GAMATHON
celebrating African creatives...
NOVEMBER 15 – 27, 2021
BRIEF - About the Gamathon
Africacomicade Gamathon is the largest Pan-African creative event showcasing the works of African digital creatives and connecting them to opportunities.
Due to the pandemic, the maiden edition held completely virtual in 2020 . The Gamathon comprises of a conference, game jam , pitch event amongst many other activities. The theme of the game jam in 2020 was “Avoid the spread”, following issues surrounding the pandemic and #Blacklivesmatter . It run for 48 hours and had over 200 participants from 12 different African countries.
A couple of sessions from sponsors, mentors and industry leads held during the jam to help educate and inspire participants . Find below some of the activities that took place during the Gamathon.
Re-live 2020 with Us!
2021 Updates coming soon ...
TIMELINE [2020]
Friday 26th, June
Commencement of Registration for Africacomicade Gamathon 2020
Monday 24th, August - Thursday 27th, August
Online sessions with Industry Leads, Sponsors and Partners
Friday 28th, August
Game Jam Theme Announcement
Friday 28th, August
Africacomicade Gamathon 2020 Kick-Off
Sunday 30th, August
Deadline for submissions (11:59 PM GMT+1)
Monday 31st, August - Friday 4th, September
Project Review and Grading by Judges, eSports competitions and virtual party!!
Sunday 6th, September
Announcement of Winners
SCHEDULE [2020]
ALL TIMES ARE IN WEST AFRICAN TIME (WAT)
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
WHAT IT'S LIKE BUILDING AN INDIE GAME STUDIO IN AFRICA
Speaker : TBD
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
THE MISSION OF SOLO GAME DEV SHOWCASE MEETUP
Speaker: Mark ( SOLO GAME DEV)
Moderator : Ajayi Joy .M.
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
USING GAMES FOR SOCIAL ACTIVISM - VIRAGO GAME
Speaker : Sunday Akor ( Honest Chronicles )
Moderator :TBD
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
HIRU THE GAME : AFRICAN THE LAST OF US ?
Speaker : Dean Gichukie (Kunta Content)
Moderator: TBD
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
THRIVING AS AN INDIE GAME DEVELOPER
Speaker :Kofi Austin
Moderator : Oscar Michael
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
SUPPORTING THE AFRICAN GAME INDUSTRY
Speaker: Kirubel Girma (Efuye Gela)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
WELCOME TO AFRICACOMICADE GAMATHON 2021
Africacomicade Team members
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATION IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY
Speaker: Guy ‘Yug’ Blomberg ( Games Industry Gathering ) Moderator: Oscar Michael
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
GAMES FOR CHANGE
Speaker : Johana Riquier (Gamerging)
Moderator: Rahmah Suleiman
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
UNDERSTANDING THE AFRICAN GAMES INDUSTRY
Speaker : Eyram Akofa Tawia (Leti Arts)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AFRICAN GAMES INDUSTRY , YEAR 2021
Speaker : Ebnezer Gasonoo (Gasbros Gaming Network)
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
HOW TO MAKE GAMES THAT NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY
Speaker: Lukmon Agboola (Ovaplay)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
INTO THE WORLD OF JIWE
Speaker: Max Musau
Moderator: Oscar Michael
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
BUILDING AFRICAN GAMES FOR THE GLOBAL MARKET
Speaker:Olivier Madiba ( Kiro Games)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
LAYING THE PROPER FOUNDATIONS FOR THE AFRICAN CREATIVE INDUSTRY
Speaker : Chelbi Samia (NetInfo 3D)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
GAMES FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Speaker : Kabiru Seidu and Andy Korshie(Nubian VR)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
GOLDEN GEORGES : FROM A FOOTBALL GAME TO A REAL EXPERIENCE
Speaker : Teddy Kossoko (Masseka Game Studio)
Moderator : Ibrahima Mounkoro
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
LEGENDS OF ORISHA - THE JOURNEY SO FAR
Speaker: Igumbor Ewere and Olamide David ( Dimension 11 Games )
Moderator: Oscar Michael
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
ELECTRONICS ARTS : GETTING IN THE GAME
Speaker : TBD
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
BEHIND THE SCENES OF PROJECT LUMPA
Speaker: Mwaaba Mugala ( Epic Arts Studio)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
TELLING AFRICAN STORIES FOR THIS GENERATION
Speaker : Michel Nkuindja (Noohkema Interactive)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
BUILDING INDIE GAMES IN TODAY'S WORLD
Speaker : Shawn Alexander ( GDOCExpo)
Moderator: Uche Okiya
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
SUE THE REAL - DECONSTRUCTING AND REBUILDING YOUR ART DIRECTION
Speaker : Jose Wilson (Sue the real)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
PUBLISHING AND BUILDING GAMES FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Speaker: Edwin Kapesa (Chroma Pixels Games)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
06:30 PM
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07:00 PM
WHY CORPORATE COMPANIES IN AFRICA SHOULD INVEST IN GAMES & GAMING
Speaker:Tutaleni Ilonga (GameJam+ )
Moderator: Oscar Michael
07:00 PM
GAME JAM THEME ANNOUNCEMENT
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
HOW WE HAVE TRANSFORMED FROM AMATEURS TO PROFESSIONALS
Speaker: Kamal Aittah ( Game Hermits)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
ARUTU GAMING:
Speaker : Dominion Eromosele (Arutu Gaming)
Moderator: TBD
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
SUE THE REAL- AFROGAMES: CREATING ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW
Speaker : Marcus Silva (Sue the Real)
Moderator: Ibrahima Mounkoro
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
DUNG BEETLE GAMES
Speaker : Eddie Mwazige (Dung Beetle Games)
Moderator : TBD
SESSIONS [2020]
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