March 29, 2023By Sydney Asare
Frame x Frame Animation Nights (FxF) is an exciting event that features a carefully curated selection of animated short films from all over the world, held in the vibrant city of Accra. The second edition of this event was a huge success, attracting a large audience of animation enthusiasts to Ghana’s only non-alcoholic bar, Eden
January 6, 2023By Sydney Asare
Animation in Africa is growing in leaps and bounds and the French Embassy is facilitating some interesting moves. The French Embassies in Africa are making a strong effort to promote cooperation and cultural affairs, as evidenced by the France-Ghana Animation Days last year and the upcoming Animation Nigeria, Annecy, MIFA workshop. Last year’s France-Ghana Animation
January 6, 2023By Kadi
Attention, animation enthusiasts! The Mollo Animation Academy and Studio in partnership with the Tshimologong Wits University and the French Embassy in Ghana is excited to announce the 5th intake for its 6-month, intensive animation internship program. This is your chance to specialize in high-end 2D animation and tell authentic African stories while at it. It’s
January 3, 2023By Sydney Asare
2023 is shaping up to be an amazing year for African creative projects! In the face of challenges like the global economic downturn last year, and spurred on by the opportunities presented by the evolution in technology leading to a surge in NFTs, practical AI adoption, higher internet penetration, a lens on the continent and
October 10, 2022By Nii Sackey
I have seen many different iterations of the Justice League over the years. From their many different incarnations in western media, to even being drawn and animated anime style, each of these had its own charm. I recently saw a Nigerian animated take on these classic heroes, and it is hilarious. The protectors of the
September 16, 2022By Kadi
League of Orishas is a new 3D-animated web series by Anthill Studios (Malika, Angry Becky, Frogeck) that chronicles the adventures of the legendary Nigerian pantheon, known as the Orishas. The series promises to explore the story behind the Orishas, their fantasy world and its intriguing characters. According to the studio, “inspired by various West African
July 29, 2022By Squid Mag
Following on from the successful Let Your Voices Roar Animation Training in East Africa, the Ladima Foundation, in partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and The African Animation Network (AAN), is proud to announce the next phase of the project; the incubation of five women in professional animation studios. The five women selected
May 8, 2022By Sydney Asare
The animation industry in Africa is equally growing and it is great to see stakeholders unionize to create a stronger front and structure to support the growth of the sector. Michael Oscar Esio – AfricaComicade On the back of that quote by the founder of AfricaComicade, it is evident that the spotlight is on Africa
December 19, 2021By Nana Yaa Serwaa Osei
Who loves a good love story? Well, here’s one for the ages! And we have absolutely no idea what exactly is in it, except, that, Till Death is a feature length animated movie and promises an exciting psychological thriller. The tweet below from Kofi Kyei, one of the creators, filled the entire team with excitement.
November 20, 2021By Squid Mag
Originally published by Forbes Africa, written by Karen Mwendera South Africa’s emerging animation industry has a new star in creative entrepreneur Lwazi Msipha, who has just debuted a first-of-its-kind African cartoon show on a global network. Imagine if you could draw and create your own friends. Self-taught South African animator, Lwazi Msipha, did exactly that, in
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