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 CitΓ© Internationale de la Bande DessinΓ©e et de lβImage for a virtual exhibition,Β 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
Itβs not a seahorse, itβs not a ship, itβs a cow β a squid cow. Hold your fins, thatβs just Squid Comic of the Week! This weekβs comic is Misfit by Collyde Prime. Superheroes, fantasy worlds, the supernatural, super soldiers…
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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Jember Art Competition: Vote Your Favorite Artwork
As the world goes into lockdown thanks to the Coronavirus, people are gradually being pushed into tight financial spots. Events are being cancelled, people are hoarding supplies and income flows have slowed down if not dried up. In an effort…
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