What it’s like to be a game developer in Nigeria. Hello there, my name is Tobi and I’m a game developer from Lagos, Nigeria. I’ve spent about 5 years pursuing a career in game development. 🧵(1/8)
I grew a twitter following of over 10k followers and on the 27th of July 2024 I released my first game called “Little Scavenger”. After all these years, I want to compile all of my experiences being a game developer in Nigeria. 🧵(2/8)
@CodeRed_dev I visited your city 2019, gave a small workshop and had the chance to meet some people trying to make games there. It’s super impressive how far you have come and the challenges you have I can’t fully imagine. I think you can be very proud and I wish you the best with your game!
@CodeRed_dev Awesome story, can't wait to try the game bro 🙌
@CodeRed_dev What the hell you're a Nigerian! I read your tweets all the time and never noticed. Definitely following now. I noticed game dev is really lacking so It's thrilling to see more Nigerians in the game dev space. I'm from Kogi state btw but I currently stay in the North in Kano.
@CodeRed_dev Didn't knew you were Nigerian! I am from Senegal actually; always wanted to get into game dev but lack of ressources and usable Conputers here is just something that makes me kinda sad; but if you were able to do so I def can. You have all my support 🫶❤️ Good luck!
@CodeRed_dev Fellow Nigerian dev who also fought tooth and nail to be able to get my game on Steam.👋🏾😑 It's really inspiring to see a peer manage to reach the finish line after years of hard work.😌 Thanks for helping out in paving the way for more of us. And wish you success on LS🔥😁
@CodeRed_dev Hey, a fellow African. I'm from South Africa 🤙
@CodeRed_dev Keep pushing brother. It's really hard to break into the game industry as a Nigerian living in Nigeria but your grit has proven otherwise. Just remember... Keep moving 🔥
@CodeRed_dev Wow, I never knew about this, you've come so far, it's amazing what you achieved! ❤️ I'm sure this is only the beginning and you will reach higher places in the future 🥳
@CodeRed_dev Toughness makes us stronger. Keep pushing 🙌
@CodeRed_dev cool stuff man
@CodeRed_dev African game dev gang lets gooo! I'm from South Africa, not there anymore though. We also can't even keep the lights on most days xD
@CodeRed_dev Great job on pushing through adversities, it shows your true character. Good luck in your future endeavors!
@CodeRed_dev Oh my !!! it's really hard being a gamedev in Nigeria, but you made it !!!! since I started my x account to make my work public not so long ago, I found your account and really like it, your posts give me a push, I thought you have a nice and easy carrer ! respect
@CodeRed_dev Congrats on releasing your first game, trust me you had a great start 🎉😁