If you’re a Minecraft fan in Africa, listen up—there’s a lot happening in this blocky universe, and we're diving into it with Rikumei. He’s an 18-year-old gamer, part of Game Nation Africa, and has a deep love for survival games like Minecraft and Palworld, and even FPS titles like Apex Legends. His Minecraft journey kicked off back in grade 6 when a buddy introduced him to Minecraft Pocket Edition on mobile. From that moment on, there was no turning back.

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We caught up with Rikumei to chat about everything Minecraft, from his first pixelated steps to the towering builds he dreams of making.

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How Did You First Discover Minecraft? What Hooked You In?

Rikumei shared that it all started when he was just ten. A friend showed him the ropes with Minecraft Pocket Edition on his phone, and he was immediately obsessed. Not only did he fall for the game, but he even got his younger sister hooked. They couldn’t get enough of exploring that pixelated world.

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What Do You Love Most About Minecraft? Survival? Building? Redstone?

It’s a tough choice for Rikumei, who loves both Survival and Creative modes in Minecraft. In Survival mode, there’s something thrilling about the grind of gathering resources, dodging monsters, and just trying to make it through the day.

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While Creative mode let's you create anything you want with no limits. It's like being able to bring your wildest ideas to life.

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Any Funny or Memorable Minecraft Moments?

One of the moments that stand out for Rikumei was when he was playing Creative mode with friends. They decided to prank him by setting his carefully built house up with explosives. He’d spent weeks working on that build, so you can imagine how angry he was at the time! But now, looking back, he admits it was pretty hilarious.

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The African Landscape Is Gorgeous. How Does It Inspire Your Minecraft Gameplay?

For Rikumei, there's nothing like spawning into a lush forest biome in Survival mode. He finds the greenery calming and loves gathering all his basic materials there—wood, cobblestone, you name it. He’s inspired by Africa’s natural landscapes and hopes to bring some of that vibe into his future builds.

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Built Anything Iconic from African Culture Yet?

Not yet, says Rikumei, but it’s definitely on his list. Minecraft is perfect for expressing creativity, and recreating African landmarks or cultural elements is a goal for the future.

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Minecraft Offers a Lot Even with Limited Resources—How Do You See This Working for African Players?

According to Rikumei, Minecraft is amazing because it doesn’t matter where you are. Limited resources? No problem. It’s about creativity, exploring, and building communities. It’s one of those games that levels the playing field and lets people express themselves no matter their circumstances.

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Any African Minecraft Youtubers or Streamers You Follow?

Not yet, but Rikumei is on the hunt for African creators who share his love for Minecraft. If you're one, you’ve got a fan in RIKUMEI waiting to discover you.

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What Excites You Most About Minecraft’s Future Updates?

Camels, sniffers, archaeology, cherry groves, and all that good stuff! Rikumei’s especially excited about the graphics improvements—think Ray tracing. Minecraft has always looked good. What about these updates? They are going to make it look amazing. He also loves the ongoing additions of new animals. It takes the whole game feel more alive.

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Any Tips for New Minecraft Players, Especially in Africa?

Rikumei's advice is to go for it. Dive right in when playing Minecraft. Don’t be afraid to experiment, and explore. That’s how you’ll get the best experience out of Minecraft. The more you try, the more you’ll discover what makes the game so much fun.

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Playing Alone or with Friends—What’s More Fun?

For Rikumei, it’s definitely better with friends. The game becomes so much richer when you’re collaborating on builds, exploring unknown biomes together, or even pulling pranks. It’s all about the fun, and friends make it better.

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Whether he’s surviving hostile mobs or building epic structures, Rikumei's passion for Minecraft is clear. Here’s to many more adventures and creative builds in the endless world of Minecraft! Level up your experience with a top up of Minecoin. Buy Minecraft gift cards today.

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