The Nairobi Comic Convention (NAICCON) is back at The Junction Mall on Ngong Road this Saturday, 16 November 2024 (10am-6pm), with an after-party in the evening.
Now in its 10th edition, this year, NAICCON has partnered with online African movie retailer and distributor YAKWETU as part of its Animation & Film Festival 2024 that will feature panel discussions and screenings.
“In every collaboration, we are always intentional about making a sustainable and transformative impact on the creative industry of Africa. As such, the NAICCON Animation & Film Festival is a natural fit for our support”, says Mike Strano, co-founder and chief operations officer at YAKWETU. “Furthermore, for everyone who registers for the festival, we are gifting a free seven-day rental of the award-winning animation: Death Valley, on our MyMovies.Africa.”
The annual fun celebration of pop-culture in Africa, includes art, comic books, cosplay, Esports, gaming and tech, as well as an animation and film festival.
The event attracts enthusiastic animators, artists, comic book collectors, cosplayers, digital content creators, families, fans, gamers, illustrators, movie buffs, YouTubers and more.
“Since its inception, NAICCON has been a vital platform for connecting African creatives, industry professionals and fans, from across Africa and beyond, thus enabling African creatives to enhance, collaborate and showcase, in order to reach a wider local, regional and global Audience”, says Ann Ndanu, co-founder at NAICCON. “NAICCON is East and Central Africa’s largest and most dynamic convention for fans of animation, comics, digital arts, film, gaming and technology.”
The 2024 Animation & Film Festival, within Nairobi Comic Con, includes important panel discussions and screenings, being co-hosted by YAKWETU, including:
10.30am-11.15am: Harnessing new Technology for Storytelling, and Transforming Marketing & Distribution through Digital Innovation.
Andrew Kaggia – award-winning filmmaker and 3D animator, Afrikana Digital.
Dean Gichukie – co-founder and game producer, Kunta content.
Jeff Schon – chief executive officer and co-founder, Akili Network.
11.15am-12.00pm: Unlocking the potential of African animation, by exploring opportunities and shaping the future.
Chief Nyamweya – co-founder and creative director, Pungulu Pa Productions.
Njoka Njeru – founder and creative producer, Cũcũ Studios.
Susan Kimanzi – partnerships and business development lead, White Rhino Films.
12.00pm–12.45pm: Securing funding and resources for African animations and films.
Jesse Kangethe – partnerships and development manager, HEVA Fund.
Maurice Chapot – film and media attache for East Africa, Embassy of France in Kenya and Somalia.
Mwaniki Mageria – TV personality, film producer, director-distributor and vice chair, Wabunii Sacco.
02.00pm–04.00pm: Screening of animations and short films from Africa.
Guests can register for the panel discussions and screenings at the Animation & Film Festival and also redeem their free rental here.
Tickets for the overall Nairobi Comic Convention are available via this link.
