Gaming isn’t a new thing. Gaming provides fun and entertainment after a long day or during boredom. The global gaming industry isn’t backing out as it’s worth a massive revenue. The Gaming industry in Nigeria isn’t new too. Android phones or smartphones generally have been well received by Nigerians, and almost every youth in Nigeria owns a smartphone.
Game studios saw the need to provide local-themed entertainment through the game. By this, there are quite a bunch of game companies that Nigeria has produced. It is worth saying that every Nigerian should try these games to support their own. Nigerian Game Studios aren’t doing badly; they’ve built top-quality games that are not just made with some foreign themes but with African narratives. Enjoy…
Best Made in Naija Games
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Monkey Post
If you have lived in Nigeria and you played on the streets, there’s no way you won’t know of Monkey Post. Played by kids in Nigeria, the Monkey Post game for mobile is the digital version of the one played on the streets. The game was developed by Chopup company, a Nigerian game company that makes games that are centered on Africa themes. They also developed African-themed games like Adventures of Baba Lasisi and Jagun. Founded by Zubair Abubakar and Bayo Puddicombe, the company has garnered over several game subscribers.
2. Mr. Okada
Who is the Nigerian that has never heard of an Okada? I bet there’s none. The majority of us have ridden on Okada, and Mr. Okada was set to bring its experience on your mobile device. BisonPlay are the developers of this game with founders Tobias Ighofose and David Sewell. The duo knew each other in London and partnered to develop this indigenous game. To Asher is the major character of the game. With aspirations of becoming a top musician, the music industry expert needs to fulfill his dreams. Some obstacles want to deter him, and he will use his motorcycle to push forward in the fulfillment of his goal.
3. Yoruba 101
The Yoruba 101 game isn’t just an ordinary game, but it is one that teaches and instructs. It is an educational game. It is designed by Ginni, who are also creators of Asa, the suite of apps that teach children about African culture. Just as Asa is translated ‘culture,’ the products live up to its name by educating on the Yoruba culture. In the game are animation, voice, text, and beautiful graphics. You can learn about languages, folktales, ethics, and etiquette right from there. Yoruba 101 has Adebayo Adegbembo as its founder, and his purpose of creating the apps is to teach children about the Yoruba culture and language.
4. Aboki Run
The first online gaming company in Nigeria, Maliyo Games are the makers of Aboki Run. Hugo Obi founded Maliyo Games in April 2012, and they built Aboki Run to mimic the gameplay of the likes of Temple Run and Subway Surfer, which are endless runner games. The founder, Hugo, after completing his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Benin, proceeded to Manchester Business School, the UK, and Nanyang Business School, Singapore. You’ll play as either Danjuma, Gbenga, and Chinedu in Aboki Run to help them find out about their ancestral home. You can download the game for free and also enjoy its multiplayer support. It has garnered over 50,000+ downloads on Google PlayStore.
