There has been significant growth in Africa’s animation industry in recent years, and young Africans have been at the forefront of this trend. Many African animators are using their skills to tell stories that reflect their own experiences and cultural backgrounds, which has helped to drive the industry’s growth.
African animators are also using their skills to create content for a global audience, collaborating with studios and companies around the world. The growth of the animation industry in Africa is providing new opportunities for young people and helping to showcase the talent and creativity of African artists on a global stage.
It is interesting to see that recognition is being given to studios for the work being done. In light of this, we are excited to announce that we have been featured in the AU ECHO magazine. We were profiled as one of the leading studios at the forefront of building the African Animation industry.
You can find snippets of the interview here.
The picture of Mr Michael Oboh the Co-founder of Orange VFX was used here.
There was an interview session with the CEO of Orange VFX and some of his responses to the interview questions about animation in Africa are captured here:
Mr Richard rightly puts what it takes to become a prominent animator in Africa here
To be an animator, one ought to be able to combine practical and artistic skills ranging from designs, creativity, analytical skills, planning and the ability to commuicate clear. A good understanding of color theory and technical skills like audio editing and understanding of animation software is also vital.
You can read the full interview in the magazine. Follow this link to download and check out pages 55-56: AU ECHO MAGAZINE
Will you like to find out more about the current animation trends? Stay tuned to our blog posts.