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. Our CEO, Hugo Obi, took the stage to discuss “Emerging Markets: The Last Pockets of Growth,” highlighting the incredible potential of the gaming industry across Africa and other burgeoning markets. The  Epic Mobidictum Challenge Alongside the conference […]

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. Mark your calendars for October 26th 2024—you won’t want to miss what’s coming! This isn’t just another festival; it’s […]

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 who want to unlock human potential through technology. Since its founding in 2011, Endless has transformed lives through innovative tech solutions across the […]

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 . This marks an incredible milestone , as Hugo joins an elite group of 12 entrepreneurs from nine leading, high-impact Nigerian […]

Exploring Black Magic at The 3rd Maliyo Summer Jam

Summary of Maliyo Games Summer Game Jam 2024.  Ever had an idea to create magic and wonder? At Maliyo games, we make this happen. Our annual summer game jam is a feast for every developer’s delight. Following last year’s success on ‘Afrofuturism’, this year’s edition was no different. Innovation, collaboration, and community thrived. The Maliyo […]

Watch Video: Hugo Obi’s GDC Talk on “Creating African Talent for the Global Gaming Industry” Now Available for Free on GDC Vault

Creating African Talent for the Global Gaming Industry

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has long been a cornerstone for innovation and knowledge sharing within the gaming industry. Each year, it brings together some of the brightest minds to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in game development. Among the myriad enlightening sessions from GDC 2024 held in San Francisco, California from March […]