Time for Phase Two .
The second half begins ...
Happy New Month!!! 🎉✨
Is it too late to say that? Nope! I’ll say it whenever I like and there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it (😂).
How are you doing? How’s life treating you?
We made it through the first half of the year. It’s been quite the ride , challenging for me personally and, honestly, for the global video games industry too. But I’m holding on to hope (you know me… ever the optimist 🌱).
Yes, the industry news has been heavy lately, those waves of layoffs have even earned their own Wikipedia page. But hey, no fretting allowed. The global economy is shifting, and society is restructuring. These are the “tough times” we hear about in movies and books… and you will come out stronger on the other side.
On a brighter note, it feels like more initiatives are springing up locally to support our sector. I’ll be sharing some of these updates with you today.
But first , in case you missed it, Africacomicade celebrated 5 incredible years of operation on on July 6, 2025 ! 🥳💥
What a journey it has been! Later this week, I’ll do a special recap to share all the highs (and lessons) with you.
👉 Click the video to see our journey so far and drop us some love ❤️
For now, I have to say, it feels like this year is flying by! ✈️
Wishing you all the strength, clarity, and resources you need to push through and smash your goals. 💪🏾🌟
For us , this July, we’re hitting the road again, and if all goes well, it’s going to be quite the journey: Ghana, South Africa, Germany, and then back to Nigeria. 🌍✈️
Wish us luck and if you’d like to support us along the way, don’t be a stranger, reach out at people@africacomicade.org.
From the community
Let’s kick things off with some recaps! 🎮✨
Lagos Games Week wrapped up last week, and one of the highlights for us was seeing participants from the Echoes Game Jam showing up and representing here in Nigeria.
A special shoutout to Goethe-Institut Nigeria and Games Connect Africa for making this possible! 🙌🏾
Comic Republic has released Guardian Prime
It’s finally out!!! Witness Guardianprime , Comic Republic’s flagship Hero , rise to face off against powerful gods threatening Lagos and everything he holds dear. It’s a battle of strength, faith, and purpose, and it’ll leave you both inspired and at the edge of your seat.
Habitat XR .
Habitat XR recently announced a huge XR-enabled project and crowdfunding campaign, tagged “The Future Zoo” . The FutureZoo is a world-first, non-profit, immersive conservation center where innovative tech (virtual reality, holograms & more) merges with science to create empathy and spark action for our planet.
They’ve kicked off a crowdfunding campaign on Artizen, where every backer gets a ticket to visit, and funds are matched on the platform🐘💥
Karmzah is now on STEAM
Karmzah , Leti Arts' first-ever PC game , is a side-scrolling action-adventure game, following Morowa Adjei, an archaeologist with Cerebral Palsy who gets ancient powers bestowed upon her crutches by a powerful artifact , transforming her into Karmzah, and granting her the abilities to battle threats, solve puzzles and explore rich environments.
We are having a 3D Animation hangout this weekend!!
The 3D creators called ☎️ and we answered 🤳 . Any 3D artist who can make it to the hangout this weekend should 💯 . Come and connect with fellow 3D creatives , Share ideas, get your portfolio reviewed, and of course, loads of fun with games and networking.
It promises to be insightful, interactive, and unforgettable. Don’t miss it!
GITEX Nigeria
I still remember attending my very first GITEX Dubai in 2023, it was such an awe-inspiring experience! ✨ Fast forward two years, and I’m excited to share that Africacomicade is now a community partner for GITEX Nigeria, happening this September 3–4, 2025. 🎉
Are you a creative business looking to showcase your work at the event? We’ve got special booth discounts just for you!
📩 Simply reach out to us at people@africacomicade.org to grab this opportunity.
Opportunities
Playtopia has opened its call for Applications
Want to give a talk , showcase your games and artworks, or volunteer ? Visit the website and indicate your interest in the respective links available.
SanlamAllianz Nigeria Creative Writing Competition
Got a teen who loves to write? The SanlamAllianz Creative Writing Competition is giving teenagers across Nigeria the chance to showcase their creativity while learning and talking about insurance in a fun and engaging way.
Participants stand a chance to win cash prizes, exciting gift bags and gain national recognition for their talent.
⚠️ Entries close July 23, so share this opportunity with every parent, teacher or teenager in your network today!