Gaming has been a global frenzy and gaming enthusiasts have contributed billions of revenues to game developers throughout the world. By the end of this year, it is expected to generate over 100 billion dollars in revenue.
In a country like Nigeria, mobile and online gaming is seeing exponential growth. As a result, gaming developers are getting their hands on more enjoyable content to serve the active mobile phone lines of over 146 million users, reports The Guardian.
Nigeria's multi-ethnic culture is dedicated to traditional games and activities. These are promoted to strengthen the cultural heritage and religious history in Nigeria.
Traditional sports games such as langa, ojuunu, abili, dambe [wrestling], ayo [The largest collector of seeds is declared winner] are played in different parts of Nigeria. The success of introducing the mobile phones and broadband access in the country leads gaming developers to create these games into mobile apps.
Video games these days can now be fancied in different gaming platforms in the likes of Tablets, Consoles, Laptops, and Mobile phones. Some game developers are now taking advantage of these local games that are likely to generate astounding revenues in the gaming global market.
Game developers like Gamsole and ChopUp Games are dominant in Africa. Nigerian born mobile game manufacturing company, Gamsole have developed over 50 games for Android and PC users in two years while ChopUp Games created the game "Oya Run with friends" which is the first real time game created in Nigeria.
Nigeria is now braving the global gaming industry through which international organizations like Unity Technologies, the world's largest games development engine is coming to the country to be part of West African Gaming Expo 2016 (WAGE 16). WAGE 16 focuses on animation, video, mobile games and related products.
Nigeria or the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a country in Africa. Owing to its large population and economy, it is often referred to as the "Giant of Africa".
