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African Video Game Report 2026

The report establishes that Africa’s video-game industry has entered a phase of rapid maturation, driven largely by mobile play in urban centres such as South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.

• Africa’s video game market reached $1.8 billion in 2024, with mobile gaming accounting for 90% of the market and a player base that grew 10% year-over-year to 349 million.
• Market growth is concentrated in urban hubs across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Niger, and Eritrea, where studios like Maliyo Games and Kayfc are prioritizing mobile-first IP.
• Studio funding is heavily reliant on international grants and incubators, including Pro Helvetia, the Agence Française de Développement, and the British Council’s Ignite Culture.