Jiwe and Blackhards Partner to Empower African Indie Game Development

Max Musau -

On 1st October 2025, Jiwe IO and Blackhards signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build stronger pathways for African indie games. This partnership brings together Jiwe IO’s community-driven platform and Blackhards’ creative studio expertise to amplify the reach of innovative African game projects.

What this partnership means

  • For Blackhards: Their games will be hosted on Jiwe IO, with access to crowdfunding tools, playtesting communities, and promotional features like page highlights and newsletters!
  • For Jiwe IO: This collaboration strengthens our ecosystem by connecting with Blackhards’ developer and player communities, creating new opportunities for cross-promotion, knowledge-sharing, and joint events!

Highlights of the MoU:

  • Joint promotion and publishing support on Jiwe IO
  • Structured playtesting with community feedback loops
  • Crowdfunding tools to support project sustainability
  • Blackhards featured in Jiwe IO events, talks, and creator spotlights

Together, we are advancing our shared mission: to create spaces where African stories, creativity, and innovation in gaming can thrive.

Stay tuned for upcoming playtest sessions, crowdfunding campaigns, and community events powered by this collaboration.