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News, stories and insights from Maliyo Games: our games, our people and Africa’s growing games industry.
Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy 2024
What happens when creativity meets purpose? The result is innovation that can transform societies. The GameUp Africa Jam for Democracy 2024 proves this, showcasing how games can address pressing social issues.
Hugo Obi Keynotes the 2025 Global Game Jam
The 2025 Global Game Jam (#GGJ2025) brought together tens of thousands of game developers worldwide to create, innovate, and collaborate. At the heart of this event was a moment of pride for Maliyo Games.
Maliyo Games Launches the 2025 Africa Games Industry Report
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Africa Games Industry Report, a groundbreaking resource that delves into the transformative growth and potential of Africa’s gaming sector.
Maliyo Games Wins Big at the FNB App of the Year Awards 2024!
We’re excited to share that Maliyo Games made waves at the 2024 FNB App of the Year Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa! This prestigious event recognizes the most innovative, impactful, and user-friendly mobile apps,…
Game Up Africa Jam for Democracy 2024: The Power of Games Against Disinformation
In today’s digital age, disinformation poses a serious threat to communities and democratic values, with the intentional spread of false information eroding trust and disrupting society.
Maliyo Games at GamesFirst Helsinki 2024: An insight into Supercell
Earlier this year, in August, Supercell extended an invitation to studios from emerging markets in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania to attend Games First 2024.
Inside Maliyo Games’ Marketing Internship: A Journey of Growth, Games, and Grit
What does it take to make a meaningful impact in the fast-evolving world of African mobile games?
Maliyo Games Brings the Challenge to the Mobidictum Conference 2024
Maliyo Games was well-represented at the Mobidictum Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, which took place on October 15-16, 2024.
Maliyo Games Brings Word Game Fun to the Joburg Games Fest
The first-ever Joburg Games Fest is just around the corner, and Maliyo Games is bringing something special to the party. Picture this: a full day of games, creativity, and community right in the heart of Johannesburg.
Maliyo Games CEO Selected to Join Endeavor’s Scale Up 2024 !
Maliyo Games is about to level up in a major way! We’re thrilled to announce that our founder and CEO, Hugo Obi, has been selected to join the 2024 Scale Up by Endeavor cohort .
Maliyo Games Teams Up with Endless
Here at Maliyo Games, we thrive on partnerships. This is why we are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Endless, a global network of companies, foundations, non-profits, technologists, and advocates…
Join the Fun! We’re Launching a Limited-Edition version of Secret Letter at Moonshot by TechCabal
Ready to put your word skills to the ultimate test? Maliyo Games is taking center stage at Moonshot by Tech Cabal 2024, and we’re bringing with us something new, exciting, and seriously addictive — a limited-edition…