Africa’s next digital growth story is being written through gaming
From esports and content creation to cosplay, game development and live experiences, gaming is becoming an important driver of Africa’s creative and digital economy Across Africa, millions of people are doing far more than playing video games. They are building communities, creating content, designing characters, competing professionally and turning their interests into livelihoods. Gaming has become one of the clearest expressions of how entertainment, technology and culture are converging across the continent. Its growth is creating opportunities for developers, streamers, esports professionals, commentators, designers, cosplayers, event producers, retailers and entrepreneurs. Africa’s gaming industry generated an estimated $2.29 billion in revenue in 2025 , with mobile accounting for approximately 60% of the market. The sector’s expansion is being supported by Africa’s young population, growing smartphone adoption and imp...
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