Thank Akokhan for the Internet
Akokhan did not invent the internet. Neither did the Ghanaian/Kenyan creator, Frank Odoi. Why thank Akokhan for the internet then?…
Decoding Booze High: An Animated Music Video Directed by Poka
What is your purpose in life? For some, it is to inspire the world, others, to make money, others still,…
Squid Alley with Kaz: Inspiration is Endlessly Pouring In
In July 2017, we started Squid Alley, an initiative that shed light on some of the creatives — illustrators mostly — whose work we were…
Who’s Shaping Accra’s Nerd Space?
Back in high school, my friends and I were described as cartoons. We were referred to as cartoon boys. This…
African Women In Comics You Should Know About
Welcome to the first part of the 22nd century and gender equality is no longer a pipe dream… well, mostly….
What in the World is Comic-Con Africa?
News broke a few weeks ago about Comic-Con Africa launching this year. Exciting news right? YES and a few troubling…
Throwback to Ghana’s Animated Music Videos of 2017
Ghana’s music scene continues to evolve as musicians explore alternative ways of promoting their songs with captivating illustrated song covers…
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…
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….