2018 will forever be remembered as the year comic book legend and the king of movie cameos, Stan Lee passed away. Last year will also be remembered as the first time Squid Mag celebrated Frank Odoi, a pioneer of comics in Ghana and Kenya with his Akokhan comic series. …

What’s the creative scene in East Africa, specifically Ethiopia like? On our end, we’re mostly aware of Jember creator, Debebe Beserat (Etan Comics) and afro-futurist illustrator Fanuel Leul. …

The Nommo Awards 2020 shortlist for Speculative Fiction by Africans has been released. It features comics from Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Rwanda.
Last month, the African Speculative Fiction Society announced the longlist for this year’s Nommo Awards for Speculative Fiction by Africans (ASFS). …

A belly flop can be painful, hilarious and embarrassing, but not if you’re Penny in this adorable animated short from Triggerfish Studios.
Belly Flop is an award-winning South African animated short film written by Kelly Dillon, directed by Jeremy Collins and animated by Triggerfish Studios starring Penny, a fearless young…

In August 2013, a collective of young men, excited and wet behind the ears, convened on the colorful and historic streets of Jamestown. They were there to showcase their work to an audience hungry for artistic expression that was rare, imaginative and unlike anything they had ever seen before. …

If you’re a fan of Mr. Eazi or Afrobeats music, chances are you’ve watched at least one of the many 2D animated “music videos”, tagged as visualizers released between 2017 and now. These visualizers feature amusing and easy-to-follow stories and unique dance moves that end up on real-life dance floors.
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