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3 jams

  • Dhala Corner 2026: Building the Future of African Play artwork
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    Dhala Corner 2026: Building the Future of African Play

    Hosted by Max Musau

    Sep 22, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026

    Dala Corner is the dedicated gaming arcade at the 13th Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival. This year, under the theme African Imaginaries, we are transforming the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct into a living laboratory of African digital culture. We aren't just exhibiting games—we are building the systems that allow African ideas to move from possibility to practice. The Opportunity: Jiwe IO is partnering with the Fak’ugesi Festival to power the Dala Corner showcase. We are inviting African game developers and studios to submit projects that define the multiplayer and social landscape of the continent. Whether you are building competitive e-sports titles, cooperative adventures, party games, or experimental multiplayer prototypes, we want your work to be visible, playable, and public. What We Are Looking For: We are focused on games that bring people together. Your project is eligible if it: Focuses on Multiplayer/Social play: Including local, online, competitive, cooperative, or experimental social experiences. Is in any development stage: Prototypes, vertical slices, alpha/beta, and works-in-progress are welcome, provided they are stable enough for a live public environment. Represents African Innovation: We are looking for the unique voices, styles, and stories shaping the African gaming ecosystem. What Selected Developers Receive: Physical Showcase Position: A featured station at the Dala Corner Arcade at Tshimologong (October 13–17, 2026). Audience Engagement: Direct playtesting and feedback from festival attendees, industry professionals, and researchers. Award Eligibility: All showcase participants are eligible for the Jiwe IO Multiplayer Prototype of the Year award, featuring a US$200 development grant and continued platform visibility. Ecosystem Access: Connection to the wider Fak’ugesi community of technologists, artists, and innovators. Key Dates: Submission Deadline: October 2, 2026 Selection & Setup: October 8–13, 2026 Festival Showcase: October 14–17, 2026 Ready to build? Submit your project below to be considered for a physical showcase position. There is no submission fee. Let’s show the world what the continent is building.

    17 Participants
  • Jiwe Community 48hr Game Jam artwork
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    Jiwe Community 48hr Game Jam

    Hosted by Max Musau

    Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025

    The Jiwe Community Game Jams is the final celebration of a two-month journey exploring game development, creativity, and innovation across Africa. We’re bringing together 50+ developers for a hybrid 48-hour event designed to produce 25+ playable prototypes. This is more than a game jam—it’s an acceleration launchpad for Africa’s next generation of interactive experiences. Format: Hybrid (Discord + physical hubs across Africa) - Nairobi, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa Goal: Build 50 high-quality game prototypes by end of 2025 ---- Game Jam Themes: -Musical Games – Mechanics tied to rhythm, audio-driven storytelling, adaptive sound design, sound driven games designed for accessibility or visually the visually impared -Web Hyper Casual Games – Addictive, easy-to-play, high-retention mechanics -Anti-Slavery Games – Narrative-driven, historically grounded or speculative games dealing with liberation, agency, and resistance ---- Over $6,000 worth of prizes and support, including: -Cash tokens for winners in each theme -3-month incubation at a leading African game studio -User acquisition credits after incubation on Gara Store -Fast-track into the Mobile Pioneers Program by SpielFabrique and Voodoo (Hyper Casual category winner only) Plus: If you're based in Nairobi, the Nairobi Game Development Center will offer workspace for the full 3-month incubation period — a dedicated home to build your game to the next level! ---- Event Schedule - Under Resources Tab

    37 Participants
  • Developer Talk: Unity Roadmap, Opportunities & Getting Started with Unity AI With MUSE  artwork
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    Developer Talk: Unity Roadmap, Opportunities & Getting Started with Unity AI With MUSE

    Hosted by FAITH ADISA

    May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

    We have an exciting event coming up this Thursday, 1st May! We have the Unity team joining us to discuss opportunities, the Unity Road Map and getting started with the Unity AI tools (Muse)! Do not miss out on hearing directly from the Unity Team!! 🗓 Thursday, May 1st, 2025 🕖 7:30 PM EAT | ⏱ 1hr 📍 Online | Hosted by the Jiwe Game Jams Community Register now at: (https://jiwe.io/game-jams) The developer talk will be led by Manuel Sainsily from Unity-- Artist, Futurist, and Unity Advocate, he talk about the opportunities and the Unity Roadmap as well as he showcasing Unity’s latest AI capabilities for game development. Discover how tools like Unity Muse can help you turn ideas into prototypes faster, making your development process smooth and efficient. If you're passionate about the future of AI in games, you don't want to miss this!

    18 Participants