–Official Media Resources
Maliyo Games creates and distributes high-quality mobile games inspired by African stories, cultures and shared experiences for audiences in Africa and around the world.
–Founder & CEO
Hugo Obi is a visionary leader and entrepreneur driving innovation in the African gaming industry. As founder and CEO of Maliyo Games, he has spearheaded the development of culturally rich mobile games, including the collaboration with Disney on Iwájú: Rising Chef.
He spearheaded the Africa Games Industry Report and partnered with KPMG on a joint industry report. Through GameUp Africa, established with Google, he has also helped empower aspiring game developers across the continent.
Featured by CNN, Le Monde and Forbes, Hugo has spoken at Nordic Game, devcom and GDC. His experience building African game-development talent has made him a sought-after speaker and industry thought leader.
Programme · 2026
A two-week work-experience programme introducing children aged 10–14 in Lagos to game development, creativity and collaboration.
Partnership · 2026
The collaboration expands AI and game-development training, practical learning and Arizona State University micro-credentials across Africa.
Conference · 2025
A developer-led mobile games conference bringing together African developers, studios, publishers, investors and industry partners in Lagos.
Industry Report · 2025
Research and insights into the development, opportunities and future of Africa’s gaming ecosystem.