How These African Animators Are Changing the Industry and Drawing Global Audiences
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- By Gabriella Opara, edited by Omose Ighodaro
- July 24, 2024
In recent years, an increased number of companies and streaming platforms have turned their attention to the billion-dollar African animation industry. Shows like Cartoon Network’s "Garbage Boy and Trash Can'' released in 2022, "Supa Team 4" released on Netflix in 2023, and "Iwájú'' released on Disney+ in February, exemplify how companies are collaborating with local African creators to produce original stories, fostering a shift toward authentic African storytelling.