Africa Interactive Digital Entertainment Awards
Celebrating African Interactive & Digital Entertainment
The first continental recognition of Africa’s game developers, esports athletes, tournament operators, and digital innovators. Presented by the African Sports and Interactive Digital Entertainment Foundation (ASIDE).
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About the AfrIDE Awards
Digital Entertainment
The AfrIDE Awards are the flagship initiative of ASIDE — the African Sports and Interactive Digital Entertainment Foundation. We exist to celebrate, elevate, and amplify the voices of Africa’s thriving interactive and digital entertainment industry.
From indie game studios in cities and towns to esports teams competing across the continent, the AfrIDE Awards shines a deserved spotlight on the talent shaping Africa’s digital future.
Africa Interactive Digital Entertainment Awards
Info Pack
Awards
Categories
African Game of the Year (PC)
African Game of the Year (Mobile)
African Game of the Year (VR)
African Game of the Year (Educative)
Best Player of African Game
Best African Game Studio
Best African Game Tournament
Best African Game Narrative
Best Esports League (Africa)
Best Esports Team (Africa)
Best African Esports Athlete (Male)
Best African Esports Athlete (Female)
Best African Esports Coach
Best African Esports Caster
Best African Tournament Operator
Best African Esports Supporting Service/Organisation
Best African Esports Commercial Partner
Best African Animation Studio
Best African Creative - Gaming and eSports (Male)
Best African Creative - Gaming and eSports (Female)
Best African Gaming Streamer (Male)
Best African Gaming Streamer (Female)
Best African Esports Host
Best African Comicon Convention
Best African VR/AR Event
Best African Media Organisation
Best Global eSports Tournament Supporting African Athletes
African eSports/Game Development Lifetime Achievement
Best African Community Engagement Event
About the nominations
Who can be nominated?
Any game development studio, esports operator, team, athlete, business, or organisation operating within Africa or making a demonstrable contribution to the African interactive and digital entertainment industry is eligible for nomination.