Sixth Gamathon, Africa’s convention for video games and immersive media, has opened in Lagos, bringing together innovators for a week of creativity and economic opportunity.ing on October 4, it is the finale of a regional tour that has taken in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa.
Speaking on the theme, ‘Bridge’, Convener of Africacomicade, Michael Oscar, said it is aimed at connecting talent, investors and firms in Africa’s creative technology sector.
‘The regional tours in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa have shown the huge talent and potential on the continent. Gamathon Nigeria 2025 creates bridges between regions and sectors while setting pathways for youth empowerment, jobs, and growth,’ he said.
The event features workshops, studio tours and networking, with exhibitions in video games, animation, extended reality and digital fashion. A highlight will be the pitch competition for PC and mobile game developers, offering a $2,000 prize pool and direct access to investors.
Backed by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Lagos State agencies and private sector partners, the organiser, Africacomicade noted that Gamathon is designed to drive investment, youth empowerment and job creation in Africa’s digital creative industries.