About Us

Females in Gaming Network

Africa's first pan-African initiative dedicated to empowering women and girls through gaming, esports, board games, and creative technology.

Founded in Nigeria and growing across the continent, FIGN exists to challenge exclusion, inspire participation, and unlock career pathways for female talent in the gaming industry — whether as players, creators, developers, producers, streamers, or strategists.

What We Stand For

Representation

We're building a space where girls don't just play — they lead, design, code, and win.

Education

Through workshops, school programs, and community outreach, we introduce digital skills and creative tech early and accessibly.

Community

We connect women across Africa through a vibrant and supportive ecosystem of creators, studios, educators, and gamers.

Innovation

We don't just join trends — we set them. Our programs combine AI, storytelling, and gaming to build smarter futures.

Our Vision

To build an Africa where women and girls lead in gaming, esports, and creative tech — as innovators, storytellers, competitors, and community builders.

We believe play is powerful. At FIGN, we harness it to create new futures.

Our Mission

To empower, educate, and elevate women and girls across Africa through:

●Accessible entry points into gaming and game development
●Inclusive esports experiences in schools, communities, and festivals
●Creative technology exposure — from digital art to AI-powered storytelling
●Mentorship and upskilling that drives representation in the industry
●A pan-African support network where talent thrives and belongs

Our community in action

Our Impact

Founded in 2025, the Females in Gaming Network (FIGN) is Africa's first continent-wide initiative at the intersection of video games, board games, digital safety, and female empowerment.

Highlights

FIGN Launch Event — Over 300 attendees at Renaissance Innovation Labs

Digital Safety Esports Tournament — Hosted with Alliance Française & French Embassy, featuring 120+ youth across schools and universities

Cross-country momentum — Community building in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda

Growing partnerships — with Phygital Nigeria, Daimyo Arena, Garden City Esports, Nexal Gaming, Gameverse, IGDA Foundation, and more

Founder as speaker & judge — Sophia Nei featured at RISE Of Africa BAS25, NGICT Rivers State Demo Day, and Game Over GBV (covered by The Tide newspaper)