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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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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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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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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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
Douala, Cameroon – June 26, 2025 – Zebra Comics PLC, Africa’s leading digital comics and webtoon platform, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with AEGITNA and the African Literary Agency for exclusive global representation of its intellectual properties (IPs). Under this agreement, both agencies will serve as Zebra Comics’ official representatives for securing international
African webcomics are emerging as a vibrant and authentic medium for storytelling, cultural expression, and digital creativity. From sci-fi epics rooted in ancestral mythologies to slice-of-life dramas echoing everyday African realities, creators across the continent are redefining what comic art looks and sounds like from an African perspective. These stories are not just entertainment—they are
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Naver Webtoon’s AI-based chat service ‘Character Chat’ [Source = Naver Webtoon] Naver Webtoon’s “Character Chat”—an AI‑powered conversational feature—has quietly reshaped webtoon engagement. Hitting 100 million messages from 3.5 million users, it’s not just a flashy number. What’s more notable: teens and young adults dominate usage, paid messages now make up 41%, and original series see dramatic spikes
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When football meets storytelling, something magical happens. A last-minute goal, the poetry of a perfect assist, or the heartbreak of a missed penalty — these moments, already powerful on the pitch, become legendary when translated into comic panels. Globally, the fusion of football and comics is a growing genre — and in Africa, especially football-crazed
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What Is Folklore? Folklore is a body of stories, beliefs, traditions, and customs passed down from generation to generation. These stories often explain natural events, human behaviour, morality, or social customs. Every culture has its own version of folklore. In Europe, a good example is the collection of folklore from the Brothers Grimm. In Asia,
