Team Gematrix

12/02/2025

31/01/2025

Full Name: Justin “Mr 5000” Banda
Competitive Games: Mortal Kombat, Tekken & Street Fighter
Team/Clan: Team Gematrix
Active: 2015 - Present

Justin MR. 5000 Banda is one of Africa’s top 3 Mortal Kombat players and a dominant force in the competitive fighting game scene. His journey began in Zambia’s grassroots gaming community, where he earned his moniker competing in intense beatdown tournaments at game centers in Kabwata, Mutendere, and Matero.

With championship titles across Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr 5000 has battled at the highest level in tournaments across South Africa, Kenya, Ireland, and North America. Beyond competing, he has helped shape Zambia’s esports scene, managing local Mortal Kombat and FIFA tournaments through Team Gematrix in partnership with major brands like SteelSeries, Infinix Mobile and Betway Zambia. His legacy is a testament to the rising talent within Zambia and Africa’s growing presence on the global esports stage.

Mr 5000’s Quote:
"Every champion starts as a local gamer with a dream. Stay dedicated, trust in your skills, and seize every opportunity—because the world stage is won by those who never back down." 🎮🔥

Believe in your gaming potential and let your passion take you to new heights—even if it starts with just button mashing! Stay determined, keep grinding, and be like Mr 5000—unstoppable and fearless! 🚀🎮

29/01/2025

The Mzansi Esports Championship 2024, organized by SAGES Africa, is shaping an inclusive and innovative African esports scene. 🇿🇲🇿🇦🎮

🎬 Watch the full documentary on SAGES Africa’s YouTube channel 👉 https://youtu.be/xC4d7C3R6BM

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, including:
🇫🇷 The French Embassy in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi
🇫🇷 The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS)
🇫🇷 The INSTITUT FRANÇAIS and
🎮 rAge Expo & UGCZA

Subscribe to SAGES Africa on YouTube for more inspiring stories! 💪✨

27/01/2025

🎮 Esports Champions 2024: Celebrating Female Talent Across Africa 🎮

We’re proud to have been part of this 100% female competition, organized by SAGES Africa in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and supported by the program under the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

🏆 Held during the rAge Expo in (Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2024), the event showcased incredible talent from across the continent, including proud Zambian representation! 🇿🇲

🎥 Catch the highlights and replays on the SAGES Africa YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ Official documentary launches today!

We can’t wait for more opportunities to showcase Zambian talent on the global stage! 💪✨

01/01/2025

🎮✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Gematrix!

2025 is here, and we’re ready to level up! This year, let’s celebrate gaming, community, and the amazing opportunities that bring us together. Whether you’re competing, creating, or just enjoying the game, this is your year to shine 🥳

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25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Gematrix! 🌟

This holiday season, let’s celebrate joy, togetherness, and the spirit of gaming. Thank you for being part of our journey in empowering talent in esports and content creation. 💜🎮

01/12/2024

🏆 Day 2 of the Mzansi Esports Championship is a wrap! 🎮

Our Queen Bwalia Nkumbula has made history, finishing 7th in her debut tournament run! 🌟 This is just the beginning, and we’re beyond proud of her determination and incredible milestones. 💪👏

The journey continues—see you at our next Queen of the Iron Fist tournament!

A heartfelt thank you to SAGES Africa and Institute Francais South Africa for making this dream a reality. ❤️

Big shoutout to UGCZA for being awesome and Esports Federation of Zambia for your unwavering support in making this an unforgettable experience!

Let’s keep leveling up together! 🚀

01/12/2024

The wait is over! Day 2 of the Mzansi Esports Champions is here, bringing South Africa's top female Tekken 8 players to the spotlight to battle for the ultimate throne.

Participants 👥
Queen Arrow: Kenya
Iron-Fist: Afrique du Sud
Sugar: Eswatini
Sentaku: Madagascar
LiaRose: Zambia
ATMBYTES: Namibia
Gyn Stacy: Malawi
EL: Lesotho

Join the action live
🗓30th Nov - 1st Dec
📍 rAge Expo, Johannesburg

01/12/2024

01/12/2024

30/11/2024

Day 1 in Pictures!


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30/11/2024

🔹️️Go behind the scenes with the contenders as they make their grand entrance into the Mzansi Esports Championship, paired with an electrifying music video featuring the players! 🎮✨

Day 1 of the tournament went great with initial matches to create seeding for tomorrows Finale -- stay tuned for more action-packed updates

➡️Follow - SAGES Africa and UGCZA



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30/11/2024

LIVE NOW!!

Don't miss all the action on these listed platforms 🇿🇲

✅️Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sagesesports
✅️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/AJOQ-huptR4?si=XDiGkTh9ZxhV-NCr
✅️Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ugcza
✅️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1798753460877999

SAGES Africa

30/11/2024

Day 1 of the Mzansi Esports Champions is here.

Africa's top female Tekken 8 players battle for the ultimate throne🌟

Live Link Below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15fCXcUcim/

30/11/2024

28/11/2024

Meet the Speaker: Choolwe Shabukali 🎮✨

Founder of Team Gematrix, Zambia's 1st pro esports team, with 6+ regional wins. Choolwe empowers women via Gematrix Msimbi & shapes Zambian esports as Esports Federation General Secretary.

🗓️ 29 Nov 📍 Rage Expo Johannesburg

28/11/2024

Big Flexa 🔥🇿🇲

Our Tekken Queen, Lia Rose, joined forces with other Southern African Queens at the Mzansi Esports Championship, conquering media day and an exclusive MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT with a surprise South African artist! 🎶✨

Catch the launch of this epic music video this Saturday! 🥳

Shoutout to for powering this journey! 🎮

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