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June 5, 2026
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Carry1st Africa Cup Signals Rapid Rise of Africa’s Esports Industry

Carry1st Africa Cup Signals Rapid Rise of Africa’s Esports Industry

The Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 has reached 57 million viewers as it returns as Africa’s largest Call of Duty: Mobile tournament, with Nairobi set to host East Africa finals...

✨ Key Highlights

Africa's esports industry is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by the upcoming Carry1st Africa Cup 2026, the continent's largest Call of Duty: Mobile tournament and a qualifier for the global championship.

  • The tournament featured a $30,000 prize pool, the largest for a mobile esports competition in Africa.
  • Key organizers include Carry1st, with Dom Eromosele, Lead Growth Manager at Carry1st, emphasizing the tournament's foundation.
  • The 2026 edition will include regional qualifiers across Nigeria, West Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, and East Africa, culminating in a Grand Finals in Lagos on September 5–6, 2026.

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