Bridges of opportunity: Animation initiative a boost for African artists
As demand for African content grows, this new collab links local talent with international mentors and creates platforms where emerging stars can shine
25 July 2021 - 00:00
Not too many people take amaPopayi seriously. This is a genre of animated entertainment whose colloquial name stems from Popeye, the iconic cartoon character who first appeared in 1929. Times might have moved on since then, but for African animators, not enough...
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