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GameUp Africa Alumni Panel & Gamescom Walkthrough
The August 2025 GameUp Africa Meetup took a unique turn, bringing together a panel of GameUp Africa alumni who shared their journeys into the game
GameUp Africa 2025: 5 Years of Powering Africa’s Next Game Creators
In 2021, GameUp Africa launched with a mission to provide aspiring African game developers with access to skills, mentorship, and opportunities to break into the
The Making of Safari City: Building a Hit Game
The July edition of the GameUp Africa Meetup featured an in-depth session on the making of Safari City, a vibrant, narrative-driven mobile game developed by
GameUp Africa Elite: Real Studios. Real Projects. Real Skills.
For the past four years, GameUp Africa has empowered thousands of aspiring creators across the continent—equipping them with in-demand skills in game development, design, art,
Navigating Career Transitions: Finding a Path That Works for You
At the May 2025 edition of the GameUp Africa Monthly Meetup, we had the privilege of learning from Thomas Winkley, Lead Creator Advocate at LEGO,
The Maliyo Games Junior Internship 2025: Shaping the Future
At GameUp Africa, we’ve trained thousands of aspiring game developers, and we’ve seen firsthand the power of mentorship and hands-on learning. We believe that early
