Africa’s esports and gaming ecosystem continues to evolve, and one of the most impactful recent initiatives is the Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) Creators College.
Designed to bridge the gap between gaming passion and professional content creation, the Creators College represents a bold step toward empowering African creators with the skills, exposure, and network needed to thrive in the global gaming industry.
WHAT IS THE CODM CREATORS COLLEGE?
The CODM Creators College is an in-person training and development program aimed at nurturing emerging gaming content creators across Africa.
According to Carry1st, the initiative is built as a learning experience where African creators connect with world-class talent, gain hands-on training, and refine their craft in content creation.
It goes beyond just gaming, focusing on:
- Content storytelling and personal branding
- Video production and editing
- Streaming and audience engagement
- Monetization strategies
- Industry networking
The program is essentially an extension of Carry1st’s broader creator ecosystem, which already enables African creators to earn, grow their audience, and collaborate with global gaming brands.
HUB FOR THE CREATORS COLLEGE
The CODM Creators College was held in Lagos as a physical, in-person experience, bringing together selected creators from across the continent.
While Carry1st operates across major African hubs including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt, the Creators College was positioned as a centralized gathering point for top CODM creators in Africa, aligning with the publisher’s strategy of hosting major gaming initiatives within key esports markets like Lagos.
WHAT HAPPENED AT THE CREATORS COLLEGE?
The Creators College wasn’t just a workshop, it was a full immersive experience.
Key Highlights:
- Hands-on content training sessions with industry experts
- Networking opportunities with top African gaming creators
- CODM-focused content development and live practice sessions
- Insights into monetization and growth within the gaming industry
- Cross-country collaboration among African creators
Participants described the experience as more than just training, it was a platform to rediscover their creative identity and elevate their content journey.
MEET THE SELECTED CREATORS
At the heart of the CODM Creators College program is a carefully selected group of emerging gaming creators drawn from across the continent. These creators were chosen based on their potential, creativity, and commitment to growing within the gaming and content ecosystem.
The cohort reflects a strong mix of talent from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, highlighting Carry1st’s mission to build a truly pan-African creator network.
Selected Creators
- Vanisi Zephaniah Auroa: MadHatter (Delta, Nigeria)
- Akande David Oluwatomiwa: FBI Dave (Lagos, Nigeria)
- Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq: Diehard (Kano, Nigeria)
- Ozoemelam Kelechi Promise: One Shade (Lagos, Nigeria)
- Oyesanya Oluwatosin Motunrayo: Queen of Venus (Lagos, Nigeria)
- Nathaniel Nwachinemere Eke: Drip Sauce (Lagos, Nigeria)
- Ntina Reiersgord: Tecna (South Africa)
- Jaymerney Wahl: Kira (South Africa)
- Nyamedom Apprey-Mills: Trinity (Ghana)
- Patricia Gathigia Murage: Saphra (Kenya)
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR AFRICAN ESPORTS
The CODM Creators College plays a critical role in shaping the future of esports in Africa by:
1. Building a Creator Economy
Africa’s gaming industry is rapidly growing, but monetization opportunities have historically been limited. Programs like this provide creators with real pathways to income and sustainability.
2. Amplifying African Voices
By empowering creators, Carry1st is ensuring that African gaming stories are told by Africans, for a global audience.
3. Strengthening the CODM Ecosystem
With Call of Duty: Mobile being one of the most popular esports titles in Africa, investing in creators helps:
- Increase community engagement
- Drive tournament participation
- Boost content visibility across platforms
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Carry1st continues to position itself as a leader in Africa’s gaming revolution, not just through tournaments like the Africa Cup, but through initiatives that support:
- Talent development
- Community building
- Creator monetization
- Industry growth
The Creators College is a clear reflection of this vision, investing in people, not just platforms.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The CODM Creators College is the beginning of a new wave of African gaming creators ready to compete, create, and dominate on a global scale.
For Esports Africa News, this initiative reinforces a powerful narrative:
Africa is not just participating in global gaming culture, it is building its own.
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