Maliyo Games unveils Nigeria's first Gamescom pavilion
The pavilion runs August 26 to 28 at Hall 4.1, Booth C010, Cologne.
Maliyo Games has revealed Games from Nigeria, the country's first national pavilion at Gamescom to mark a historic entry for Nigeria into the global games industry.
The initiative is led by Maliyo Games founder and CEO Hugo Obi, bringing together Nigerian game studios, developers, and ecosystem organisations under one national identity at the 2026 edition of the show in Cologne, Germany.
The pavilion features a bold, contemporary design blending modern aesthetics with Nigerian-inspired patterns and cultural motifs, created by Kucheza Gaming founder Bukola Akingbade. It will also include Africacomicade, Dimensions11, CodeBox Games and Gazuntype.
It offers a confident entrance point for Nigeria into the international games market, giving publishers, investors, media, and industry partners a dedicated space to engage with the country's creative talent.
Three-day programme
Outside of showcasing games, the pavilion will run a three-day programme that includes presentations, live game demonstrations, developer meet-and-greets, and networking sessions.
Planned sessions include an introduction to Nigeria's games industry, a showcase of delegation titles, discussions on talent development and funding, and the Africa Games Industry Mixer, which connects African developers with international publishers and investors.
"Games from Nigeria is far more than an exhibition stand, it is a statement about where our industry is today and where it is heading," said Obi, adding that the initiative marks a proud moment for the wider African games industry.
The pavilion runs from August 26 to 28, 2026, at Hall 4.1, Booth C010. The delegation's participation is supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria.
