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…

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…

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…

Hero Corps Takes Flight: Best Animated Short of The Nice Awards 2025

Hero Corps, from Spoof Animation, transforms Nigerian superheroes into a thrilling animated short. Winner of Best…

The NICE Awards 2025: Lagos Set for the Biggest Night in African Comics & Animation

The NICE Awards are returning bigger and bolder this December, bringing together Nigeria’s top comic artists,…

AFRIFF 2025 Shines a Spotlight on “The Travail of Ajadi”, Nigeria’s Rising Stop-Motion Triumph

A handcrafted Nigerian stop-motion triumph, The Travail of Ajadi by Adeoye Adetunji capped a stellar festival…