Shalom Rayhamen, the Nigerian software developer behind the viral browser game Lagos Life, says the game is worth $1 billion. She is not interested in a reported $100,000 offer, calling it too small.
Rayhamen said this in an interview with Nigerian digital content creator Fisayo Fosudo, shared on his YouTube page on Wednesday.
Asked about people online offering $100,000 to buy Lagos Life and if she would sell, she said the amount falls far short of her valuation.
She said: “A $100,000 is small. Lagos Life is valued at $1 billion, so if they want to buy, they should talk $1 billion. What is a $100,000? I don’t want to say we’ve, like… or something, but what is that?”
Lagos Life has become one of the most talked-about Nigerian-made digital games since it launched on October 1, 2026.
The browser-based life simulation game lets players create characters, take jobs, earn virtual naira, rent homes, socialise and explore spots inspired by Lagos.
It is basically a Lagos-themed take on the life-simulation idea made popular by games like The Sims. Its pull comes from familiar Nigerian experiences, locations and culture.
Players can move through different parts of virtual Lagos, including jobs, money, housing, entertainment and social activities.
Locations in the game include Amala Shitta and Quilox. Its wider gameplay draws on everyday Lagos experiences like transportation, nightlife and food.
Lagos Life does not need a download. It can be played straight through a web browser on phones and computers.
The game’s fast growth has caught the eye of businesses. Virtual advertising spaces offer a possible way to make money from the platform.
But the money inside the game has no real-world value. Players cannot withdraw the virtual naira or convert it to real cash.
Rayhamen’s $1 billion valuation comes as interest in the game keeps growing, following its quick rise on social media and its large player base.
The game’s success has also put Nigerian-made browser games in the spotlight, after the viral attention received by Lagos Run, another locally themed game built around driving a danfo through Lagos.
