To celebrate his 50th birthday, Nigerian entrepreneur and nightlife titan Obi Cubana is thinking beyond the party; he’s doubling down on tech. Through his game distribution company, Hammer Games, Obi has launched two new mobile games: Warlordes and Edge of Infinity (EOI), signaling the company’s intent to take on Africa’s fast-growing gaming industry.
These releases are more than birthday fireworks, they mark Hammer Games’ most ambitious leap yet into interactive entertainment.
Warlordes: Fast, Fierce, and Rooted in Myth
Warlordes is a fast-paced, online multiplayer brawler set in the richly imagined mythological realm of Umu-Eri. In this world, mortals chosen by ancient gods battle in the sacred Agha Dike tournament for the title of Eze Ndi Eze (King of Kings) and the legendary Hammer of Ikenga, a symbol of power that grants any desire.
As a sequel to the studio’s earlier hit, Odogwu Hunter, Warlordes introduces multiplayer functionality and culturally inspired characters designed for mobile-first gamers across the continent. It’s light, competitive, and hyper-local in design.
Edge of Infinity (EOI): A Sci-Fi Shooter for the African Masses
Arguably the more ambitious of the two, Edge of Infinity (EOI) is a fast-paced sci-fi survival shooter that merges action, strategy, and extraction-based gameplay, reinforcing why shooter games continue to attract massive engagement on mobile across emerging markets. Think monster invasions, airstrikes, rare resource mining, and dynamic player-versus-player encounters, all set in a futuristic African-inspired world.
The game was developed by Quiva Games, an indigenous studio founded in 2018, and distributed by Hammer Games.
“We’re incredibly proud of Edge of Infinity, a game we’ve dedicated four years to crafting with passion and vision,” says Okorie Godspower, CEO of Quiva Games. “Partnering with Hammer Games for its distribution is a dream come true, and we’re excited to bring this universe to players finally.”
EOI adapts popular mechanics seen in global titles but trims down the complexity for more casual African gamers—mobile-first, fast-loading, and data-conscious.
IP as the Next Gold Rush
Beyond the gameplay, Hammer Games is betting big on African intellectual property. The studio’s focus is on building globally appealing games rooted in local narratives, a strategic pivot from importing trends to exporting culture.
“Our goal is to build and distribute fun games that help to promote our culture for the world to experience,” says Ugochukwu Aronu, CEO of Hammer Games.
With Africa’s gaming market expected to cross $1 billion by 2025, Hammer Games wants to become more than a game publisher, it’s positioning itself as a pipeline for scalable, culturally authentic content.
The Big Picture
Africa’s digital entertainment scene is heating up, and mobile gaming is leading the charge. With affordable smartphones, improving connectivity, and a Gen Z audience hungry for relevant content, studios like Hammer Games and Quiva Games are carving space in an ecosystem once dominated by foreign publishers.
If Warlordes and Edge of Infinity (EOI) gain traction, they could become blueprints for how local storytelling and gameplay innovation can converge to shape the continent’s gaming future, and maybe, its first gaming unicorn.
Alongside premium mobile titles, many African players are also gravitating toward lightweight browser-based experiences like Zombies Are Coming, which offer instant access without downloads or heavy data usage.
