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Carry1st is a mobile games and digital content publisher serving players across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana. It publishes market analysis on the African gaming market.
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Africa’s Games Market: 2026 Forecast
The African games market is experiencing rapid expansion, positioning the continent as a significant growth engine for the global industry.
- Africa’s games market is projected to reach $1.98 billion in 2026, marking an 11.9% year-on-year revenue increase from $1.77 billion in 2025.
- The continent's player base is expected to grow by 9.9% in 2026, adding 36.6 million new gamers to reach a total of 406.25 million players.
- Mobile gaming remains the primary driver of the market, accounting for $1.62 billion—or 81.8%—of total regional revenue in 2026.
Carry1stAug 2026
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Africa’s Gaming Market: 2025 Market Analysis
The African gaming market experienced significant expansion in 2024, reaching a total valuation of $1.8 billion.
- Africa’s gaming market reached $1.8 billion in 2024, representing a 12.4% year-over-year growth rate that is six times faster than the global average of 2.1%.
- Mobile gaming is the primary driver of the sector, accounting for nearly 90% of total market revenue at $1.6 billion in 2024.
- The total number of gamers in Africa grew by 32 million in 2024, reaching a total of 349 million players.
Carry1stFeb 2025