THE FORGOTTEN FIGHTER
Many of us know the heroes of our nation — those who stood out during the strikes and struggles for our homeland. Among them are Clemance, Lilie Rafaralahy, BABA Gangsta — the pioneers of the movement; the leaders of *GEN Z Madagascar*; Mikolo, who could be called the representative of the youth and the Malagasy people; the doctor who became famous overnight; the athlete whose face went viral on social media; Ry Koto, Luc Herver, Vanessa Manonga, Ry Mickael Fitiavana, and the members of CAPSAT. But during those difficult times, there was also a strange, unknown fighter — one who could also be called a forgotten hero. A fighter who stood up against the injustices of the regime, yet whom Madagascar never truly knew. I believe, however, that this fighter also found pride in his actions.
*Do you know who he is? Do you know what he has accomplished?*
His name is **Albert Rafalimanana**, but that is not his real name. He uses a pseudonym to protect his life. He is also known as **R3d BL4Z3 (Red Blaze)**. Albert Rafalimanana, a.k.a. Red Blaze, is a **programmer/developer**. He is the creator of the game **MADA ESCAPE** (also known as *Andry Rajoelina Game* or *Miala Rajoelina Game*). Released on **January 23, 2025**, the game spread widely across Facebook — notably through the pages of Dr. Rasoatakalosoandro, journalist Fernand Celo, and several APK, hacker, and tricking communities. It sparked many debates in Facedev groups and developer forums.
The game is a **reflex-based arcade game**: Andry Rajoelina falls, and Madagascar must escape to avoid being hit.
By **February 2025**, Red Blaze released an update that allowed players to “launch attacks” on Andry Rajoelina using emoji projectiles (💩 or *TAY*). Many were skeptical, thinking the game was spyware or malware, but **MADA ESCAPE is open source**, and its code is publicly available on GitHub and SourceForge.
Red Blaze chose to remain silent for several months, sent a farewell message, and deleted his Facebook pages, temporarily ending the project.
But when the movement reignited, **RED BLAZE returned** with an improved version of the game — this time alongside his collaborators **Babakoto Mahagaga, Marco PIX, and Melanie Ravakiniaina**. The modernized version included a satirical song (*“Miala P*ry Rajoelina”*) and new famous characters from politics and the arts. In total, **30 characters** were featured, including General Bombe and Minister Lalatiana.
Despite some imperfections, the new version continued to spread across Madagascar.
Today, **MADA ESCAPE** is not as popular as *Free Fire*, *PUBG*, *Subway Surfer*, *Tekken*, or *Minecraft*, but it is spreading quietly. It’s not just a game — it’s a **tool of resistance**. It teaches courage in the face of injustice and prepares the mind to recognize the abuse of power.
**Albert Rafalimanana and his friends** are forgotten heroes — deserving recognition for choosing anonymity.
I salute them, for they achieved what I could not. Even though I have programming skills myself, I did not dare to use them to defend Madagascar — out of fear or hesitation.
The struggle is not over. Madagascar is not yet free. But in the future, I will strive to use my computing skills and experience **in the service of my homeland and my people.**
Many of us know the heroes of our nation — those who stood out during the strikes and struggles for our homeland. Among them are Clemance, Lilie Rafaralahy, BABA Gangsta — the pioneers of the movement; the leaders of *GEN Z Madagascar*; Mikolo, who could be called the representative of the youth and the Malagasy people; the doctor who became famous overnight; the athlete whose face went viral on social media; Ry Koto, Luc Herver, Vanessa Manonga, Ry Mickael Fitiavana, and the members of CAPSAT. But during those difficult times, there was also a strange, unknown fighter — one who could also be called a forgotten hero. A fighter who stood up against the injustices of the regime, yet whom Madagascar never truly knew. I believe, however, that this fighter also found pride in his actions.
*Do you know who he is? Do you know what he has accomplished?*
His name is **Albert Rafalimanana**, but that is not his real name. He uses a pseudonym to protect his life. He is also known as **R3d BL4Z3 (Red Blaze)**. Albert Rafalimanana, a.k.a. Red Blaze, is a **programmer/developer**. He is the creator of the game **MADA ESCAPE** (also known as *Andry Rajoelina Game* or *Miala Rajoelina Game*). Released on **January 23, 2025**, the game spread widely across Facebook — notably through the pages of Dr. Rasoatakalosoandro, journalist Fernand Celo, and several APK, hacker, and tricking communities. It sparked many debates in Facedev groups and developer forums.
The game is a **reflex-based arcade game**: Andry Rajoelina falls, and Madagascar must escape to avoid being hit.
By **February 2025**, Red Blaze released an update that allowed players to “launch attacks” on Andry Rajoelina using emoji projectiles (💩 or *TAY*). Many were skeptical, thinking the game was spyware or malware, but **MADA ESCAPE is open source**, and its code is publicly available on GitHub and SourceForge.
Red Blaze chose to remain silent for several months, sent a farewell message, and deleted his Facebook pages, temporarily ending the project.
But when the movement reignited, **RED BLAZE returned** with an improved version of the game — this time alongside his collaborators **Babakoto Mahagaga, Marco PIX, and Melanie Ravakiniaina**. The modernized version included a satirical song (*“Miala P*ry Rajoelina”*) and new famous characters from politics and the arts. In total, **30 characters** were featured, including General Bombe and Minister Lalatiana.
Despite some imperfections, the new version continued to spread across Madagascar.
Today, **MADA ESCAPE** is not as popular as *Free Fire*, *PUBG*, *Subway Surfer*, *Tekken*, or *Minecraft*, but it is spreading quietly. It’s not just a game — it’s a **tool of resistance**. It teaches courage in the face of injustice and prepares the mind to recognize the abuse of power.
**Albert Rafalimanana and his friends** are forgotten heroes — deserving recognition for choosing anonymity.
I salute them, for they achieved what I could not. Even though I have programming skills myself, I did not dare to use them to defend Madagascar — out of fear or hesitation.
The struggle is not over. Madagascar is not yet free. But in the future, I will strive to use my computing skills and experience **in the service of my homeland and my people.**
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