Maliyo Games

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Maliyo Games is one of the first game studios in Nigeria, and has produced over 40 African-inspired web and mobile games. They have collaborated and co-produced mobile games along with Leti Arts in Ghana, Usuku Games in Kenya, and Kayfo Games in Senegal. In addition to pan-African co-production, they have launched various African initiatives like Game Up Africa Training and the African Games Industry Report.  

  • Lagos
  • info@maliyo.com
  • Whot King, Aboki Run, Niger Delta Commando, Mosquito Smasher

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