Your Feedback Fuels Our Success: Be a Game-Changer with Maliyo Games’ Playtesting Community!
The games industry is changing, and it’s happening right here in Africa. At the heart of this revolution is Maliyo Games—a powerhouse of creativity and innovation on a mission to create fun, African-inspired gaming experiences. But we’re not doing it alone. We need you—yes, you—to help us shape the future of the games industry on […]
Nurturing Future Game Creators: A Look at Maliyo Games’ Junior Internship Program
At Maliyo Games, the future of African game development is bright, especially when seen through the eyes of young talents like Nima and Femi. These two budding game developers, aged 9 and 13 respectively, recently completed a two-week summer internship that took them on an extraordinary journey into the world of making games. From Sketch […]
Unveiling the New GameUp Africa Website
Unveiling the New GameUp Africa Website We are thrilled to reveal the newly redesigned GameUp Africa website, a vibrant and user-friendly platform that better reflects our commitment to nurturing the next generation of game developers in Africa. This exciting project was driven by our desire to create an engaging online experience that aligns with the […]
Exploring Black Magic at The 3rd Maliyo Summer Jam
Summary of Maliyo Games Summer Game Jam 2024. Ever had an idea to create magic and wonder? At Maliyo games, we make this happen. Our annual summer game jam is a feast for every developer’s delight. Following last year’s success on ‘Afrofuturism’, this year’s edition was no different. Innovation, collaboration, and community thrived. The Maliyo […]
Unleashing African Talent: Maliyo Games’ Remarkable Journey at the Games for Change Festival 2024
Games for Change Festival is poised to be a landmark event, illuminating the transformative power of creative industries in global social impact. We are thrilled to announce that Hugo Obi, the visionary Founder and CEO of Maliyo Games, will be a distinguished speaker at the 2024 Games for Change Festival. This highly anticipated event, taking […]
Calling All Game Enthusiasts, Developers, and Artists: Register Now for the 2024 Maliyo Summer Game Jam!
Greetings, gaming enthusiasts! Maliyo Games is thrilled to announce the 2024 Annual Maliyo Summer Game Jam, a unique opportunity for game developers, artists, and creators to showcase their talents, innovate, and connect with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. This year’s jam will take place from June 21st to June 28th, 2024, and we invite […]
Watch Video: Hugo Obi’s GDC Talk on “Creating African Talent for the Global Gaming Industry” Now Available for Free on GDC Vault
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has long been a cornerstone for innovation and knowledge sharing within the gaming industry. Each year, it brings together some of the brightest minds to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in game development. Among the myriad enlightening sessions from GDC 2024 held in San Francisco, California from March […]
Hugo Obi at Africa CEO Forum 2024: Empowering Africa’s Creative Industries for Economic Growth
Africa’s private sector is poised for a monumental transformation, set to be fueled by innovation, entrepreneurship, and a resolute commitment to unlocking the continent’s vast potential. At the forefront of this movement is Hugo Obi, the visionary Founder and CEO of Maliyo Games, a Nigerian gaming company dedicated to crafting culturally relevant content for mobile […]
Maliyo Games’Marketing Internship: Bridging the Gap in Africa’s Games Industry
With a vision to support and nurture talent within the continent’s gaming sector, Maliyo Games announced a one-of-a-kind Marketing Internship. This transformative programme aims to bridge the gap in Africa’s games industry by equipping aspiring game marketers with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in this burgeoning field. Supporting Africa’s Games Industry Through projects […]
Maliyo Games Launches a New Edition of the Africa Games Developer Survey
LAGOS, Nigeria – April 17, 2024 – Maliyo Games, a leading pan-African game developer, today announced the official commencement of the highly anticipated Africa Game Developer Survey. The second year running, the survey captures key data from game makers across the continent. Scheduled for release on April 17, 2024, the Africa Game Developer sheds light […]