{"id":6295,"date":"2024-11-13T17:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/?p=6295"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:51:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:51:00","slug":"afro-geek-playroom-at-rage-expo-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/esports\/afro-geek-playroom-at-rage-expo-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring African creativity and technology in the first-ever Afro Geek Playroom at rAge Expo 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

rAge Expo is ready to transport participants into the exciting realm of Afro-futurism and innovative creativity with the launch of the Afro Geek Playroom<\/strong>\u2014 the event’s first dedicated space for Afro Geek culture. Curated by Afro Geek, this Playroom will showcase an energetic array of creators, influencers, and vendors from South Africa and beyond, highlighting the brilliance of African innovation in gaming, art, and digital experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfro Geek\u2019s Playroom will also feature a dedicated lineup of creators and influencers who will engage audiences with our unique brand of entertainment, enhancing the visitor experience and driving engagement through social media,\u201d says Tapelo Zama, Director at Afro Geek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAdding to the thrill, the Afro Geek FanFest will offer an interactive competition inviting artists to create fan art inspired by their favourite video game characters. Open to online participants, the competition will generate buzz around the rAge Expo, with followers voting on their favourite artworks. Winning pieces will be displayed at the Afro Geek Playroom and available for purchase, creating a platform for our artists to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur theme of Afro-futurism is a driving force, shaping every corner of the Afro Geek Playroom. We are thrilled to bring these uniquely African experiences to rAge Expo attendees, providing a showcase of talent, storytelling, and innovation,\u201d concludes Zama.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“The collaboration with Afro Geek brings a fresh, futuristic energy to rAge Expo 2024, creating a unique space where African creativity, culture, and technology meet,\u201d says Michael James, Senior Project Manager at rAge<\/strong>. \u201cFrom the immersive experiences in the Afro Geek Playroom to the artist-driven Afro Geek FanFest, we\u2019re excited to showcase authentic innovation that will resonate with our audience and bring a new dimension to the expo.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Afro Geek Playroom will be a vibrant hub of Afro-futuristic storytelling and tech, featuring a mix of vendors who capture the spirit of the continent’s digital creativity, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n