# African Esports Phone Partnerships Samsung Ghana Unites with PlayProvince’s Call of Duty Team By Kanesa D | Published 2024-11-19 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playprovince References: [esportsinsider](https://esportsinsider.com/2024/11/samsung-ghana-playprovince-cod-mobile) & [samsung](https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/)  [Samsung Ghana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-tap-campaign) is partnering with PlayProvince ahead of the Carry1st tournament, a popular esports event that will spotlight teams from six countries as they compete in Call of Duty [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codm-x-gundam) events. Through this collaboration, Samsung will provide its cutting-edge Galaxy smartphones to PlayProvince’s Call of Duty Mobile team, Aura 233, enhancing the team's competitive edge as they participate. The tournament, widely regarded as the most prominent Call of Duty Mobile competition on the continent, is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 21st-22nd. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Corporate Ghana’s support for our esports space. This initiative not only raises awareness among other corporate entities about the potential of esports for brand visibility among younger generations but also serves as an inspiration and motivation for grassroots esports communities and teams to explore all avenues for partnership,” said Kwesi Hayford, President of the [Esports Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-world-cup-1) Ghana. Image Credit: Samsung Ghana ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Corporate Esports Sponsorships:** The collaboration between Samsung Ghana and PlayProvince underscores a surge in corporate investments in esports, highlighting opportunities for brands to enhance their visibility among younger demographics. - **Competitive Mobile Gaming:** As mobile games like Call of Duty gain traction in competitive esports, there's significant potential for growth in mobile-centric gaming tournaments and leagues across various regions. - **Grassroots Esports Development:** Support for local teams and communities exemplifies a growing trend in nurturing grassroots esports initiatives, encouraging widespread participation and uncovering new talent. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Samsung’s involvement with esports teams points to emerging opportunities for consumer electronics companies to leverage gaming as a platform for promoting their products. - **Mobile Gaming:** The prominence of mobile-based competitions highlights the rapid expansion and lucrative potential of the mobile gaming industry, inviting further investment and innovation. - **Brand Partnerships:** Brand collaborations with esports organizations represent an evolving industry where cross-sector partnerships can drive brand engagement and reach diverse audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Esports Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-tap-campaign.md) - [Mobile Esports Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribe-gaming.md) - [Mobile Esports Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribe-gaming-1.md) - [Inclusive Esports Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xset-and-samsung.md) - [Collegiate Mobile Game Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-moonton.md) - [Nigerian Esports Ecosystem Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonton-games-1.md) - [Android-Compatible Esports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-esports-2.md) - [Saudi Arabian Monitor Sponsorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-esports-federation.md) - [Multi-Year Esports Smartphone Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-legends-bang-bang.md)