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 […]
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 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. […]
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. Over two weeks, talents from Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya collaborated to create gaming concepts designed to counter malign influence. This event highlights the immense […]
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. Our CEO, Hugo Obi, delivered the keynote address, setting an inspiring tone for this year’s jam. A Celebration of Creativity and […]
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, and we couldn’t be prouder to see two of our games—Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef and Secret Letter—nominated in the same category. […]