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Max Musau
@snape254
Prime Maker and Gamer Visit my portfolio @www.jiwe.studio Thinking about Esports and AI
3 followers0 followingJoined 6 years ago
Games
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Game Jams
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6 jams
- PLAYTESTIn progressRegistration closed
Miraa Express Playtest
Hosted by Max Musau
Oct 28, 2026 - Nov 4, 2026
### 🌿 Miraa Express — Community Playtest Step into the shoes of a miraa driver, weave through traffic, tackle rough roads, and race against the clock to complete your deliveries! We are opening up an exclusive playtest session for Miraa Express, and developer Kabaka Mwangi needs your hands-on feedback to fine-tune the handling, balance, and thrills. --- ### 📅 Key Dates & Deadlines * Registration Closes: Wednesday, October 28 * Playtest & Review Window: Open now through November 4 --- ### 🎯 Playtester Tasks 1. Test the Drive: Jump behind the wheel and see how far you can make it without crashing. 2. Leave Your Feedback: Before November 4, leave a detailed comment and review sharing what felt great, what was tricky, and any bugs or balance issues you ran into. --- ### 🕹️ How to Play * Swipe Left / Right: Change lanes * Swipe Up: Accelerate * Swipe Down: Brake --- > Live Stream Event: Tune in on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM EAT on TikTok or YouTube (@kabaka_Mwangi) to watch the developer play live and chat about the build!
6 Testers 
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedDala Khona 2026: Building the Future of African Play
Hosted by Max Musau
Sep 22, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
Dala Khona 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.
21 Participants
LEARNING JAMEndedRegistration closedFireside Chat - Bringing African Creativity to Life in Global Games
Hosted by Max Musau
Jun 6, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025
Friday Event Schedule --- Theme: Bringing African Creativity to Life in Global Games Doors Open — 4:00 PM Kick off with early activities, meet-and-greets, and gaming zones. --- Fireside Chat — 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Special Guests: 🎙️ Estelle Mwangi – Valorant Music Creator 🎮 Eyram Tawia – Co-creator of Astra (Valorant), Leti Arts, Ghana Leads: James Ahere & Immaculate Session Format: 5:00 PM – Guest Talk 1 (30 min) 5:30 PM – Q&A Session (15 min) 5:45 PM – Break (10 min) 5:55 PM – Guest Talk 2 (30 min) 6:25 PM – Q&A Session (15 min) 6:40 PM – Final Remarks & Transition --- Highlights: Eyram will share the story behind Astra, the African Valorant agent. Estelle will discusses composing music for Valorant and how she brought its sonic world to life. --- Pop-Up Cosplay Showcase — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Celebrate cosplay from African-themed games, especially: ✨ Riziki ✨ USAWA Showcase starts at 8:00 PM, but come early to catch the buildup, photos, and community hype! Rewards for the best dressed cosplayer will be available!
14 Participants
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedJiwe 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- LEARNING JAMEndedRegistration closed
Workshop: Developing AI-Driven Cars in Unreal Engine
Hosted by Max Musau
Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
🚗 Workshop: Developing AI-Driven Cars in Unreal Engine Presented by Ian Okinda Join us for an exciting and immersive Unreal Technical Workshop where you'll learn how to build AI-driven cars and dynamic gameplay using Unreal Engine. This hands-on session is perfect for game developers and tech enthusiasts looking to enhance their skills in AI and game development. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 25th April 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EAT 📍 Location: Hybrid – Join via Discord or in-person at Westlands The Mall, Basement, Santuri Salon In this workshop, you’ll: 1) Hear about Ian's work on the games he has worked on 2) Explore the power of Unreal Engine for vehicle simulation 3) Get step-by-step guidance on implementing AI behaviors in vehicles 4) Engage on how to develop stunning matatu-style designs 5) Engage with an expert developer and network with the game dev community This event is powered by Unreal Engine, the Nairobi Game Development Center, and Africa Comicade.
8 Participants 
LEARNING JAMEndedRegistration closedJiwe Jams - Developer Talk: African Folklore in Games
Hosted by Max Musau
Apr 10, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025
🎮 Developer Talk: African Folklore in Games 🗓 Thursday, April 10, 2025 🕖 7:00 PM EAT | ⏱️ 1 hour 📍 Live on Jiwe’s Discord 🎤 Hosted by Wesley Kanyeria Join us for an exciting Developer Talk featuring a panel of leading African game developers who are weaving rich folklore into interactive experiences. We’ll explore how oral traditions, ancestral myths, and local legends are being reimagined through games—why these stories matter, and how they come to life in code, art, and gameplay. Panelists: 🇰🇪 Arnold Mwanjila (Kenya) – African Legends 🇿🇦 Khumo Moerane (South Africa) – Khamani and the Arena of the Gods 🇬🇭 Robertson Nortey (Ghana) – Sweave by Leti Arts Expect case studies, storytelling insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and technical process of building folklore-based games. Let’s build the future of African storytelling in games!
12 Participants
Game Jams
Jams Participated In
3 jams
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedPlayLabs Game Jam
Hosted by Kamogelo Makhoba
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
This exciting cross-disciplinary creative jam will bring together students, independent creators, and individuals from fields like design, storytelling, architecture, cultural heritage, and technology. Over the course of three days, you will collaborate to create innovative, playful projects that explore the intersections of culture, storytelling, and interactive media.
9 Participants- GAME JAMEndedRegistration closed
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 
GAME JAMEndedRegistration closedCreator Sessions (With Rowdy Rebels)
Hosted by Wesley Theuri
Feb 6, 2025 - Feb 8, 2025
This Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, from 5 PM to 6 PM, the creators of Ruka, winners of Best Gameplay and Game Design at the Global Game Jam held at the Nairobi Game Development Center, will be live on our Jiwe Community Discord! 🎮✨ Get exclusive insights into their creative process and how they brought their award-winning game to life. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired!
4 Participants