{"id":97010,"date":"2026-02-21T10:32:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T13:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/894350244"},"modified":"2026-02-21T10:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T13:32:42","slug":"nigerian-tech-professional-launches-blishcrown-a-gaming-platform-inspired-by-local-game-centres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/nigerian-tech-professional-launches-blishcrown-a-gaming-platform-inspired-by-local-game-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian tech professional launches blishcrown, a gaming platform inspired by local game centres"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>A Nigerian tech professional, in the United Kingdom is launching Blishcrown, a skill-based gaming platform <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The platform focuses on fair, performance-driven competition, recreating the community, transparency<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Blishcrown will be a community-driven platform and is preparing for its official launch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"align-left\"><strong><i>Legit.ng <\/i><\/strong><i>journalist Dave Ibemere has experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">A Nigerian tech professional based in the United Kingdom, Adedapo Idris Morenigbade, has announced the upcoming launch of Blishcrown, a skill-based gaming platform inspired by the popular game centre culture many Nigerians grew up with in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">For Morenigbade, popularly known as Dapo, the idea behind Blishcrown did not start in a boardroom or accelerator programme.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" 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https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/b60ccfb82c7b9d3f.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"article-image__picture\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/b60ccfb82c7b9d3f.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"A former university gamer is turning nostalgia into innovation with a new digital platform.\" title=\"A former university gamer is turning nostalgia into innovation with a new digital platform.\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\"><button title=\"Expand image\" class=\"article-image__button\"><\/button><figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Adedapo Idris Morenigbade is set to launch a skill-based gaming platform<br \/>\nPhoto: boonchai wedmakawand<br \/>Source: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How<strong> Blishcrown was birthed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\"> It began nearly two decades ago in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/1157748-largest-university-nigeria-top-5.html\">university<\/a> game centres, where students gathered daily to compete, bond, and earn respect through their gaming skills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also js-read-also\" data-news-type=\"Read also\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/nigeria\/1697629-ramadan-drama-top-gov-shut-event-centres-bans-entertainment\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__image-wrapper\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/40c96813012b2c04.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/nigeria\/1697629-ramadan-drama-top-gov-shut-event-centres-bans-entertainment\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__headline\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__caption\">Read also<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-wrapper\"><span class=\"c-article-read-also__headline-hover-inner\">Ramadan: Drama as top gov shuts down event centres, bans entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"align-left\">While studying at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Morenigbade spent much of his free time in local game centres, particularly a popular spot known as Flames Game Centre. <\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He told <strong>Legit.ng<\/strong> that these centres were more than places to play video games; they were communities built on competition, fairness, and reputation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\"> He said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBack then, you didn\u2019t win because you had money. You won because you were better. There was always someone who organised matches, kept scores, and made sure everything was fair. That culture stayed with me.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Blishcrown is designed to recreate that experience digitally by allowing players to compete in fair, skill-based matches with others around the world. Unlike many modern gaming platforms that rely on luck or pay-to-win systems, Blishcrown focuses strictly on performance and transparency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Morenigbade\u2019s journey into technology was also influenced by his gaming community. A chance encounter near a game centre led to his first role in the IT sector, eventually setting him on a path that included entrepreneurship in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/nigeria\/\">Nigeria<\/a> and later relocation to the United Kingdom in 2022.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post__read-also c-article-read-also js-read-also\" data-news-type=\"Read also\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/entertainment\/celebrities\/1697591-e-money-shuts-lagos-unveils-massive-fleet-30-cars-birthday\/\" class=\"c-article-read-also__image-wrapper\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/d18abf71a3269204.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/360x203\/d18abf71a3269204.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, 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https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/7846f243f9393873.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"article-image__picture\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cdn.legit.ng\/images\/1120\/7846f243f9393873.jpeg?v=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Blishcrown is built to recreate the community spirit of early gaming hubs.\" title=\"Blishcrown is built to recreate the community spirit of early gaming hubs.\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\"><button title=\"Expand image\" class=\"article-image__button\"><\/button><figcaption class=\"article-image__caption\">Blishcrown gears up to enter the gaming space.<br \/>\nPhoto: South_agency<br \/>Source: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What the future holds<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Now working as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, he says Blishcrown represents a return to his first passion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">He explained.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019ve tried building other products, including fintech solutions, but I realised that gaming and the community around it have always been at the centre of my story.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Beyond gaming, Blishcrown is also being positioned as a community-driven platform. Morenigbade plans to share the process of building the product openly, inviting gamers to follow, contribute, and grow alongside the brand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Blishcrown is currently preparing for launch, with early community engagement already underway.<\/p>\n<h2>10 leading Nigerian senior software developers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Earlier, <strong>Legit.ng<\/strong> provided an insight into Nigeria world-class software talent, with professionals in Lagos, Abuja, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/nigeria\/1664251-10-top-nigerian-senior-software-developers-making-global-impact-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">and other cities driving innovation in fintech,<\/a> cloud computing, open-source projects, and tech communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Prominent figures such as Olugbenga Agboola of Flutterwave and Shola Akinlade of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/ask-legit\/biographies\/1636965-paystack-founders-shola-akinlade-ezra-olubi-everything-accomplished\/\">Paystack<\/a> have gained global acclaim by building high-value companies and delivering transformative digital solutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">These developers blend strong technical expertise with real-world impact, advancing sectors like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legit.ng\/education\/\">education<\/a>, healthcare, and blockchain while mentoring and inspiring upcoming African tech talent.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Legit.ng<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; market trends. A Nigerian <span class=\"match\">tech<\/span> professional based in the United &#8230; Morenigbade\u00e2\u0080\u0099s journey into <span class=\"match\">technology<\/span> was also influenced by his &#8230; open-source projects, and <span class=\"match\">tech<\/span> communities. Prominent figures such as &#8230; and inspiring upcoming African <span class=\"match\">tech<\/span> talent. Source: Legit. &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","wpcat-1-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97010","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97010"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97010\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}