Maliyo Games
OperatingMaliyo is a Nigerian mobile game development studio that focuses on African-inspired games.
- Gaming
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Grant
- Founded 2012
- maliyo.com ↗
- Last round
- Grant
- Oct 2026
- Rounds
- 2
- since 2012
- Investors
- 1
- listed
- Employees
- 11-50
About Maliyo Games
Maliyo is a game development studio that creates African-inspired games for mobile users. We infuse our lively culture and experiences into everything we create. Our goal is to disrupt the gaming industry; by being the #1 supplier of games in Africa.
Maliyo Games presentation
Watch on YouTube ↗Maliyo Games funding2 rounds
All 2 rounds →The latest is a Grant announced 28 Oct 2026, led by Google.
Who has invested in Maliyo Games
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 | Maliyo Games Grant28 Oct 2026 Led by Google | Not disclosed | |
| 07 Jul 2016 | Maliyo Games Non-equity Assistance07 Jul 2016 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Maliyo Games founders & team
- Hugo ObiFounder & CEO
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Frequently asked about Maliyo Games
- Where is Maliyo Games based and when was it founded?
- Maliyo Games is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2012.
- Who founded Maliyo Games?
- Founders listed for Maliyo Games include Hugo Obi (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Maliyo Games?
- Hugo Obi is Maliyo Games' Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Maliyo Games raised?
- Maliyo Games has raised 2 funding rounds; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Grant, was announced on 28 Oct 2026.
- Who has invested in Maliyo Games?
- Backers include Google.
- What sector is Maliyo Games in?
- Maliyo Games operates in Gaming, Online Games and Game Development.
