Lagos Comic Con 2024 is returning for its 12th edition, promising to be a landmark event that’s bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before. As a cornerstone of African pop culture, the convention draws creators, fans, and industry professionals from across Nigeria and beyond. This year’s event is designed to offer something for everyone,
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming 12th edition of Lagos Comic Con, it’s time to mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience. With a media partnership now in place, we are thrilled to bring you exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes previews of this must-attend event. Here’s why Lagos Comic Con 2024 is
Ozo Ezeogu, the comic book wizard who’s made waves in Nigeria and beyond, has stepped out of the panel and onto the canvas with his latest masterpiece, “Break the Kolanut.” With the echoes of The Holy Art Gallery’s recent exhibition (which held in London from July 19 – 28) still ringing, it’s high time we
Originally published on OkayAfrica and written by Nadia Neophytou. Beserat Debebe is no stranger to taking his biggest dreams and making them come true. He founded Etan Comics in 2018, and in January next year will celebrate 6 years in the business of bringing African fantasy and superhero stories to audiences around the world. Debebe, who was born in
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
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
This post was originally published by Sahara Weekly on May 31, 2020. Submissions for the 4th edition of the Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA closed on May 15, 2020, and received 905 entries from 100 countries. This is a remarkable increase in the number of entries and countries compared to the 2019 edition when
Data Pepple is an illustrator, cartoonist and lawyer from Nigeria. Her illustration and animation work is playful, colorful and lush. From her bio, Data indicates that she has previously worked for BBC, MTV, Gal-dem, and Weekday among others. Enjoy. See more of Data Pepple’s art on Instagram, Twitter and her YouTube channel. Bahari Blue is Squid
The Nommo Awards 2020 shortlist for Speculative Fiction by Africans has been released. It features comics from Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Rwanda. Last month, the African Speculative Fiction Society announced the longlist for this year’s Nommo Awards for Speculative Fiction by Africans (ASFS). This covered 4 categories namely graphic novel/comics, short story, novella and
Ever wondered what the perspective of a privileged upcoming musician in an Afrobeats industry might be? Orange City has a clue. Stop what you’re doing and picture this, an animated show about Afrobeats, the zanku dance and all her cousins, the Nigerian music industry and a troublesome artist and his team navigating all the drama.