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

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

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

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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Zebra Comics Signs Worldwide Representation Deal with AEGITNA and the African Literary Agency

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

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Why African Webcomics Shouldn’t Be Free

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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Webtoon’s AI 100 Million Milestone

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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Football and Comics: The Possibilities for Epic Storytelling

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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How African Folklore Powers the Rise of Comics and Webtoons – A Zebra Comics Case Study

Why African Folklore Is a Goldmine for Comics, Webtoons, and More: The Zebra Comics Case Study

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,

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How Zebra Comics is Revolutionising Digital Storytelling in Africa

The Digital Age and the Evolution of Storytelling The 21st century brought with it a seismic shift in how we tell stories. Books became e-books, cinemas transformed into streaming platforms, and the once-analogue comic book flipped its pages into digital format. Whether it’s a podcast, a Netflix binge, or an interactive game, storytelling is everywhere—evolving

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Webcomics Market Projections for 2025: Global Trends, African Growth, and Cameroon’s Emerging Scene

The webcomics industry, once a niche space inhabited by indie creators and hobbyists, has matured into a global powerhouse poised for extraordinary growth by 2025. Fueled by the mobile revolution, expanding internet accessibility, and shifting consumer habits toward digital entertainment, webcomics are redefining what it means to tell and experience stories across cultures.In this article,

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