A free Nigerian street game for your browser
Naija Palava is a satirical 3D open-world game set on the streets of Nigeria. You start as a small-time hustler in Oshodi, Lagos and work your way across four cities: ride okada, drive danfo, keke and BRT, haggle with passengers, run market hustles, dodge egunje police, and see whether you can go from Area Boy to Big Man. It is made as comedy and social satire for adults.
The cities
- Lagos: Oshodi, Computer Village, Idumota market, Marina, Victoria Island (including the 1004 Estate), Lekki and Ajah, then the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to Ibadan. Look out for the Blue Line train on its elevated track.
- Abuja: wide planned roads, tunnels and checkpoints.
- Warri: waterways, speedboats and oil-money swagger.
- Onitsha, Anambra: the big market, the Niger Bridge and the busiest trading streets.
How to play
- Move: W A S D or arrow keys. On a phone use the on-screen stick. A gamepad works too.
- Run: Shift. Jump: Space. Act or steal: E. Jack a car or read gist: F. Horn: H. Jobs: J. Map: M. Camera: C or drag.
- Finish the Lagos jobs to open Abuja, then Warri, then Anambra.
- Your cash, rep and heat all matter: too much heat and the police chase you.
- Save with your email to carry on from any phone or computer.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free? Yes, free in your browser. No download.
Does it work on phones? Yes. Touch controls and gamepad are supported. Use a recent Chrome or Safari and add it to your home screen for the best experience.
Is it for kids? No. It is satire for adults 18 and over. It does not encourage crime, and it is not a guide to anything.
Who is it about? The characters are fictional. Real landmarks such as Marina, the Niger Bridge and 1004 Estate appear in a stylised, cartoon form. They are not endorsements and no real person or business is represented.
I found a bug or have an idea. Use the Feedback link on the title screen or the pause menu inside the game, or message us on social media.
Privacy
The game stores your progress in your browser. If you choose to save with an email, that email and your progress are stored so you can continue on another device. We count visits anonymously (a random ID in your browser), and we collect product analytics to improve the game. If you send feedback we save your message, your rating, and the city and day you were on. An email in the feedback form is optional. To have your data removed, message us on social media.
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18+ satire. Not a guide to crime. Please play responsibly.