David Kimekwu

Professional Background David Kimekwu is a game AND Fullstack Web/app developer and programmer based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the lead or a key developer at Vector Studios, a game development company that frequently collaborates with other studios in the Nigerian ecosystem, such as Deluxe Creation Studios. Notable Projects Urban Fury: Kimekwu is a primary collaborator on Urban Fury, a Lagos-based fighting game developed in partnership with Deluxe Creation Studios (led by Edu Shola). The game is designed to feature characters from across Africa, incorporating local fashion, language, and music. Its goal is to provide a homegrown title for Africa's growing esports space. Rōnin Shōgun: He is credited with providing the initial backend setup for this project. He also partnered with the development team to implement features like story mode and specialized movesets. African Gaming Ecosystem: His work has been demoed at major regional events, including: Africacomicade’s Gamathon GamrX Lagos Comic Con Industry Contribution Kimekwu’s work often focuses on bridging the "talent gap" in African game development by building technical infrastructures and developing titles that offer cultural representation. Through Vector Studios, he has been instrumental in creating games that allow local players to compete in titles that reflect their own environment and culture rather than relying solely on foreign-developed software.