African animation is taking bold steps onto the global stage, with Nigeria’s Smids Animation Studios representing the continent at the prestigious Annecy/MIFA Pitches Animation du Monde finals. This event, held annually in France, gathers the world’s most promising animation creators…
Africa’s animation industry is experiencing what many insiders describe as a golden era. From Morocco to South Africa and Ghana, creative leaders are pushing for stories told from an African perspective, produced by African studios, and made for African and…
Nigeria’s animation industry is gaining global attention as Adefellas, a witty animated TV series by Basement Animation Studios, is set to be screened at the FupiToons Festival in Johannesburg. This selection marks a significant milestone for the country’s creative sector,…
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s most celebrated events for animated cinema, has selected two African short films for competition in its June 14–19 edition. South Africa’s I Am Chuma and Ghana’s Room 5 will represent…
French production and distribution giant Mediawan has taken a major step into the African media market by acquiring a majority stake in Côte Ouest, the Ivory Coast-based producer and distributor. Though the purchase price remains undisclosed, the move signals Mediawan’s…
Adewole Adebayo, president of Nigeria’s King Adebayo Film & Theatre Arts Network Television (Kaftan TV), has been celebrated with the Personality of the Year award by the South West Advancement Group (SOWAG). The award was presented at a well-attended ceremony…
Eight ambitious African documentary projects will receive a combined US$115,000 from the Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund, supporting their development, production, and post-production needs. This funding aims to empower African filmmakers to tell authentic stories, nurture the next generation of…
Mo Abudu, the CEO of Nigeria’s EbonyLife Media, has been officially appointed to the advisory board of Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo (MIA), one of Europe’s most prestigious TV and film trade events. This appointment highlights her growing influence as a global…
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) continues to be one of Africa’s most influential platforms for young filmmakers, combining technical education, mentorship, and real-world experience to raise the quality of film and television production across the continent. The academy is now accepting…