Gamathon 2026 Kicks Off in Lagos With Theme "Back to Our Roots"
The seventh edition runs until October 31st and moves to Kenya
Gamathon 2026 has kicked off in Lagos today, with an invite-only industry dinner that opens a week of events for Africa's games, animation, comics and extended reality sector.
Organizer Africacomicade said the seventh edition runs until October 31st and moves to Nairobi, Kenya on November 26th to 28th. It is themed "Back to our Roots," which the team describe as a way to realign with the realities of the sector.
Last year's edition ran across hubs in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya, and ended with an industry documentary. That edition urged stakeholders to strengthen their own structures before expanding beyond the continent.
What is on the programme
Online sessions run from Monday through Wednesday. A Women in Games Workshop and Mixer takes place on Wednesday, October 28th, by invitation.
Unity masterclasses and technical workshops follow on Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th.
Industry Day closes the week on Saturday, October 31st at The Zone. It is open to the general public and includes panels, exhibitions, a gaming tournament, the first RC tournament and the full documentary premiere, followed by an after-party.
You can learn more and register for the event here.
