The question for Nigeria’s video game industry is no longer whether local developers can build world-class games. It is whether the ecosystem can finance and scale them.
That was the focus of Lagos Games Week 2026. The event suppprted by the French Embassy in Nigeria, brought together game creators, investors, tech companies and government officials to map out how Nigeria can become a serious player in the $200 billion global games industry.
Experts highlighted Nigeria’s young, digital-native population and growing creative talent, but said the sector needs venture capital, distribution deals, training pipelines and policy support to turn talent into companies and exports.
“Video games represent one of the largest entertainment industries in the world, yet Africa remains significantly underrepresented,” said Bukola Akingbade, convener of Lagos Games Week.
“Our opportunity lies in exploring different pathways to build sustainable businesses that make games, generate intellectual property, create high-value jobs and export
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