Hugo Obi is the CEO and Founder of Maliyo Games, a leading African mobile game studio. A visionary entrepreneur, Hugo is dedicated to building the African gaming industry through innovative games and talent development initiatives.
Since founding Maliyo Games in 2012, Hugo has pioneered game development training programs in Africa, including GameUp Africa, a continent-wide bootcamp for aspiring developers, and the Game Art Training Program, which upskills artists for careers in the industry.
Maliyo Games made history in 2024 as the first African developer to collaborate with Disney Games on the Iwájú Rising Chef mobile game. The studio’s portfolio also includes popular titles like Aboki Run and Whot King.
A sought-after speaker and expert on the African games industry, Hugo has presented at major events like Nordic Game, Africa Games Week, BIG Festival, GamesCom, and GDC. He also co-authored the groundbreaking 2024 Africa Games Industry Report.
Recognized for his contributions, Hugo has been twice awarded the prestigious Games Industry Africa “Person of the Year” accolade.
