This past weekend was a dream come true for many geeks and nerds in Africa with the onslaught of activities at 2 prominent comic conventions on the continent. In Nigeria, the 8th Lagos Comic-Con concluded on a smashing note while in South Africa, the second year of Comic-Con Africa connected the southern African geekdom even more.

While we couldn’t be at any of these great events (our very own Tobi who is Lagos based only managed to attend the last day of Fearless Lagos Comic-Con), other media houses were and they captured Lagos Comic-Con and Comic-Con Africa in their full splendour.

Note, Lagos Comic-Con and Comic-Con Africa are two of the biggest gathering for comics, games, animation and all things geek.

Below, we’ve curated all the scoop on both events for your viewing and reading pleasure. As a bonus, we’ve also included scoops on the maiden editions of Abuja Comic-Con and Accra Animation Film Festival as well as Nairobi Comic-Con.

Lagos Comic-Con 2019

The 8th edition of Lagos Comic-Con kicked off from Thursday, September 19 – Saturday, September 21 at Alliance Francaise, Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Day 1 of Lagos Comic-Con

First up, Kadi’s personally curated #LagosComicCon19 Twitter stream.

Since I couldn't make it to #LagosComicCon19 in the flesh, might as well experience it digitally. Kind courtesy the tireless labour of bloggers, vloggers, podcasters, photographers and social media. Hello #FearlessLagosComicCon #SquidMag #AfricanComics pic.twitter.com/tAArtmGhAG

— Kadi Yao Tay (@kaditayy) September 20, 2019

Comics and VR: The African Future

Sodas ‘N’ Popcorn: Rain, Ratnik and Rite

https://sodasandpopcorn.com/ratnik-rite-lagos-comic-con-2019/

ShockNG

You missed.

Check out Day one at @Lagos_ComicCon #LagosComicCon19 pic.twitter.com/0IT0K1d98z

— S H ⚡ C K ! (@Shockng) September 20, 2019

Sodas ‘N’ Popcorns: Pitching Competitions and Master Classes

https://sodasandpopcorn.com/lcc-2019-master-classes-day-two/

The Native: Lagos Comic-Con is Inspiring a New Generation of Comic Enthusiasts

https://thenativemag.com/communities/lagos-comic-con-new-generation/

ShockNG Full Recap

What We Saw at Lagos Comic Con 2019: Malika, Ratnik, Hero Corp & Joker

Plat4om Recap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru2PhjIVPSQ

Comic-Con Africa 2019

The 2nd edition of Comic-Con Africa took off on Saturday, September 21st and will end tomorrow, September 24. It is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa.

The South African: Comic-Con Africa Day 1

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/tech/comic-con-africa-highlights-day-1-night-king-william-shatner/

The South African: Comic-Con Africa Day 2

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/tech/comic-con-africa-day-2-nolan-north-troy-baker-and-marvel-panel-discussion/

The South African: Comic-Con Africa Day 3

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/tech/comic-con-africa-day-3-cosplay-lapring-and-daniel-gillies/

Siliconeer

S.Africa cosplayers flock to African comic convention

Eyewitness News

https://ewn.co.za/video/10574/a-look-inside-comic-con-africa-2019

For photos and videos on both Comic-Con Africa 2019 and Lagos Comic-Con, follow the hashtags below:

• #LagosComicCon19 (Instagram) #LagosComicCon19 (Twitter)
• #LagosComicCon (Instagram) #LagosComicCon (Twitter)
• #FearlessComicCon (Instagram) #FearlessComicCon (Twitter)
• #ComicConAfrica (Instagram) #ComicConAfrica (Twitter)
• #ComicConAfrica2019 (Instagram) #ComicConAfrica2019 (Twitter)

Abuja Comic-Con

Story Stones Africa

https://storystonesafrica.com/abuja-comic-convention/

Nairobi Comic-Con

Sights and Sounds of Nairobi Comic-Con 2019