Accra, Ghana, the creative energy in Ghana is reaching a fever pitch as the Ananse Heritage Project announces the 3rd Edition of the Anansekrom Toon Festival (ATF) Africa’s International Cartoon Festival set to hold this December 2025!
This vibrant celebration of African storytelling, folklore, and animation returns bigger and bolder, weaving together culture, art, and creativity in a festival designed to inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Officially Endorsed and Backed by Ghana’s Cultural Powerhouses
The Anansekrom Toon Festival proudly carries the endorsement of some of Ghana’s leading cultural and creative institutions:
- Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
- National Commission on Culture
- National Folklore Board
- National Film Authority
- Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA)
- Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited (GTDC)
Their collective support cements ATF’s place as a national symbol of creativity, culture, and innovation showcasing how Ghana’s creative industry continues to champion African heritage on the global stage.
December 2025: A Month of Folklore, Animation, and Inspiration
Scheduled for December 26, 2025, the festival promises to be a colorful blend of education, entertainment, and cultural exchange. This third edition continues the legacy of the previous festivals spotlighting African animation, comics, and cartoon creators while reviving the timeless tales of Kweku Ananse and other folklore heroes through a modern creative lens.
With a lineup of interactive workshops, exhibitions, screenings, and storytelling sessions, participants will have the chance to learn, connect, and celebrate Africa’s rich artistic identity.
The Big Reveal This October
Before the main event in December, this October marks the mega launch of the Anansekrom Toon Festival’s flagship project, a prelude to what promises to be Ghana’s biggest creative gathering of the year.
The event will introduce fresh initiatives, partnerships, and cultural collaborations that highlight how storytelling continues to shape Africa’s creative future.
Presented by the Ananse Heritage Project
The festival is presented by the Ananse Heritage Project, in collaboration with Parables Animation Studios and Verbal Transformers, the minds behind some of Ghana’s most inspiring creative platforms.
Together, they continue to promote African storytelling, folklore, and education through animation and creative media.
Ghana, Get Ready!
As excitement builds across social media and creative circles, one thing is clear, Ghana is ready for the main meal this December.
The Anansekrom Toon Festival isn’t just a celebration; it’s a movement honoring the spirit of creativity, culture, and community.
👉 Check out ATF for all updates: @anansekromtoonfestival
Powered by: Parables Animation Studios & Verbal Transformer
Mark your calendars: December 26, 2025.
The web of creativity is spinning, and Ghana is at the heart of it. Don’t miss it!