Nominations Open for the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards
The iGaming AFRIKA Summit (iGA Summit) has opened nominations for its 2026 Industry Awards, recognising the companies and individuals shaping Africa’s gaming industry and its growing influence on the global market. The awards will be presented during the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, taking place from 4th–6th May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Positioned as The Heart of Gaming in Africa, the summit brings together African and global iGaming stakeholders for three days of discussion, insight-sharing, and networking, with a focus on understanding how African markets operate in practice. At a time when localization and cultural awareness are increasingly important to the industry, the summit provides a setting where these perspectives are part of the conversation. Held under the theme “Celebrating Gaming Excellence in Africa,” the 2026 iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards mark the inaugural edition of the ceremony and will take place on 5th May 2026. The awards will feature a carefully curated set of categories that reflect how the industry has evolved in practice. Beyond commercial performance, the awards will recognise leadership in compliance, payments infrastructure, responsible operations, and sustainable growth. “Recognizing the brands and professionals that are leading the way in the gaming industry in Africa is essential for fostering growth within the industry,” said Jeremiah Maangi, CEO, iGaming AFRIKA. “We are confident that these awards will inspire more to pursue excellence and invest in their development.” Nominations are open through a self-nomination process, allowing companies and individuals to submit entries across relevant categories with submissions closing on 29th January 2026. All entries will then be reviewed by a panel of industry experts and stakeholders against predefined criteria. Shortlisted nominees will be notified by 31st January and invited to submit supporting statements outlining their achievements, innovations, and market impact over the past year. Judging and voting will take place between 1st and 10th March 2026, followed by a public shortlist reveal on 13th March 2026. Winners will be announced during the live awards ceremony on 5th May 2026 in Nairobi. Nominations are submitted online through the iGaming AFRIKA Summit…
