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Africa Comicade is a launchpad for stakeholders in the African Immersive and Interactive media industry e.g. games, animation, and XR. They empower digital creatives by facilitating access to opportunities for learning, collaboration, and funding. In 2020, Africa Comicade launched the Gamathon; a platform for African digital creatives to create, pitch, network and showcase their work.   

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