The conference brought together developers<\/strong>, studio founders and industry<\/strong> stakeholders to discuss creating African-developed games that reflect local <\/strong>cultures and experiences, rather than relying solely on imported<\/strong> titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants shared a forward-looking vision<\/strong>. According to a TechCabal report, the “developers were all drawn together by a shared belief that African-made games can stand confidently on the global<\/strong> stage\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The conference also emphasised creating with Africa\u2019s unique identity<\/strong> in mind. \u201cAfrica\u2019s strength will come from building with the continent\u2019s own identity and structural realities <\/strong>in mind, rather than replicating what exists elsewhere,\u201d said the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hugo Obi<\/strong>, Founder of Maliyo Games, emphasised resilience as key to growth. \u201cYou have got to be scrappy. There is no room for waiting for perfect conditions or ample resources<\/strong>,\u201d Obi said, reflecting the realities of building studios and shipping games in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obi also highlighted the long-term vision. \u201cI want us to be a net producer<\/strong>, as opposed to a net consumer <\/strong>of games. Nothing else matters. As long as Africa is not producing the games that Africans are playing, this has to be done,\u201d said Obi. He added that local game production is so important that it has become \u201ca matter of national security\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event underscored the resourcefulness <\/strong>and determination required to develop games in Africa, often with limited funding, infrastructure or personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developers tackled practical hurdles<\/strong> while driving innovation<\/strong> at the event. Christopher Adomako, Lead Product Manager at Maliyo, described the development process as uneven and frequently disrupted, citing challenges such as unreliable internet connectivity <\/strong>and power outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said: \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever worked on a project where we\u2019ve started something, gone from brainstorming to game design<\/strong> and everything just went straight to the hands of players. It has definitely been stop-start.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obi also noted the difficulties of navigating limited resources. \u201cNothing we do is easy. The funding<\/strong> is not easy, the production is not easy, the personnel management is not easy,\u201d he said, highlighting the obstacles <\/strong>faced by African developers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MaliyoCon25 showcased growing collaboration<\/strong> across the continent. Developers are sharing knowledge, participating in mentorship programs and experimenting<\/strong> with mobile-first approaches to reach local audiences, demonstrating a commitment<\/strong> to building sustainable studios and African-developed intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Africa\u2019s gaming industry is still emerging, the combination of talent<\/strong>, collaboration and entrepreneurial drive is laying the foundation for a globally relevant, locally driven sector.<\/p>\n\n\nNavigating real-world challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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