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From clay puppets and folklore to Netflix deals and futuristic superheroes — journey through Africa’s colorful, rhythmic history of animation and the storytellers who brought its myths to motion.  “Africa’s stories were always animated — now the world can finally see them move.”   Scene 1: When Stories Were Shadows on the Wall Long before there was film, before pencils and pixels — Africa was already animating. Around flickering fires, voices danced. Hands waved, eyes widened

Discover how African filmmakers and musicians are using soundtracks and sync deals to expand global influence — turning film scores into powerful cultural exports. “Every beat that leaves Africa carries a story — and every story now has a soundtrack that travels with it.” The Rise of Soundtrack Diplomacy African films are no longer just telling stories — they’re singing them across borders. From the rhythmic beats in Queen Sono  to the soul-stirring melodies of The Black Boo

Discover how Africa’s streaming industry is reshaping in 2025 — from business models and local language markets to the platforms dominating Sub-Saharan Africa. “We see a unique opportunity to transform video consumption in Africa with high-quality, accessible and relevant content.”— Selorm Adadevoh, Group Chief Commercial Officer, MTN Group It’s 2025, and the African streaming battlefield  is louder than ever. Showmax’s relaunch, Netflix’s local-first push, and MTN’s telecom-