2021 Events




January 2021

Global Game Jam 2021

The Global Game Jam is the No.1 largest game event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. It is a 48-hour hackathon focused on game development where game developers and animators come together, be creative, share experiences and express themselves in a multitude of ways using games.
  • 29th - 31st January 2021
  • Lagos, Osun, Online/Virtual
  • Jam Sites


September 2021

Lagos Comic Convention 2021

The 9th edition of the biggest geek and pop culture event in Africa is back. The Lagos Comic Con is a festival celebrating the finest of Africa’s creative talents as expressed in Comics, Animation, Films, Books, and Gaming. Since its inception in 2012, the conference has been a period for creators to gather, network with peers, share their latest project and talk about the future of the creative economy.


November 2021

Africa Comicade Gamathon 2021

Africacomicade Gamathon is the largest Pan-African creative event showcasing the works of African digital creatives and connecting them to opportunities. The Gamathon comprises of a conference, game jam, pitch event amongst many other activities. It run for 48 hours and last year, it had over 200 participants from 12 different African countries. 


December 2021

African Board Game Convention 2021

ABCon 21 is the 5th edition of the biggest gathering of tabletop designers, enthusiasts, and admirers in Nigeria. There will be the usual design competition, panelist, and ABCon Awards, including a special guest appearance from Eric Lang – the world-renowned and award-winning Tabletop Games designer with ties to CMON including working on a Marvel-themed game.
  • 4th December 2021
  • Eden Park and Garden, Wuse, Abuja
  • The ABCon


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