Goondu Interactive

Country: Nigeria

Founded: 2023

Team Size: 11-50

Platforms: Mobile, PC, Console

Status: Active

Overview

Goondu Interactive is a Nigerian game development studio focused on creating games built around African stories, culture and mythology. The studio is based in Enugu and describes its work as combining cultural depth with modern game design.

The studio's flagship project is Beyond Service, a narrative-driven action game rooted in African mythology. The game follows Soma, a man given supernatural powers by his ancestors, and is being developed with mobile, PC and console platforms in mind. IsaKaba has a dedicated page for the game.

Goondu is also working on Danfo Hustle, a story-driven arcade driving game set in Lagos. The project is being developed as a mobile title, with PlayStation and Xbox versions planned after its mobile launch. Goondu is serving as the game's development partner, handling technical development and gameplay systems.

The studio has secured a Solana Superteam Nigeria grant and joined the PlayStation Partners programme. It has also partnered with Gamr Studio and showcased its games at events including Africa Comicade Gamathon.

Games

Beyond Service
Danfo Hustle

Intelligence

Goondu Interactive is building Beyond Service, an AfroModern dark fantasy action game that combines narrative-driven combat with competitive multiplayer. Based in Enugu, Nigeria, the studio aims to bring African stories and cultural influences to a global gaming audience.

The studio has secured an official PlayStation partnership and won $90,000 at the Hedera Africa Hackathon. It is using the funding to support development, with its PvP Beta, esports campaign and original comic series planned for the rest of 2026.

Funding & Backing

Funding secured: $90,000 from the Hedera Africa Hackathon
Development model: Bootstrapping, hackathon funding and strategic partnerships
Platform partnership: Official PlayStation Partner
Funding focus: Animation, sound design and engineering

Strategic Model

Core focus: Original games rooted in African culture
Main genre: AfroModern dark fantasy action
Target audience: Global core gamers, including fans of narrative-driven action and competitive PvP
Cultural direction: African stories, characters and settings
Distribution targets: PC and mobile, with PlayStation also a major focus
Player acquisition: Web3 and Hedera communities, esports and transmedia
Team size: Five core team members, supported by contracted talent across Enugu, Port Harcourt and Lagos

Active & Upcoming Projects

Beyond Service: Multiplayer action game in advanced development
Beyond Service PvP Beta: Planned for later in 2026
Beyond Service esports campaign
Beyond Service original comic series

Performance Signals

Won $90,000 at the Hedera Africa Hackathon
Advanced development of the multiplayer component, including balancing, level design and progression systems
PlayStation partnership provides access to development kits, backend tools and a publishing pipeline

Key Person

Leslie Osinachi - CEO/Co-Founder/Lead Game Designer
Goodness Ndukwe - Co-Founder/CTO/Lead Game Developer
Sophia Ahuoyiza - Co-Founder/Product Engineering Lead
Moses Omwe - Co-Founder/ COO