Eyram Tawia Reimagines African Myths for the Digital Age

By : Melchior Koba

Date : mercredi, 10 septembre 2025 14:40

He designs digital projects that transform African narratives into interactive experiences. His work connects game development, culture, and education, while also building local and international collaborations.

Eyram Tawia is a Ghanaian entrepreneur in the video game and digital technology sectors. He is the co-founder and CEO of Leti Arts, a studio specializing in the development of African video games and digital comics.

Founded in 2009, Leti Arts aims to showcase African narratives by creating immersive experiences that reflect the continent's cultural and historical diversity. "We are reviving Africa’s culture and heritage, delving into ancient tales, and sharing them with a modern, enchanting twist," the company said.

Since its inception, Leti Arts has developed several titles, including "Africa’s Legends," a game that immerses players in stories inspired by African mythologies. The studio collaborates with international partners such as Microsoft, Riot Games, and Gameloft to produce interactive content for both entertainment and education, allowing users to learn about and discover African culture through contemporary digital formats.

Tawia also co-founded the Pan Africa Gaming Group in 2022, a pan-African network dedicated to video game creation. He serves on the board of Games for Change Africa, based in South Africa, and is an adjunct lecturer at Ghana's Ashesi University. He chairs the Gamers Association Ghana and leads the country's activities for Ambitious.Africa, an initiative that connects young African innovators with Western partners.

He graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, with a bachelor's degree in computer science in 2006. His professional career began in 2003 as a lead programmer at Blacksoft Developers Ghana. From 2022 to 2024, he served as a board member of KuchezaGaming, a video game studio based in Nigeria.

Leti Arts was recognized as the most influential African startup by Fast Company in 2015. Tawia won the World Summit Awards in the culture and tourism category in 2018 and was named an icon of the African video game industry in 2021.

Melchior Koba

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