Malcolm Carter Wopé is a freelance concept artist, illustrator, art director and 2D animator based in Cape Town, South Africa. Malcolm boasts an impressive portfolio that runs across animation, indie video games and comics. Wopé is currently the lead artist responsible for the design direction of the upcoming Netflix animated series, Mama K’s Super 4.
Animation in Africa over the last few years has seen a remarkable boost, in production and consumption with no signs of slowing down. In June this year, Annecy announced Africa as the spotlight territory for the next edition of the Annecy Animation Film Festival in 2020. This is incredible news that has the African animation
Homework? Check. Saving the world? Double Check. Mama K’s Super 4, Netflix’s first original animated show from Africa? Triple check! Netflix just picked up Mama K’s Super 4, the streaming giant’s first original animated show from Africa and is hiring a team of female writers from the continent to work on it. More on this