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Google partners Maliyo Games to train 500 African mobile game developers
One of Nigeria’s oldest mobile game developer studios, @maliyoapp, partners @Google to host GameUp Bootcamp, a game development training program for developers in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana. With applications closing on August 2, here’s what you should know.
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SA-based Triggerfish studio partners Disney to release African-themed animation series in 2022
South Africa-based animation studio @Triggerfish, announces a partnership with @Disney to produce an African-themed animated series based on ten stories from 14 African creators. The series debuts on Disney+ in 2022
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Global eSports industry to hit $3.6 billion by 2025
The immersive world of eSports and Games Streaming will be worth $3.6 billion by 2025, but what’s the outlook for Africa?
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Disney partners Africa’s Kugali Media for animated series set in Lagos, Nigeria
The African entertainment industry could be set for another landmark as Disney, in collaboration with African entertainment entity, Kugali Media, plans a movie series adaptation of pan-African comic book, Iwájú.
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UPDATED: How Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters, Nollywood’s first feature-length animated film, was made
Nigeria’s first feature-length animated movie, Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters made its official outing to the big screens on December 11, 2020. Here’s how it was made
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How a 3D visual effects video of a drone delivering a carton of Indomie fooled the internet
Anisiuba Uche who made the Indomie drone delivery video talks about how he got into visual effects (VFX) and how his 35-second video that fooled the internet came together.
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Why Africa is not yet ready for the eSports boom
There is clearly a global eSports boom, and Africa is getting the desired attention due to its ’emerging market’ status. But the impact will remain insignificant if underlying infrastructural issues remain unsolved.
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While writing for popular TV shows, this Nigerian scriptwriter found her true calling in animation
Earlier this year, Nigerian scriptwriter Omotunde Akiode was selected as one of the writers of Netflix’s first African animation series. This is the story of her journey from local shows to international exposure.
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How Ajebo created a niche for himself in the Nigerian comedy industry using animation
Ever wondered the story behind Nigerian comedian, Ajebo’s funny cartoon skits (HouseOfAjebo)? Find out here.
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Leti Arts wants to ignite the African games industry revolution from Ghana
Leti Arts, an almost decade-old gaming development company based in Ghana, is pioneering a unique approach to interactive gaming for the whole of Sub-Saharan Africa.
