Join Our Team: Maliyo Games Internship Opportunities
Ever wondered what it’s like to work inside a game studio? To see ideas come to life, build worlds, characters, and features that players actually enjoy? From February to May 2026, we’re welcoming a select group of interns to join our studio. This is your chance to explore your ideas professionally and experience the full […]
Maliyo Games 2025 Year in Review
The year 2025 was not just a year of milestones for Maliyo Games; it was a year of motion, a year where our products matured, our ecosystem efforts expanded, our talent pipelines deepened, and global visibility converged with local impact. Across games, training, events, community, and research, one theme cut through everything: Africa’s gaming future […]
Nigeria’s Esports Era Has Arrived: Inside a Movement Redefining Play, Power, and Possibility
There is a moment in every creative economy where the familiar becomes infrastructure.Where culture transforms into industry.Where shared passion matures into coordinated potential. For Nigeria, and indeed much of Africa, we are witnessing that moment in gaming and esports right now not gradually, not quietly, but with momentum born from years of grassroots energy, informal […]
Maliyo Games at Création Africa 2025: Showcasing African Creativity on the Global Stage
In a week that was already buzzing with innovation, creativity, and cross-continental collaboration, Maliyo Games proudly participated in the 2nd Forum Création Africa, held in Lagos, Nigeria, from October 18–20, 2025. The event brought together some of the most forward-thinking minds in virtual reality, digital fashion, sound design, and interactive media, with a mission to […]
Maliyo Games Announces MaliyoCON 2025: Africa’s First Developer-Led Mobile Games Conference
A New Chapter for Africa’s Gaming Industry Maliyo Games is proud to announce the launch of MaliyoCON 2025, Africa’s first developer-led mobile games conference. Scheduled for 11 December 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, MaliyoCON will shine a global spotlight on the creators, tools, and innovations powering Africa’s fast-growing mobile games industry. For over a decade, 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 […]
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 Celebrates Africa Day 2025 with App Store Spotlight and Vibrant Game Updates
In celebration of Africa Day 2025, Apple is highlighting Africa’s creative excellence on the App Store and Maliyo Games is front and center with Crazy Ludo, Safari City, and Whot King. From vibrant in-game events to culturally rich content crafted by African developers, this feature is a bold celebration of innovation, identity, and the future of gaming in Africa.
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. […]
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. To confront this issue, Maliyo Games is partnering with the U.S. Consulate General Lagos and the Global Game Jam to host the Game Up Africa Jam for Democracy 2024. […]