy AfriGames Consortium - Raymond Ledwaba #Gaming #GameDevelopment #Networking #AfricanGames #JoburgGamesFest #AfriGamesConsortium

This year, the Joburg Games Festival not only celebrated the world of gaming but also ignited creativity, innovation, and knowledge sharing in the hearts of all attendees. The event included comprehensive skills workshops, panel discussions and networking. Engaging powerhouses like ITTYNK and 24 Bit games, along with several other esteemed studio partners, stepped up to join us in our journey towards unearthing the next big wave in the gaming world. Featuring Raymond Ledwaba, from the Afrigames Consortium, Vulane Mthembu, from the Joburg Games Festival. Together, we journey towards a future where breakthroughs in gaming technology are commonplace, where everyone has the knowledge and resources to transform their boldest gaming ideas into reality. ?? Watch the full interview on the Newzroom Afrika YouTube Channel. #Gaming #Partnerships #AfricaGaming

?? Collaboration is key to the success of Africa’s gaming ecosystem. The Joburg Games Fest created opportunities to connect developers, publishers, and tech innovators, creating meaningful partnerships that drive innovation. "What was your favourite moment at the Joburg Games Fest? Share your pictures and comments with us!

Dive into the heart of Africa's gaming industry at Africa Games Week 2024! From 2-5 December in Cape Town, South Africa, join us for a journey into the business and network of game development across the continent ?? Immerse yourself in a world of opportunity with: ?? Business Tourism ?? Tailored Workshops ?? African Games Showcase ?? Engaging Panels & Speakers ?? Dynamic Business Matchmaking Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and thrive in Africa's vibrant gaming ecosystem! Secure your tickets now ?? https://lnkd.in/dBRf2dwv

???? Our hearts are still buzzing from the phenomenal official launch of the AfriGames Consortium held at the Goethe Institut on a memorable Thursday, 10th October 2024. We were thrilled to have media giants like SABC Sports & Radio 2000 among others, join us at this momentous occasion capturing the collaborative spirit of legendary African gaming with industry partners. A massive thanks to Multichoice, EOH, The Jobs Funds, all the Government entities and our Consortium Partners for their generous backing. Your support has truly taken this event to new heights! The panel of guests truly added depth and perspective to the event. We had the pleasure of hosting our esteemed partners, the dynamic Joy Mawela from @tshimologongprecinct, the brilliant Sizeka Mbunda from Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Ntombi Makwetu from Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, the charismatic Thato Molamu from LIMA, and the prolific Nick Hall from Africa Games Week, all under one roof. This is definitely the start of an exciting journey for the Gaming Industry in Africa. Thank you all for being a part of this milestone! #AfriGamesConsortium #GamingSouthAfrica #Gaming #Partnerships #GamingEvent