By 2030, 40% of the world’s youth will live in Africa. With a median of just 19.7 years, compared to the global average of over 30, Africa is home to a digitally connected generation with the creativity, resilience and ambition to navigate the continent’s greatest challenges and unlock its greatest opportunities.
Now imagine the possibilities when that potential is paired with a games industry growing eight times faster than the global average. An opportunity arises to leverage the power of games to equip young people with the skills for STEAM careers, build a community where games are harnessed to drive positive change, and accelerate the growth of Africa’s gaming industry as a catalyst for innovation, inclusion and economic development.
Games have the power to help us see the world through someone else’s eyes, celebrate the stories and cultures that shape us, and create spaces where people feel seen, heard and included. Across the Festival, we’ll explore belonging in all its forms: from identity, culture and heritage to accessibility, equality and community. All while celebrating the people and games helping to build a more inclusive future for play in Africa.
There are lots of events and activities to get involved in, across Playtopia, Africa Games Week and beyond. If you are into games, storytelling, heritage or memory, advocate for games beyond education, or are just loo king for a place to belong this is going to be one Festival you don’t want to miss!
Revolving Arcade: Creating space for different developers, games, stories and perspectives to be seen, played and celebrated throughout the Festival. Want to be part of the magic? Submit your game now!
Best Impact Game in Africa: Celebrating African-made games that move beyond entertainment and address a real-world social issue. Submissions close 31 October. Submit your game now!
Every year, we host the Games for Change Africa Festival that brings together social innovators and change-makers across sectors for a curated programme of talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Since 2021, our Festival has been a destination for anyone who wants to imagine, inspire and ignite the future of social impact gaming and immersive media.
More info on #G4CA2025 is coming soon!
The G4C Student Challenge is a global game design competition inviting students to create social impact games inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Designed to harness youth interest in video games, the programme builds not only digital design skills, but problem-solving, collaboration, and systems thinking, while empowering young people to become active citizens and changemakers. Since 2015, it has reached tens of thousands of students and educators across 91 countries.
New SC addition starting in September 2025!
At Games for Change Africa, we care deeply about the future of the African games industry and its potential for impact. This report was created to better understand where the industry stands today, and where it could go.
Focusing on impact games, the report maps key opportunities and challenges, drawing from local insight and global research to inspire action, guide collaboration, and support the growth of a vibrant, purpose-driven games ecosystem across the continent.
Games for Change Africa is a pan-African organisation dedicated to unlocking the power of games as a force for learning, innovation and positive social impact.
We believe that Africa’s young people, creators and communities have the talent and creativity to shape a better future, and that games are one of the most powerful mediums through which they can do so.
By bringing together diverse sectors, championing African innovation and amplifying African voices, we are helping build an ecosystem where games are recognised not only as entertainment, but as a catalyst for meaningful change.
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We are proud to be supported by an international team of accomplished game developers, academics, youth development non-profits and thought-leaders focused on mentoring within the African games community, inspiring others and pushing boundaries to explore how the world can use games and immersive media for social good.
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Lisa Adams
Dean Gichukie
CEO, Co-Founder & Game Producer, Kunta Content
Kenya
Eyram Tawia
Bukola Akingbade
Walid Sultan Midani
Nyambura Waruingi
Nicole Biondi
Marlon Parker
Lesley Donna Williams
Kieran Reid
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