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The Gen Z women making a living from gaming
Africa's video gaming industry is booming.
Africa's video gaming industry is booming. The sector generated more than $1 billion in revenue in 2024, with mobile gaming making up around 90% of the market, according to KPMG. Although the industry has long been dominated by men, more women are entering the space, building careers as content creators, professional gamers and esports competitors. However, many female gamers continue to face abuse and harassment online. Focus on Africa's Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 30-year-old Tecna from South Africa, who left her job to become a full-time gamer, and 25-year-old Saphra from Kenya about the opportunities, challenges, and future of gaming on the continent.