16 African Superhero Comics You Should Check Out (2020)
Growing up, African comics let alone African superhero comics were quite rare. My most vivid recollection is the late Frank Odoi’s Akhokhan appearing next to other western-imported comic strips in the Daily Graphic newspaper. Thanks to the digital age and new media, however, no…
Afropolitan Comics: Virtual Exhibition From SA To Africa
This post on Afropolitan Comics originally appeared on Le’Afrinique. The French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) is proud to partner with the Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée et de l’Image for a virtual exhibition, Afropolitan Comics: From South Africa to…
[Review] Legend of Yasuke #1: An Engaging Start to a Promising Epic
Legend of Yasuke synopsis: A young Portuguese captain breaks all rules to obtain an ancient relic which once belonged to an African god. He meets a proud Bini soldier and their fated bonds form over a calabash of palm wine….
African Comics, Games and Animation Roundup [May 2020]
There’s so much happening in the African digital art space that, try as we do, we can’t capture it all. Luckily, we’re not the only ones interested in sharing stories about comics, games and animation from Africa. Below is a…
Ananse Comic Tales is the Reimagined Akan Folktale You Need [Exclusive]
Ananse Comic Tales by Kiaski Donkor reimagines the story and character of Ananse, the popular trickster character. The trickster Ananse stumbles on a frightening conspiracy that threatens his very reality. Trying to profit off this secret sets off a wild…
Squid CoW #5: Misfit by Collyde Prime
It’s not a seahorse, it’s not a ship, it’s a cow – a squid cow. Hold your fins, that’s just Squid Comic of the Week! This week’s comic is Misfit by Collyde Prime. Superheroes, fantasy worlds, the supernatural, super soldiers…
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Nommo Awards 2020: These Are The Shortlisted Graphic Novels
The Nommo Awards 2020 shortlist for Speculative Fiction by Africans has been released. It features comics from Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Rwanda. Last month, the African Speculative Fiction Society announced the longlist for this year’s Nommo Awards for Speculative…
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Quarantine and Chill with Comics and Animation from Africa
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Nommo Awards 2020 Longlist Announced with About a Dozen African Comics
The longlist for this year’s Nommo Awards for Speculative Fiction by Africans has been released and features a range of comics from all over Africa. Every year, the Nommo Awards for speculative fiction highlights and rewards words of speculative fiction…
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Anrich Wolmarans - Visual Effects Artist
Depesh Cara - Lead Animator
Dirk Coetzee - Technical Director
Eduardo Rocha - Lead Modeler
Matthew Levack - Lead Lighter
Thivhusiwi Mamaila - Lead Compositor
Arthur Feder - Lead Composer
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Created by students of @theanimationschool
Alison Parker - Production Manager/Lead Texturer
Anrich Wolmarans - Visual Effects Artist
Depesh Cara - Lead Animator
Dirk Coetzee - Technical Director
Eduardo Rocha - Lead Modeler
Matthew Levack - Lead Lighter
Thivhusiwi Mamaila - Lead Compositor
Arthur Feder - Lead Composer
Graduates of The Animation School were awarded a World Gold Medal for \\"Ben & Jerry\\" in the Best Student Film Category by The New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards.
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