Takeaways from Lagos Games Week 2025
The event had a strong networking vibe with some promising games showcased.
Lagos Games Week 2025 has come to an end after two days of talks, B2B networking and exhibitions for developers, publishers, and service providers.
The event also featured panel sessions and expert presentations from Hugo Obi, Soukayna Ennaji, Temi Afolabi, Teddy Kossoko, Mickael Newton, Chris Diafouka and convener Bukola Akingbade, whose team brought the show to life.
So, after two days of networking, panel sessions, and game showcases, what did we learn? Below are my key takeaways from Lagos Games Week 2025.
1- Strong showing for games and networking
I wasn’t at the 2024 edition of Lagos Games Week, but this year’s event felt noticeably bigger, from the audience turnout to the number of games on display. While there were no big announcements, there were still plenty of talking points around the state of the African games industry.
Networking was a highlight. While I was mostly moving between sessions and catching up with developers, every free moment seemed to turn into a conversation - someone introducing themselves, showing a prototype, or just exchanging thoughts. The networking vibe was strong.
There was a healthy mix of games built for PC and mobile, with many still rough around the edges, but a handful showed real promise like Beyond Service, Go North, The InBetween and others.
That said, there were some studios and developers I’d hoped to see either exhibiting or on stage, but they were absent. Their absence was noticeable and felt like a missed opportunity to spotlight regional talent, especially games like the much-talked-about TossDown, which wasn’t showcased.
You can read the full list of takeaways here.
