The Angle Podcast

In this episode of The Angle Podcast, we sit down with game developer Avuzwa Ntshongwana to explore the realities of building and sustaining a game studio in South Africa. From funding challenges to authentic African storytelling, Avuzwa shares hard truths and valuable insights that every aspiring game developer should hear. Topics covered in this episode: The state of game development in Africa – opportunities & challenges How to secure funding for your game studio (Jobs Fund & private investment) The importance of early game testing & iteration Breaking the African game development clichés – untold stories & new narratives Marketing games in Africa – why it’s a missing piece in the industry The power of collaboration for indie studios Her innovative "Menstrual Cycle Game" – using gaming for social impact Chapters for easy navigation: 00:00 - Introduction & Meet Avuzwa 03:15 - Game development in South Africa: The real state of the industry 05:30 - Funding struggles & how to secure investment for game studios 10:45 - Why marketing is the missing piece in African game development 15:20 - The challenge of authentic African storytelling in gaming 20:40 - How early testing can make or break a game 25:30 - Developing the "Menstrual Cycle Game" for social impact 30:00 - The role of government & private investment in gaming 35:00 - Collaboration: The secret to sustaining African game studios 40:00 - Final advice for aspiring game developers #GameDevelopment #IndieGameDev #AfricanGaming #GameMarketing #WomenInGaming #GamingInnovation #TheAnglePodcast #GameStudioGrowth #FundingForGames #AfricanGameDev