We are leti arts.
Mission
To bring an authentic Africa to a worldwide audience, through meaningful games and digital comics. We celebrate our continent’s vast histories, folklores and cultures and pit them against a backdrop of the real-world contemporary Africa – proving that African-created content has an essential place on the global stage.
Heritage
Founded by two pioneers of the African games industry, based on opposite sides of the continent. Wesley’s 2007 indie release, The Adventures of Nyangi, is widely regarded as the first game built in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eyram contests this, believing his was first.
Together, they continue to trailblaze the African games industry.
OUR Values
Meaningful Authenticity
As the pioneers of our continent it is essential for our content to challenge stereotypes, correct misrepresentation, and tell an authentic story of Africa.
Industry Growth
Dedication to the growth of the entertainment ecosystem in Africa.
Local Talent
Creating global-quality games and content, using local talent as much as possible.
The Next Generation
Encouraging and building capacity for the next generation of African talent through our popular internship and training programmes.
IN THE Media
AWARDS
meet the team
Eyram tawia : Co-Founder and CEO
Eyram Tawia, is an innovative game developer, educator, and researcher with 20+ years in the game development industry and is the CEO and Co-founder of Leti Arts, a pioneering Sub-Saharan African game development company. Leti Arts is at the forefront of enriching African storytelling through interactive games and comics, with a mission to rejuvenate Africa’s cultural heritage. Eyram has led gamification projects for USAID, JHPIEGO, UNDP, GIZ, and global NGOs in Africa. His contributions to African video game development have earned him numerous awards, and he’s a frequent speaker at global game conferences. Currently pursuing doctoral research at Loughborough University, exploring the intersection of gaming, gamification, and politics in the Global South. He’s also a Lecturer of Game Design at Ashesi University and an author, sharing his journey in the book “Uncompromising Passion.”
WESLEY KIRINYA : Co-Founder and CTO
Wesley is the CTO and Co-founder of Leti Arts, based in Nairobi, Kenya. A visionary in sub-Saharan game development, he pioneered the industry by creating and releasing the region’s first video game, ‘Nyangi,’ in 2007, inspired by Tomb Raider. This achievement earned him the award for “Africa’s Top ICT Youth” in 2008.
Since co-founding Leti Arts in 2009, Wesley has applied his extensive commercial software development expertise and deep regional ecosystem knowledge to build tech solutions. He is a frequent industry speaker.
An entrepreneur at heart, he has successfully founded three companies over his 15-year career in commercial software.
Robertson nortey : lead game developer
Michelle ferrari : Lead game designer and studio producer
Sebastian Osemu : Marketing Lead
Kwodwo frimpong : Lead Artist
Abigail Selasi : internship manager
Asamoah Yeboah : Lead karmzah game developer
PERBI OBUOBI : UI/UX DEVELOPER
KELVIN OCANSEY : WEB developer & Project manager
KELVIN AWUNYO : GAME DEVELOPER
EMMANUEL ASIEDU : 2D ANIMATOR
KWABENA AGYEMANG : 2D ILLUSTRATOR
GABRIEL MENSAH : 3D GENERALIST
PRINCE JEFFSON : COMMUNITY MANAGER
DANIEL QUARTEY : 2D artist and animator
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