Africa’s first developer-led Mobile Games Conference set for Nigeria
MaliyoCON 2025 in Lagos will showcase African talent, connect developers with investors and spotlight the continent’s mobile gaming potential.
Nigeria.- Nigeria will host MaliyoCON 2025, Africa’s first developer-led Mobile Games Conference, bringing together developers, investors and publishers in the mobile gaming industry. Scheduled for December 11, the Lagos-based event is set to become a hub for African talent, connecting creators with the tools, resources and networks needed to scale their projects locally and globally.
MaliyoCON will feature workshops led by industry veterans, panel discussions on funding and publishing strategies, and showcases of the latest games from African studios. The conference aims to provide attendees with insight into market trends shaping mobile games worldwide while fostering connections with investors, publishers and international partners.
Hugo Obi, Founder and CEO of Maliyo Games, said: “The African gaming industry is at a tipping point. MaliyoCON is designed to empower developers, celebrate creativity and connect Africa’s talent with the global ecosystem. It’s time for African-made games to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best.”
Africa’s talent and games take centre stage
Carrying the banner “Discover the Talent, Games and Tools Powering Africa’s Mobile Games Industry”, the conference reflects Maliyo Games’ commitment to nurturing Africa’s creative economy.
With mobile gaming emerging as the most accessible medium for millions of players and global interest in African content growing, MaliyoCON 2025 could mark a pivotal moment in the evolution of African game development.
Attendees can expect to meet emerging talent from across Africa, gain insight into market trends shaping mobile games worldwide and connect with potential investors, publishers and international partners.
More than just a conference, MaliyoCON 2025 positions Lagos as a launchpad for African-made games to gain global recognition, signalling a new era for the continent’s gaming industry.
