The global gaming market size was valued at $249.55 billion in 2022 & is anticipated to grow to $665.77 billion by 2030 according to Fortune Business Insights.
The sub-Saharan African gaming industry is expected to generate over $1 billion for the first time in 2024, according to data from research firm Newzoo. The gaming audience is expected to grow rapidly, with Newzoo forecasting 30.2 million players by 2026, a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023.
The 2024 State of the Game Industry report from Game developers Conference (GDC) published in January 2024, said when it comes to the representation of women in the industry, nothing has changed. Men still make up over two-thirds of game developers and 23% are women. At the same time, the research reveals that games professionals are growing concerned about the industry’s DEI efforts in general.
So on this MIA conversation, we are showcasing and celebrating special guest Mfon Enoh, a game developer (mostly self taught) and Unreal Engine Instructor based in Nigeria, She is a mentor and advocate to encourage more women and young people to to take up technology related skills and career. Her aim is to use gaming for education and self expression.
What a conversation, what an inspiration and a game changer in the gaming industry in Nigeria, breaking down barriers, sometimes a lone female voice in her community although there are other females, they are in different states or countries to her, very passionate and driven
So many take away, one is for more African female voices to be amplified in the industry and if you want to know more, please listen to our conversation @STEM.Positive.Disruptor
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