When We Thought Them Wrong - Amazing 'Traditional' Games Being Introduced By 'Them'

Nigeria is still regarded as a developing country, and there are certain things we aren't expecting from developing countries.

However, despite all challenges (bad electricity, corruption that is hindering the education sector from progressing, etc), the Nigerian gaming industry keeps witnessing growth in the quality of mobile games that were released.



Following a PwC report that provided insight into the mobile gaming market in Nigeria, it is evident that there is money to be made. The mobile gaming sector in Nigeria is projected to hit about $177 million by 2019, up from $91 million in 2014.

It is expected that social/casual games will comprise 8.4% of the total video game revenue in Nigeria. This is due to the usage of more mobile devices than consoles and PCs by gamers.

Quite a number of individuals and game studios worked tirelessly in 2016 to provide games for the Nigerian audience.

To show some of the progress made in the Nigerian gaming industry, here are some local mobile games made by Nigerians.



1. Gidi Run

Gidi Run is a mobile game by Gamsole. The game, with a certain Subway Surfers feel to it, is set on the streets on Lagos. If you are familiar with the Danfo (commercial bus) in Lagos then the game wouldn’t be so weird to you.

You are provided with three characters — a bus conductor, a policeman and even a Danfo – to choose from and make your way through the streets avoiding obstacles. Gidi Run also has a championship mode that allows you drag scores with your Facebook friends.




2. Monkey Post

Monkey Post is another interesting game from the makers of games like Oya Run, Chicken Escape and Jagun: Clash of Kingdoms among others. ChopUp released a teaser for Monkey Post in October this year.



The game is reminiscent of childhood days playing football in Nigeria. The closeness of the goal posts and the unofficial nature of the game are associated with the choice of name (Monkey Post).

If you are familiar with Five-a-side football then Monkey Post will be an interesting game to you. The game play is easy for those gamers that play soccer on mobile phones.