Maliyo Games at Lagos Comic Con 2025: Celebrating African Stories Through Play
On Saturday, September 13th, 2025, the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos came alive as thousands of fans gathered for Lagos Comic Con — Africa’s biggest pop culture and gaming convention. Now in its 13th year, the event brought together gamers, comic lovers, cosplayers, creators, and industry leaders under one roof to celebrate […]
Nigeria eSports Survey: Building the Future of African Gaming
Nigeria’s gaming and eSports scene is experiencing rapid growth. With a young, mobile-first population and increasing access to digital platforms, the country is quickly becoming one of the most active gaming hubs on the continent. Yet, despite the energy, tournaments, and community interest, one critical element is still missing: reliable data. Why a Survey Matters […]
Turning Local Culture Into Global Gaming: Maliyo Games Featured by Google Play
When Google Play asks the question “How do you turn local culture into a global gaming hit?”, the answer is deeply rooted in Africa and Maliyo Games is proud to be at the centre of that story. In their latest #WeArePlay film, Google Play shined a spotlight on Hugo Obi, Founder & CEO of Maliyo […]
GameUp Africa Turns 5: Building Africa’s Next Generation of Game Developers
When we launched GameUp Africa in 2021, we had one bold goal: unlock Africa’s creative potential and equip aspiring game developers with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities to compete on the global stage. Five years later, we’ve done more than just train talent—we’ve built a continent-wide movement. A Pan-African Pipeline for Game Dev Talent Powered […]
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Game Developers — One Intern at a Time
At Maliyo Games, we believe in nurturing young African talent by introducing them to the exciting world of game development. Our Junior Internship Programme, now in its second edition, was created to inspire and equip pre-teens and early teens (10 – 14 years old) with the creative, collaborative, and technical skills needed to design their […]
From Ile-Ife to Paris: My Journey as a Game Artist
I’m Marvelous Akinkunmi — a Fine Arts student at Obafemi Awolowo University, a 3D Artist at Maliyo Games, and a proud alumnus of the 2023 GameUp Africa Art Programme. This is the story of how a passion for art took me from the classrooms of Ile-Ife to the vibrant streets of Paris for an unforgettable […]
Maliyo Games Returns to Lagos Games Week 2025
There’s something electric about Lagos Games Week. It’s not just the buzzing crowds, the neon-lit controllers, or the smell of fresh popcorn in the air. It’s the feeling that the Nigerian games industry once overlooked, now unstoppable is writing a new story. And Maliyo Games is right in the middle of it. We’re proud to […]
Maliyo Games Junior Internship 2025
“I never knew making games could be this fun!” – Nima, Junior Intern, 2024 Last year, we watched wide-eyed kids walk into our studio with curiosity. And walk out with confidence, creativity, and a whole new appreciation for game development. From sketching characters to testing their first prototypes, these young talents brought ideas to life. […]
Let’s Build the Future of The African Games Industry Together
The African Games Developer Survey: Your Voice in the Future of African Games! Something big is happening in African game development. And we want you to be part of it. At Maliyo Games, we believe in the power of data to shape conversations, influence decisions, and unlock new opportunities for everyone in the ecosystem. That’s […]
Business Sweden Visits Maliyo Games in Lagos
A Cross-Continental Connection in the Heart of Lagos This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Business Sweden at the Maliyo Games studio in Lagos, Nigeria. 🇳🇬🤝 What started as a visit turned into something meaningful. It became an exchange of ideas, energy, and creativity. As a proudly African studio, it meant a lot to […]