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Why Ignoring Comics Is Dangerous for the African Cultural and Creative Industries

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The Misunderstood Place of Comics in Africa’s Creative Landscape Anyone who has ever attended a comic book fair or geek convention in Africa knows the familiar rhythm. You display a beautifully crafted comic, and before the reader even finishes flipping through it, the questions begin: “Why don’t you turn this into an animation?” “Have you […]

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Is Manga Piracy Really Cheap?

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How “Free” Becomes the Most Expensive Choice in Africa If manga piracy were truly the cheapest path to reading, Africa would already be home to several dominant comic industries — studios buzzing with creation, artists earning sustainable incomes, and digital platforms flourishing like their Japanese and Korean counterparts. But for something that feels “free,” piracy

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LA FOLIE MANGA ET L’IMPACT DU PIRATAGE SUR LA BANDE DESSINÉE AFRICAINE

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Auriez-vous imaginé qu’une grande partie de la Gen Z africaine s’identifierait davantage à Naruto qu’à des icônes comme Mansa Musa, Um Nyobé, le Sultan Ibrahim Njoya, Chaka Zoulou ou même Soundiata Keïta ? Et pourtant, traversez aujourd’hui un lycée, une faculté, un taxi ou un marché animé du continent, et vous verrez des bandeaux de

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THE MANGA CRAZE AND THE IMPACT OF PIRACY ON AFRICAN COMICS

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Did you ever imagine that Gen Z across Africa would relate more with Naruto than with African icons like Mansa Musa, Um Nyobé, Sultan Ibrahim Njoya, Shaka Zulu, or even Sundiata Keita?  It sounds unimaginable, but wander into any school corridor, university campus, bus stop, or WhatsApp group today and you’ll find orange headbands, anime

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Why African Webtoons Are the Next Big Global Trend

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If you care about comics and digital storytelling, keep your eyes on African webtoons. The vertical-scroll webtoon format, built for phones, snackable yet binge-worthy—is colliding with Africa’s unmatched youth demographics, mobile-first habits, and a wave of fresh creative voices. The result isn’t just a regional boom; it’s a movement with the ingredients to shape the

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Webtoons as a Bridge to Ancestral Connection: A Powerful Tool for the African Diaspora

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In a world increasingly driven by fast content and fleeting trends, connection—deep, meaningful connection—is what many of us are truly seeking. For members of the African diaspora scattered across the globe, this yearning often takes the form of a question: Where do I truly belong? In the digital age, surprisingly, one of the most powerful

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BD Camerounaises : Héritage et Nouvelles Générations

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La bande dessinée au Cameroun est une histoire riche en passion, résilience et créativité. Entre un héritage solide porté par les pionniers et une nouvelle génération d’auteurs qui redéfinit les codes, la BD camerounaise occupe aujourd’hui une place de plus en plus visible dans le paysage culturel africain et international, portée notamment par des initiatives

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L’évolution de la bande dessinée africaine : un voyage de soixante ans entre tradition et modernité

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La bande dessinée africaine, riche et plurielle, traverse les décennies en reflétant les transformations profondes du continent. De ses débuts intimement liés aux influences coloniales aux créations hypermodernes d’aujourd’hui, elle s’impose désormais comme un art majeur et une voix culturelle distinctive. Cet article propose une observation détaillée de son évolution, illustrée par des exemples emblématiques

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