Africa's gaming revenue reaches $1.8 billion driven by mobile games like Candy Crush

Africa's gaming industry grew 12% to $1.8 billion in revenue last year, significantly outpacing the global increase of 2.1%. This growth is driven by mobile games like Candy Crush and Roblox, with 89% of revenue coming from mobile platforms. The number of gamers in Africa rose 10% to 349 million. Improved internet access and lower data costs have enhanced the gaming experience. Egypt led in revenue at $368 million, followed by Nigeria and South Africa. Eritrea and Niger were the fastest-growing markets, while Equatorial Guinea and Seychelles saw slower growth. Popular games include Valorant, Call of Duty, and various mobile shooters, which are also featured in eSports competitions.