June 15, 2019By Kadi
Seen any African animated music videos? Music is what gets us through the rough days, the pleasant ones and everything in-between. Then there’s animation. We ❤️❤️❤️ animation. Imagine a blend of our favorite songs in one of our favorite visual mediums! Now that’s a kicker! Combine the two and you’ve won our hearts! Inspired by
January 1, 2016By Kadi
Looking for African comics or comic books, African comic PDFs, African graphic novels or African comic anthologies? Welcome home. Jump directly to free African comics. Brief Overview of African Comics Since about 2016, the popularity of African comics has risen. Many attribute this to the rise of superhero comic book movies particularly the ones produced
March 13, 2024By Kadi
Calling all creative souls! The epic Frame x Frame Animation Nights returns for a mind-blowing third edition, and it’s bigger than ever and ready to ignite your passion for animation. Join us at the sprawling Untamed Empire for an immersive, unforgettable experience unlike any other. Over 300 animation enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the art
February 20, 2024By Sydney Asare
In the wake of the iconic original Disney’s Kizazi Moto: Fire Generation, Netflix’s Super Team 4 and Kiya and Kimoya Heroes blazing the trail for animations from Africa in 2023, TriggerFish Animation Studio from South Africa has emerged as a frontrunner at the 51st Annie Awards with an impressive six nominations. The prestigious Annie Awards,
November 14, 2023By Mayfair Maclean
Have you received your COVID vaccine? How about your booster shots? Yes? No? Are you perhaps like many with an irrational fear of the vaccine? Are you perhaps afraid you and your family might turn into zombies because of the vaccine? Well strap up nerds, Ian Kwakye (aka Ian Quahachi) has just the webtoon to
October 8, 2023By Kadi
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
July 13, 2023By Squid Mag
In the dynamic world of technology, businesses have the power to create extraordinary experiences and influence positive change. Chocolate Tribe understands this power and has launched AVIJOZI, an inspiring corporate social responsibility initiative that fosters creative collaboration and social impact. This initiative reflects Chocolate Tribe’s commitment to using its expertise to connect, uplift, and make
March 30, 2023By Squid Mag
Harmattan Rain has been at the forefront of documenting the alternative African music scene on the ground, and this new creative direction will dominate the covers of some of the most sought-after playlists on the continent. Featuring bold rhythmic patterns and a hypnotic palette, it perfectly mirrors the experimental and dynamic nature of African Gen
March 29, 2023By Sydney Asare
Frame x Frame Animation Nights (FxF) is an exciting event that features a carefully curated selection of animated short films from all over the world, held in the vibrant city of Accra. The second edition of this event was a huge success, attracting a large audience of animation enthusiasts to Ghana’s only non-alcoholic bar, Eden
January 16, 2023By Kadi
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
January 12, 2023By Squid Mag
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
January 9, 2023By Kadi
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,