Eyram Tawia has more than 20 years’ experience in the game development industry. Currently, Eyram is chief executive officer and cofounder of Leti Arts, a pioneer game development company that builds interactive games and digital comics based on African culture, folklore, and heritage to encourage younger generations to learn about African history. LetiArts also builds practical games for advocacy purposes for non-governmental organizations. Previously, Eyram initiated an internship program that has trained more than 150 students in game development. He is also author of Uncompromising Passion: The Humble Beginnings of an African Video Games Industry, which documents his journey building a new industry in Africa. Eyram holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He has received an African Entrepreneurship Award and a World Summit Award for his work. A 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow, Eyram believes in servant leadership. He is convinced that Africa has a salient contribution to make to the world of game development and that the ensuing job opportunities will boost Africa economically. He credits the Fellowship with teaching him how to run Leti Arts in a more structured manner and with transforming his leadership skills.
