On this episode of Story Mode with Sanlo, Olya Caliujnaia talks to Hugo Obi, Founder of Maliyo Games. Maliyo Games is a game development studio based in Nigeria that builds free-to-play African-inspired mobile games. In this episode they talk all about the growing gaming industry in Africa.

They cover a wide range of topics, including: current gaming trends and player behaviors in Africa, what games are popular in Africa, the role of IP in Africa and the opportunity for African-inspired IP, the unique opportunities and challenges of the African gaming market, and much more.

About Hugo
Hugo founded Maliyo Games in 2012. He’s an accomplished leader and entrepreneur with a passion for the African gaming industry. In 2021, Hugo spearheaded GameUp Africa, a five-month bootcamp for entry-level and aspiring game developers from across the continent. In 2024, Maliyo Games made history as the first ever African-based developer to collaborate with Disney Games on a tie-in for the Disney Iwájú Rising Chef mobile game. Other major titles from the studio include Aboki Run and Whot King.