Nicademia is Working to Prevent the Extinction of Nigerian Languages Through Animation
A Nigerian startup is using the animation medium as a tool to preserve the country’s dying languages. This story originally appeared on Konbini Nigeria. Early last year, UNESCO reported that over 300 African languages are endangered and more than 52 have gone…
How Didier Kassai Is Saving Lives With Comic Books in the Central African Republic
Didier Kassai is a comic book artist from the Central African Republic who spreads life-saving messages in the comic medium. Story Cassandra Vinograd for NPR. Behind pea-green curtains in a steamy office in the Central African Republic’s capital of Bangui,…
DISCOP JOBURG 2018: Animation & TV Series Dominate Content Demand
October 29th, Johannesburg – Taking place from 14-16 November, DISCOP Johannesburg is the leading content, adaptation rights and project market dedicated to Africa and the Middle East. As the African / MENA regions continue to grow as the world’s most coveted entertainment…
FEJA: Africa’s Blockbuster eSports and Video Games Event
FEJA, the Electronic and Video Game Festival of Abidjan, West Africa’s biggest games event returns to Abidjan for the second year running. Hosting over 10 countries across the world in their national video gaming tournament, professional video game lovers and…
Lake of Tears Wins NOMMO Award for Best Graphic Novel
LAGOS, Nigeria (26 October 2018) – Earlier today, at the opening ceremony for the 2018 Aké Arts and Book Festival at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Ghanaian graphic novel Lake of Tears won the 2018 NOMMO Award for Best…
DISCOP Joburg: What African Geek Studios Need to Know
African comic book, game development and animation studios are invited to take part in the Johannesburg edition of the DISCOP content, adaptation right and project market slated from 14 to 16 November – and join the DISCOMICS Joburg umbrella. Taking advantage of…
In Conversation With Ariane Suveg on Cartoon Network Africa’s Creative Lab Initiative
Hello, fans and creators worldwide, especially those in Africa, something big your way comes. Introducing the legendary animation/kids station that has been providing content for children worldwide for more than a couple of decades, Cartoon Network. Cartoon Network Africa is…
It’s Time to Boost Your Game Dev Chops at the MTN Game Developers Conference
Playing online video games in Ghana is an extreme sport if you’re using any of the 4 major internet service providers. Thankfully, MTN eases the pain by a long mile and it is by far the fastest and most stable…
Accra Animation Film Festival 2019: A Triumph for African Animation!
What does animation as an expressive medium look like in Accra and Africa? That’s what the maiden edition of the Accra Animation Film Festival (AAFFia) answered. Accra came alive and was animated at Basecamp Initiative from July 27th – August…
Creative Events in Accra Between Now and August You Shouldn’t Miss
The summertime calendar in Accra is chock-full of unique creative events that will keep your creative juices flowing and at the same time, serve you a healthy dose of entertainment, inspiration and a good look at all the exciting things…
Game Devs – Gear Up for Global Game Jam 2019
Ready to test your game development chops? Gear up for Global Game Jame 2019
The African Geek Calendar 2019
What’s a full 365 days without any exclusive events for creators (designers, game devs, illustrators, cool writers etc), geeks and fanboys and girls alike to attend? Boring, regular, normal – traits that are as far away from you as Pluto…
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