Exploring African creativity and technology in the first-ever Afro Geek Playroom at rAge Expo 2024

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— 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.

“Afro Geek’s 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,” says Tapelo Zama, Director at Afro Geek.

“Adding 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.

“Our 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,” concludes Zama.

“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,” says Michael James, Senior Project Manager at rAge. “From the immersive experiences in the Afro Geek Playroom to the artist-driven Afro Geek FanFest, we’re excited to showcase authentic innovation that will resonate with our audience and bring a new dimension to the expo.”

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:

• Card game tournament with sponsored prizes: Designed by award-winning Zimbabwean comic artist Bill Masuku, Mzansi Mayhem is a unique and exciting trading card game featuring entirely original African superheroes. Its first-ever live tournament promises excitement and prizes for top players.
• Virtual reality and indie games: Experience unique, immersive worlds created by independent African studios.
• Laser-cut chess and storytelling: Neosentle, an artist renowned for her intricate laser-cut chess pieces will bring her one-of-a-kind chessboard, blending African-inspired designs and rich history with an interactive 3D gaming experience.

Visit the Afro Geek Playroom at rAge Expo 2024 for a journey into the heart of Afro-futurism, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology.

Date: 29 November – 1 December 2024

Times: 09h00 to 18h00 on Friday & Saturday
09h00 to 16h00 on Sunday

Venue: Johannesburg Expo Centre (NASREC)

All ages are welcome. Children under 7 are free.

TICKET PRICES:

Day Pass Ticket @ R200 per person
Weekend Pass Ticket @ R420 per person

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