GAMATHON
celebrating African creatives...
BRIEF - About the Gamathon
Africa, the fastest-growing population in the world, has enormous potential as a creative market but is still hampered by deep gaps in skills, infrastructure, and funding, which affects the quality of works produced and has slowed the growth of the industry, years after the first set of creative startups emerged.
The Africacomicade Gamathon is Africa’s largest convention of digital creatives in the games, animation, comics, and XR industry, creating a platform for them to showcase their works, network, and find opportunities for learning, collaboration and funding.
It is a two weeks hybrid event, allowing participation from across the globe, virtually , and rounding up with a physical expo event in Lagos, Nigeria.
It consists of a showcase of creative works, panel sessions, pitch competitions, exhibitions, a game jam. and more.
Meet the stakeholders therein and discover their creative works. Connect with them, learn about their hopes and plans for the future and identify potential opportunities that can scale.
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HIGHLIGHTS
African Studio Showcase
Networking Sessions
Game Jam
Mish Mash
WEEk [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
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WEEK TWO SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES ARE IN GREENWICH MEAN TIME (GMT)
02:30 PM
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03:00 PM
THE JOURNEY TO CONECT, EXPERIENCE AND LIVE: EVERYTHING ICHIGO
Speaker: Richmond Kwame Boadi
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
MANAGING BIG PRODUCTIONS IN THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY
Speaker: Ehab ElKholey ( Jump Animation )
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
THE BUSINESS OF ESPORTS
Panelists : Ife Akintaju ( The AfroGamer ) & Kevin Meltzer ( Big5 Games)
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
MELANIN GAMERS X GHANA
Speaker :Annabel Ashalley-Anthony ( Melanin Gamers)
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING IN THE METAVERSE
Speaker: Derrick Ikenga ( Euphoria labs)
01:30 PM
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02:00 PM
THE ROLE OF AFRICAN COMICS AS AN INSTRUMENT OF RECOVERY THROUGH STORYTELLING.
Speaker: Jide Martin ( Comic Republic )
02:00 PM
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02:30 PM
USING ANIMATION FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Speaker: Gbenga Emmanuel Ajetomobi ( limitless studio )
02:30 PM
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03:00 PM
THE FUTURE OF WORK: SETTING UP THE CREATIVES OF TOMORROW
Speaker : Oluwadamilola Soyombo ( Skooqs & TCK Zone )
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR JOBS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
Speaker :Stephanie Nachemja-Bunton ( Meaningful Gigs )
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
TEXTURE WRITER WORKSHOP
Speaker : Jim Munroe ( Games Art International network )
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
2D & 3D ANIMATION AT STUDIO KA
Speaker: Adja Mariam Mahr
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
THE FUTURE OF XR
TBD
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
METAVERSE
Speaker: Jimi Daodu ( Vault Hill )
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
THE AFRICAN ESPORTS SCENE
TBD
07:00 PM
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08:00 PM
IT'S OK NOT TO BE OK
Speaker: Brian Kunde, LCSW ( Take this.org)
02:30 PM
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03:00 PM
FOOLEN GAMES
Speaker: Azyz Kouyo
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
THE POWER OF PROTOTYPING.
Speakers: Adrian Jankowiak ( Naiobi Design Week )
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
Game & Law
Speaker : Ojo Stephen
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.
Speaker :Immaculate Juma ( ArtLawKenya) & Martial Medi ( SIP Management)
Moderator: Ojo Stephen
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
AFRICA & THE METAVERSE
Speaker :Immaculate Juma ( ArtLawKenya) & Martial Medi ( SIP Management)
Moderator: Ogunyebi Oluwatosin
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
COLLABORATION WITHIN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
Speaker:Ayodele Elegba ( Spoof Animation)
Moderator: Oscar Michael
05:30 PM
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06:00 PM
USING DANCE TO TEACH LANGUAGE
Speaker: Kofi Darko
Moderator: Oscar Michael
02:00 PM
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02:30 PM
MEET ISRAEL THE CREATOR
Speaker: Israel the Creator
02:30 PM
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03:00 PM
ACCESS AFRICA'S FINEST APPS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Speaker: Teddy Kossoko ( Gara Store )
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
THE NFT WORLD OF TODAY
Panelist : Salah yassin bakri ( Africanos NFT ) , KeL Savage & Georgette Asiedu.
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
AFRICA'S DIGITAL ART SCENE
Speaker :Mayowa Osewa ( CG Africa)
Moderator: Adewale Abdulkabir
04:30 PM
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05:00 PM
VIRTUAL REALITY & HEALTH
Panelist: Oyindamola Fakeye ( CCCA Lagos ), Laurel Gbenafa ( Virimma XR ) and Dr. Olawale Tokunbo ( Cave Gaming )
05:00 PM
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05:30 PM
INTO THE ASTRA METAVERSE
Speaker: Delz Erinle
Moderator: Oscar Michael
12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION ON ARTSTEPS
10:00 AM
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05:00 PM
PHYSICAL EVENT AT PIXXEL FACTORY
WEEK ONE SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES ARE IN GREENWICH MEAN TIME (GMT)
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
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
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
03:00 PM
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03:30 PM
AFRICAN GAMES WITH A GLOBAL DEMAND
Speaker: John Ikpeme (Dash Studios)
Moderator:TBD
03:30 PM
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04:00 PM
HANGOUT WITH IGDA FOUNDATION 2021 PROGRAM RECIPIENTS FROM AFRICA
Discussion: TBD
04:00 PM
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04:30 PM
MEET THE IGDA FOUNDATION
Panelist :TBD
04:30 PM
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06:30 PM
UNITY FOR HUMANITY
Discussion
06:30 PM
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07:00 PM
ARK PITCH
Jury :TBD
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