, May 8 -- In South Africa, the video games market is projected to reach approximately $72.35m in 2024, with an annual growth rate of about 5.93% projected through 2027. This steady increase in the market size reflects a growing interest and investment in gaming within the region. As of 2021, about 40% of South Africa's population, or approximately 24 million people, play video games, demonstrating a high level of market penetration and engagement with video games among the population.

Similarly, sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, has seen a surge in gamers, now totalling approximately 186 million. This growth has been fuelled by increased internet access and the affordability of smartphones, which are the primary gaming devices in t...