Market Share of Africa Gaming Industry
The African gaming market is highly fragmented as the demand for online games and increasing penetration of mobile applications is growing across the region. Such factors will attract new players to this market over the next few years. Some of the leading participants in the market are Kucheza, Kagiso Interactive, Nyamakop, Celestial Games, and Kuluya. Key developments in the regional market are as follows:
- May 2024: Microsoft, via its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), unveiled the second iteration of the Xbox Game Camp in Africa. This initiative was designed to enhance local developer talent and accelerate the growth of the regional gaming industry. The event, scheduled for July 16-17, was a two-day online conference complemented by in-person gatherings in Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Casablanca.
- January 2024: Sony, through its venture arm, the Sony Innovation Fund, made an undisclosed investment in Carry1st, a video game studio located in Cape Town, South Africa. This strategic partnership was intended to unlock a host of commercial opportunities for both entities.
Africa Gaming Market Leaders
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Kucheza
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Kagiso Interactive
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Nyamakop
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Celestial Games
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Kuluya
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
