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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.

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.

2022 GameUp Africa Jam: Celebrating African Sounds and Creativity
Creating a mobile game from scratch within just seven days may seem like an impossible feat, but that’s exactly what a group of talented individuals did during the 2022 GameUp Africa Jam.

A Cosmic Celebration of Africa’s Gaming Brilliance
The Nairobi Game Development Center recently hosted an event that transcended the boundaries of innovation and creativity. This cosmic celebration left an indelible mark on us as a games studio and one that we hope…

A Deep Dive into the Global South’s Gaming Explosion
The Global South has seen tremendous growth in the gaming industry in recent years.

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Pioneers
In the heartlands of creativity, where imagination runs wild and dreams take flight, there lies an ever-growing oasis of gaming marvels.

A Recap: GameUp Africa Developer Meetup 2024
The GameUp Africa Developer Meetup 2024 was an exhilarating event that brought together gaming enthusiasts, developers, and industry professionals to ignite collaboration and innovation within the African gaming…

Africa Shines in the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry is constantly stretching the limits of storytelling and immersive experiences, and African culture offers a rich and varied setting for these stories.

Announcement: Maliyo Games to Pitch at Games Capital Summit in Sweden
As the global gaming industry continues to expand, an exciting development is the rise of new voices shaping this emerging landscape. One such influential voice is Hugo Obi, the Founder and CEO of Maliyo Games.

Announcement: Maliyo Games to Speak at Brazil Indie Games Festival 2023!
Join Hugo Obi, Founder and CEO of Maliyo Games on his seminar talk about the emerging trends in the African games industry!

Announcement: Maliyo Games to Speak at Nordic Game Conference 2023!
As the global gaming industry continues to expand, an exciting development is the rise of Africa’s gaming scenes.

Become a Game Artist! Join Maliyo Games’ Art Training Programme
Are you a visual artist who dreams of bringing your creative ideas to life? Have you ever wondered about the creative process behind mobile games?
