AfroGames opens favela esports center, hires pros and draws big sponsors
By training favela youth with gear and placing them on pro teams, AfroGames built a profitable esports pipeline backed by brands like TikTok and Casas Bahia.
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By training favela youth with gear and placing them on pro teams, AfroGames built a profitable esports pipeline backed by brands like TikTok and Casas Bahia.
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