Daniel Owhor is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher specialised in immersive technologies, game development, digital heritage and cultural preservation. He holds a Master's degree in Game Design and Technologies from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Türkiye, where his research explored the use of virtual reality to enhance cultural heritage education through a user-centered design. As the Technical Co-Founder of Afro Arts Studio, he has led projects involving the digitization of African cultural artifacts using photogrammetry and 3D technologies, thereby, contributing to the accessibility and preservation of tangible heritage. Daniel's research interests lies in human-computer interactions and extended reality(XR), while his professional experiences span digital heritage, traditional sculpture, 3D environment design, and interactive media. His work is a combination of artistic practice with emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions for education, interactive storytelling and heritage preservation.

Ispahani Mukah is a Cameroonian-born interdisciplinary artist based in the UK. He is a recipient of the UK Global Talent Visa and a scholar at the Royal Drawing School, London. An award-winning artist, he was the global winner of the 2020 UNHCR Youth with Refugees Art Contest and a winner of the Birmingham Open 2025. His practice spans drawing, design, painting, and community-based work. Alongside his studio practice, he leads art workshops in both the UK and Cameroon, supporting emerging talent and creative development. He holds degrees in Art History and Computer Science.

Othniel Adon alia’s Kekeliart’s is a 3D Artist, Unity Developer, and XR enthusiast from Togo. Specializing in 3D visualization, product design, virtual and augmented reality, and interactive applications, he has been working as a freelance developer since 2021.Driven by a passion for innovation and continuous learning, he also shares his expertise through 3D training and educational initiatives. His long-term goal is to contribute to world-class game development and immersive technology projects while helping advance Africa's digital and creative industries.

<ul><li value="1">Full 3D certification course</li><li value="2">Showcase on Pixel Realm Store</li><li value="3">Retain 50 full costs on 100 purchase at the store</li><li value="4">Honorary Mentions</li></ul>

1st Prize

<ul><li value="1">Showcase on Pixel Realm Assets store</li><li value="2">Retain 50 full costs on 100 purchase at the store &nbsp;</li><li value="3">3D assets creation course fully paid for 3 months</li><li value="4">Honorary Mention</li></ul>

2nd Prize

<ul><li value="1">Showcase on Pixel Realm Assets store</li><li value="2">Retain 50 full costs on 100 purchase at the store</li><li value="3">3D assets creation course fully paid for 2 months</li><li value="4">Honorary Mention</li></ul>

3rd Prize

<ul><li value="1">honorary mentions</li><li value="2">3D assets creation course fully paid for 1 month</li></ul>

Top 10 Women Submissions (Women artists)

<ul><li value="1">🛡️ Warrior / Royal Regalia </li><li value="2">👑 Ceremonial / Royal Attire </li><li value="3">🕊️ Spiritual / Ritual Wear </li><li value="4">🌍 Regional Focus (East, West, Central, Southern, North Africa)&nbsp;</li></ul>

Sub-Categories (optional)

<ul><li value="1">Open worldwide </li><li value="2">Individual artists only (no teams) </li><li value="3">All experience levels are welcome (no limitation) </li><li value="4">Only one (1)&nbsp;submission&nbsp;per person. </li><li value="5">Must be above 18 yrs old</li></ul>

Eligibility

Cultural authenticity &amp; research&nbsp;- 30%&nbsp;Technical quality (game-ready)&nbsp;- 25%&nbsp;Visual design &amp; craftsmanship&nbsp;- 20%&nbsp;Optimization &amp; performance&nbsp;- 15%&nbsp;Presentation &amp; documentation&nbsp;- 10%&nbsp;

Judging Criteria

<ul><li value="1">Submission must be 100%&nbsp;original. </li><li value="2">No AI-generated&nbsp;meshes or textures allowed </li><li value="3">No copyright or&nbsp;licensed&nbsp;&nbsp;materials&nbsp;</li></ul>

Original Work

Each submission must include:&nbsp;<ul><li value="1">Game-Ready 3D Regalia Outfit </li><li value="2">Designed&nbsp;for a humanoid character </li><li value="3">Optimized topology </li><li value="4">Clean UVs and PBR workflow&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;GLB File&nbsp;<ul><li value="1">Includes mesh, materials, textures </li><li value="2">PBR textures (BaseColor, Normal, Roughness, Metallic) </li><li value="3">Reasonable polycount (define limits) </li><li value="4">Rigged to a&nbsp;standard&nbsp;humanoid skeleton (Maximo or equivalent)&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Preview Images (3-5)&nbsp;<ul><li value="1">Front/back views </li><li value="2">Wireframe </li><li value="3">Texture&nbsp;maps&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Documentation&nbsp;<ul><li value="1">Regalia&nbsp;name </li><li value="2">Cultural/ethnic&nbsp;inspiration </li><li value="3">Region of Origin </li><li value="4">150 – 300 words explaining&nbsp;meaning&nbsp;and symbolism </li><li value="5">Reference&nbsp;sources&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Optional (Animation)&nbsp;<ul><li value="1">Short Animation / cinematic (3 – 5 seconds) embedded in GLB or video preview (MP4) or&nbsp;Youtube&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>

Required Deliverables

<ul><li value="1">Visit <a href="https://www.cgafrica.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="">www.cgafrica.com</a> </li><li value="2">Create an account if you don’t have one </li><li value="3">Complete your User Profile </li><li value="4">Visit the competition page and click on Enter to Upload and submit your entry</li><li value="5">Visit<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/s8gTPL437q?origin=lprLink" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title=""> https://forms.office.com/r/s8gTPL437q?origin=lprLink</a> to upload Regalia.glb, Documentation, preview Image etc...</li></ul>Note: See below the zip file structureArtistName_RegaliaName.zip&nbsp;&nbsp;├─&nbsp;Regalia.glb&nbsp;&nbsp;├─&nbsp;Preview_Images/&nbsp;&nbsp;├─ Preview_Video.mp4 (optional)&nbsp;&nbsp;├─ Cultural_Documentation.pdf&nbsp;&nbsp;├─ Technical_Info.txt&nbsp;

Submission process

We are incredibly hyped to announce Digital Realm Entertainment (DRE) as an official sponsor of the African Regalia 3D Competition! Born in Rwanda and scaling globally, Digital Realm Entertainment is Africa’s premier full-stack gaming and interactive software studio. They are actively leading the continent's creative tech revolution by merging cutting-edge software with rich, culturally rooted storytelling. From high-tier game design at their studios to their ambitious Game Hub Africa (GHA) initiative, DRE builds ecosystems where African creators don't just participate—they lead and own the narrative. A recognized pioneer named a Hanga Pitch Fest Top 45 Finalist, Digital Realm Entertainment is dedicated to empowering digital artists and bringing immersive African experiences to the global stage. Having them support the African Regalia 3D competition means our community has true industry trailblazers backing our vision!

Terms and Conditions

The&nbsp;African&nbsp;Traditional&nbsp;Regalia – 3D Game-Ready Asset Challenge&nbsp;is a global&nbsp;digital art competition&nbsp;inviting 3D artisans to create&nbsp;authentic African traditional regalia outfits on a&nbsp;character,&nbsp;as&nbsp;game-ready, production-quality assets.&nbsp;Participants&nbsp;are&nbsp;challenged to translate cultural heritage into optimized, real-time 3D assets suitable for games,&nbsp;XR,&nbsp;and&nbsp;immersive&nbsp;experiences.&nbsp;Selected&nbsp;winning entries will be&nbsp;showcased&nbsp;and distributed through the&nbsp;Pixel Realm Assets Store, giving global exposure and commercial&nbsp;opportunities.&nbsp;The&nbsp;competition&nbsp;values&nbsp;the preservation&nbsp;and celebration of&nbsp;African traditional attire&nbsp;in digital form,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;authenticity through research and storytelling,&nbsp;game-ready optimization,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Respectful&nbsp;documentation of heritage.&nbsp; <h3 dir="ltr">Presented by</h3><h3 dir="ltr">DIGITAL REALM ENTERTAINMENT</h3>

AFRICA TRADITIONAL REGALIA - 3D Game-Ready Asset Development Challenge

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The&nbsp;African&nbsp;Traditional&nbsp;Regalia – 3D Game-Ready Asset Challenge&nbsp;is a global&nbsp;digital art competition&nbsp;inviting 3D artisans to create

Competition Judges

Daniel Owhor

Ispahani Mukah

Othniel Adon

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