Google selects Maliyo Games, Fer Factor and eight others for Africa Indie Games Fund

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    "excerpt": "Google Play has unveiled the first cohort of game developers selected for its newly launched Africa Indie Games Fund , a $1 million initiative aimed at supporting independent game studios across the continent and helping them compete on the global stage. The programme was established to address one of the biggest challenges facing Africa’s gaming industry: limited access to funding. Many independent studios on the continent struggle to secure investment, scale their operations, and distribute their games internationally despite producing innovative and culturally relevant titles. Through the fund, Google hopes to provide the financial resources and technical support needed to help African developers transform promising projects into commercially successful products. The ten selected studios will each receive a portion of the fund through non-dilutive financing , meaning developers retain full ownership of their companies and intellectual property. In addition to funding, participating studios will gain access to: Google says the programme is designed to help African developers build sustainable gaming businesses while bringing locally inspired stories and gameplay experiences to a global audience. The inaugural group reflects the growing strength of game development ecosystems in several African markets. Nigeria and South Africa each account for four studios , while Kenya and...",
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