Dissirama Laba is an illustrator, designer and entertaining content creator. Her work features bold, vibrant colors, which somehow, evoke a strong sense of softness that’s typical of pastel colorways. When you think wonderful illustrations for UX/UI projects for websites and apps, social media posts and even animation, Rama is your plug. Rama has an interesting
It’s not a seahorse, it’s not a ship, it’s a cow – a squid cow. Hold your fins, that’s just Squid Comic of the Week! This week’s comic is Red Hunter by Kolanut Productions. Know anything about the Mole-Dagbani, Naa Gbewaa or Tohazie? No? Then you’re in for a wild ride. KolaNut Productions’ Red Hunter
Emmanuel Gyamfi Boateng, popularly known as Mind of El is a children’s book illustrator based in Ghana. He is a self taught digital artist born and raised in Kumasi. According to his profile on Shannon Associates, he started digital painting in 2014 and has since created intriguing artwork for names like British X Factor star,
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
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
Kalabash is a groundbreaking online manga anthology series produced by Afrotokyo, featuring four exciting short stories by talented, up-and-coming writers and illustrators from Zimbabwe. The name Kalabash, like the calabash gourd, represents a diverse mix of homegrown manga talent all in one place. A print edition of this debut manga collection, Kalabash (also known as
It’s not a seahorse, it’s not a ship, it’s a cow – a squid cow. Hold your fins, that’s just Squid Comic of the Week! This week’s comic is My Grandfather Was a God by Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande. It’s a fresh new year and we’re excited to bring back Squid CoW, our fun,
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
Mervin Kaunda is a gifted illustrator, character designer and animator whose work evokes feel-good, inspirational and simply adorable energy. He’s the recipient of the Michigan Kalamazoo Animation and Film Festival award for best animation. Mervin’s work centres black females – children and adult alike – and is inspired primarily by fantasy, sci-fi while taking some
Ready yourselves for an epic gaming week at for an epic gaming week at Accra Esports Week (AEW) 2023 As we ring in the new year of 2023, gamers and esports enthusiasts in Ghana have something special to look forward to: the maiden, Accra Esports Week 2023. Mark your calendars if you’re a fan of