Lion Forge’s Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes Set for PAFF 2026 Premiere in Los Angeles

Lion Forge Entertainment’s animated feature Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes is set to premiere at…

Industry Leader Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye Calls for Sustained Investment to Grow African Animation

African animation holds immense creative and economic potential, but sustained investment remains the missing link. Industry…

Are Comic Awards Still Worth Anything or Just Fancy Popularity Contests?

Awards were meant to celebrate excellence. But in Nigeria’s comic industry, many creators now whisper the…

Africanfuturist Animated Feature Crocodile Dance Surpasses Kickstarter Goal, Moves Into Development

Africanfuturist animated feature Crocodile Dance raises over $95K on Kickstarter, earns festival recognition, and moves into…

Nigerian Studio Basement Animation Co-Produces “Ejo,” Selected for Eurimages Co-Production Award Pitch at Cartoon Movie 2026

Nigerian studio Basement Animation joins an international co-production as animated feature film Ejo earns a Eurimages…

Afro Animation Short Film Awards 2026 Opens Call for Submissions, Spotlighting Global Black Animation Voices

Afro Animation Short Film Awards 2026 has officially opened submissions, calling on animators across Africa and…

Spoof Animation at 10: An Exclusive Interview with Founder Ayodele Elegba

Dive deep into the inspiring journey of Spoof Animation’s founder, Ayodele Elegba, as he shares the…

Iyanu Earns Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, Marking a Major Moment for African Animation

Iyanu, the African-inspired animated series from YouNeek Studios, has earned three NAACP Image Award nominations, marking…

Spoof Animation at 10: A Decade of Magic, Grit, and Global Recognition

From a mini smallroom studio in Ogba to global festival recognition, Spoof Animation’s 10-year journey is…

AnimateNG Launches Monthly Animation Contest to Spotlight Nigerian Talent

AnimateNG introduces a monthly animation contest designed to discover, promote, and amplify Nigerian animators through themed…

Animated Epic “David” Set to Shake the Global Animation Scene: A South Africa–U.S. Epic Arrives December 19

A new era of African animation is unfolding. David, the highly anticipated animated musical from South…

Gabriel Ugbodaga on Nigeria’s Animation Future: Talent Is Here, Training and Exposure Are the Gaps

Nigeria doesn’t lack talent what it needs is access. That’s the message from animator and filmmaker…