In Uganda specifically, a team of passionate community members and I have been focused on growing the Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) community through hosting multiple tournaments throughout the year and partnering with organisations that would like to tap into the local gaming community like ISPs, gaming content creators, media houses, and esport organisations.
iGaming AFRIKA: What impact have platforms like the African Esports Championship (AEC) had on nurturing gaming talent and expanding the reach of competitive gaming across Africa?
Dorothy: Platforms like the Africa Esports Championship have mobilised and impacted over 4,300 gamers across 20 African countries since its inception in 2019. They’ve organised tournaments across 3 gaming titles: Tekken, PUBG Mobile, Rainbow 6, and League of Legends.
They have also championed the growth of Pan-African gaming communities which have enabled gamers across the continent to connect, game, and grow together in skill and access to opportunities for growth.
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