Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana is leading a course on positioning Ghana to reap revenues from the over the multi – billion dollar gaming industry in Africa.
As part of the efforts, MTN Ghana has launched the Game Developer Competition for local developers to help Ghana’s gaming industry come up with games designed from local stories.
COMPETITION DETAILS
MTN Ghana has organized the 2026 edition of the Game Developers Competition for 25 participants across Ghana.
Held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, on Monday, October 26, 2026, the maiden edition featured competitors from two different categories, including developers from universities and the gaming community.
MTN’S PLAN
Speaking to OTEC News on the sideline of the event, Manager for Video and Gaming for MTN Ghana, Yaw Antwi Boadu, said the move is part of activities by MTN to mark its 30th anniversary in Ghana.
He noted the aim is to mentor developers to design games with local stories that will sell beyond Ghana.
He noted the winners will be provided with MacBooks and mentorships to keep the dream afloat.
“MTN has a platform, Game Zone, so developers will have their games on the platform where customers can subscribe, with developers earning from the subscriptions,” he said.
JUDGE COMMENDS INITIATIVE
One of the judges for the competition, and Director for Women Esports Association of Ghana, Venus Tawia, described the move by MTN as very commendable.
She noted the platform will help provide developers the needed support to create indigenous games that could be monetized.
She urged game developers to take advantage and develop games that will stand the test of time.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
