An Old Game, a Long Wait and a New Dream: How Chaskele Will Push Ghanaian Animation Forward
In 2012, Ghanaians were thrilled to see a homemade film about a popular children’s game, Chaskele. Even better, Chaskele was…
Post-Val’s Day Blues: Art from the Heart
February 14th is recognized around the world as St. Valentine’s Day or Val’s Day for short. It is a day…
Squid Alley with Kwarte Lai – I Draw Inspiration From the Supernatural
There aren’t many artists who blend their anime, manga and superhero comic inspirations into a distinctly African art style like…
Android Night: A Comic Showcasing Yaoundé’s Colourful Nightlife
Superheroes, epic adventures, fantasy are words that quickly float to mind when you think of comic books. In Africa, this…
Samuel Kabali: The Ugandan Creative Telling Africa’s Stories Via Animation
Samuel Kabali is the founder of Tonda Animation who’s beating all odds and telling unique stories through animation in Uganda. Story by Joan Salmon for Monitor Uganda….
8-Bit Animated Music Videos From Africa We’re Digging
Have you seen Falz’ music video for his song, Talk? That video’s blend of animation and live action is for…
Game Devs – Gear Up for Global Game Jam 2019
Ready to test your game development chops? Gear up for Global Game Jame 2019
Awesome Pitching Opportunity for African Animators at Animation du Monde Abidjan
DISCOP Abidjan in partnership with the African Animation Network (AAN) will host the 3rd annual Animation du Monde pitching competition next month and entries are now…
Netflix Acquires First African Animated Show, Mama K’s Super 4 – These Are the Implications
Homework? Check. Saving the world? Double Check. Mama K’s Super 4, Netflix’s first original animated show from Africa? Triple check!…