A MAZE. / Berlin 2026

Goethe-Institut Sub-Sahara Africa has established GamesConnect AFRICA to cultivate a robust and unified video game ecosystem across the continent. This initiative addresses systemic obstacles like funding shortages, talent migration, and underdeveloped infrastructure by providing strategic support to mid-sized studios.

Through a variety of international collaborations, game jams, and networking events, the programme aims to elevate the global profile of African-developed games. The project also emphasises government advocacy and the professionalisation of the industry to ensure sustainable career pathways for local creators. Ultimately, these efforts seek to transform the continent’s youthful gaming demographic into a commercially successful and globally competitive creative force.