Edwin Kapesa is the Founder and CEO of Chroma Pixel Games, one of Africa’s emerging game development and interactive entertainment studios focused on building globally competitive African IPs. With over 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, Edwin has become one of the leading voices driving the growth of gaming, esports, creative technology, and digital innovation ecosystems across Africa.
Through Chroma Pixel Games, Edwin has worked with global platforms and organizations including Xbox, PlayStation, Xsolla, AWS Game Tech, Snap AR, and Coinbase. His work spans game development, publishing, blockchain innovation, AR/VR, esports, digital communities, and emerging technologies.
Edwin is recognized for bridging gaming, fintech, blockchain, and innovation ecosystems in Africa. He was among the first developers in the region to create a mobile money payment solution dedicated to video games, helping explore localized payment infrastructure for African gamers and developers.
Beyond gaming, Edwin actively engages with innovation and policy ecosystems, including working with Zambia’s Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), a strategic institution supporting innovation and national development priorities closely aligned with the Office of the President. Through these experiences, he advocates for gaming and creative technology as drivers of youth empowerment, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across emerging markets.
He has spoken at international and regional events including Europe Creative Week in Russia, PlayPort Kazan, MozFest, Africa Fintech Summit, Government Tech Summit, and Entrepreneurs Connect, where he shares insights on African game development, digital ecosystems, innovation, global partnerships, and the future of gaming in Africa.
Edwin’s mission is to help build a globally recognized African gaming industry while creating opportunities for the next generation of creators, developers, and digital innovators across the continent.
