Celebrating the best of Nigerian Gaming at the 2023 Games Industry Africa Awards
The 2023 Games Industry Africa Awards (GIAA) was a celebration of African talent featuring 12 categories that showcased the achievements of the African games industry. Among the winners were several remarkable individuals and organizations recognised from Nigeria, revealing the country’s growing influence in the gaming industry. Hugo Obi , the founder and CEO of Maliyo Games , received the Person(s) of the year award for his contributions to the industry. The award is presented to an individual who oversees game releases, mentors others, and serves as a visual representation of the diverse strengths of the continent. Hugo had previously won the same award in 2021 for outstanding work growing future talent. Maliyo Games received the Industry Initiative of the Year award for not only laying the groundwork into illuminating the true size and scope of the African games industry, but also kickstarted a movement that went beyond the local landscape via the Africa Games Industry Report . ...