The documentary uncovers the high-stakes Carry1st Africa Cup Grand Finals in Nairobi, Kenya, and showcases Africa’s best Call of Duty: Mobile teams go head to head, in dramatic fashion.
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NAIROBI, KENYA – FEBRUARY, 12 2025 – Carry1st, Africa’s leading gaming publisher, has released "Carry1st Africa Cup – Level Up," a documentary that captures the electrifying moments and inspiring stories from Africa’s biggest-ever Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM) tournament.
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The Carry1st Africa Cup 2024 Grand Finals, held in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together the continent’s best esports teams to battle for victory in an event that showcased the rapidly growing competitive mobile gaming scene. With a $15,000 prize pool, participation from five countries, and millions of views, the tournament cemented itself as a landmark moment for African esports.

The documentary takes viewers on a high-impact journey, following the champions, South Africa’s Noxious NxGen (NXG), as they claim victory. The film also showcases the fierce competition from Delta Esports (Kenya), Aura 233 (Ghana), Sierra 7 (Nigeria), Sun Esports (Morocco), and CZY Esports (Kenya) as they fought for supremacy.

With each team bringing their own unique playstyle and strategies to the battlefield, the documentary captures the intensity, passion, and skill that defined the event. The two-day Grand Finals, which featured six teams, followed a seven-month qualifying process, seeing over 100 teams battle it out.

“The Carry1st Africa Cup was more than just a competition—it was a movement that pushed African mobile esports to new heights,” said Guillaume Noé, Vice President of Growth, Platform at Carry1st. “With ‘Level Up,’ we’re excited to share the stories of Africa’s top gaming talent and inspire the next generation of mobile esports champions.”

In a follow-up series that will kick off on 22 February, Carry1st will provide a behind-the-scenes look into what it took to put together this first-of-its-kind tournament from the eyes of the acclaimed company’s staffers. The series will also provide exclusive insights into the future of African gaming, with a real-feel for the continent’s rapidly growing esports scene.

A New Era for African Esports

The documentary underscores Africa’s gaming revolution, fueled by an explosion of mobile gaming and esports participation. According to Carry1st and Newzoo, Africa’s gaming market grew six times faster than the global average in 2024, with over 32 million new gamers joining the ecosystem, and mobile gaming accounting for nearly 90% of the total market.
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Where to Watch
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"Carry1st Africa Cup – Level Up" will be released on Carry1st’s YouTube channel. Fans can relive every clutch play, underdog story, and unforgettable moment by following Carry1st for updates.

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Watch the trailer here.

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About Carry1st
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Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of games and digital content. Its mission is to scale awesome content in frontier markets. Carry1st develops, licences, and publishes games and monetizes them effectively with Pay1st, a proprietary payments solution and the Carry1st Shop, their online marketplace. The company has scaled games such as Call of Duty®: Mobile, VALORANT, Mancala Adventures, and Mergedom. Founded in 2018, the company is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Sony, BITKRAFT, Google, and Riot Games. 

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Contact: Alexandra Lloyd, Nara Communications 

alexandra@naracommunications.com //  +44 7850 265779

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