Nigerian Comics and Animation
02. Nov, 2009 
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Thanks to artists like Spaceboy Nigeria we have been introduced to world of comics and animation in Nigeria. Like many parts of Africa, Nigeria has a strong but relatively unknown community of artists that are passionate about creative digital arts. The majority of these artists are limited by a lack of resources and also an unstructured and infant animation industry. Nevertheless, these independent artists continue to shell out great projects drawing attention to the potential of great projects coming out of the continent.
Lagos, Nigeria has already held multiple events and conference to encourage comics, cartoons and animation in the country. The Lagos Comics and Cartoons Carnival is an example of this gathering of lovers, fanatics and artists dedicated to the art of comics and animation. Animation workshops are held each year to promote and facilitate new artists.
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We showcased some projects below. Please send us more recommendations and we encourage you to check out this blog by Spaceboy, dedicated to Nigerian comic artists. We also have a growing community of African artists and animators on The Community.
AFRICA BENSON – Kenneth Coker & Spaceboy Nigeria
Imperial Creations Studios Limited
Eniola – Kenneth Coker
Tenugo – Spaceboy Nigeria
Canary Seven – Elfworks
Jupiter Jonah – Shobo & Kenneth Coker
Pilot – Yegwa Ukpo
Easy Delicious – Bibi Green
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Hi!
Just wanted to say thanks so much for the plug and the article!
The industry here is still taking it’s first breaths and we definitely need all the attention and care we can get.
Keep up the good work with the website!
Most definitely. Thanks again guys for showcasing what we are doing. You’d be surprised at how many Nigerians don’t know they have this talent pool at their doorstep.
Nice to know there are a lotta guys out there doing Naija proud in comics and animation.
Every time I come here, I learn something new.
Thank you!!!!!
Nice work!
As curator of the exhibition Picha, that shows comic-drawings by artists from many African countries, I visited the Lagos Cartoon Festival in november 2008 together with TT Fons from Senegal and Kola Fayemi from Nigeria. I am pleased to see that the Nigerian scene is developing, with cool works from Yegwa Ukpo, Victor Eguvoen and Kenneth Shofela Stoker!