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New report shows explosive growth of gaming in Sub-Saharan Africa

New report shows explosive growth of gaming in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The number of gamers in Sub-Saharan Africa has more than doubled in the last five years. The region is projected to be the fastest-growing globally for mobile gamers and people who pay for games. Mobile gaming is the primary driver of growth in the region.

The article reports on the rapid growth of the mobile gaming industry in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has more than doubled in the last five years. The region is now home to 186 million gamers, with mobile gaming being the primary driver of this growth, with 95% of gamers playing on smartphones or tablets. The region's mobile player audience is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% between 2020 and 2024, making it the fastest-growing mobile gaming market in the world. The report also highlights the leading countries in the region for gaming, with South Africa having the highest saturation of gamers, followed by Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The report concludes that Sub-Saharan Africa's enormous potential as a gaming market should not be overlooked by gaming companies and investors.


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