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When did you last see an African video game hero? asks Kenya's Usiku Games

What’s wrong with being a plucky hero running from demon monkeys or a glamourous model in dress up games? Players get sucked into worlds full of violence and unhealthy body images, according to Jay Shapiro, co-founder of Kenya-based Usiku Games.

The Canadian entrepreneur hopes to shake up the games market in Kenya - and Africa - by offering not only the “adrenaline rush” of competing to win, but also subtle messaging on relatable themes like conservation, climate change and culture.

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