Movies, animation, comics, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week.
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA –Gaming/Comics
Meet ‘Beast’ and ‘Yvng Savage’
Renowned as the first African player to be sponsored by Red Bull, Thabo “Yvng Savage” Moloi is South Africa’s best FIFA player. The 19-year old has won numerous awards including the 2018 VS Gaming FIFA Festival.
His counterpart, 23 year-old Julio ‘Beast’ Bianchi is just as well accomplished, having made history by being the first South African team to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Bianchi has also featured in the 2018 FIFA Global Series Playoffs in Amsterdam where he defeated two time world champion, Agge Rosenmeier
Whilst these young gamers have achieved much personally, they have now made history by being the first gamers to feature in Forbes Africa 30 Under 30!
Moloi and Bianchi Feature in Forbes Africa 30 Under 30
Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 is a list that features “resilient self starters, innovators, entrepreneurs and disruptors” from Africa and both Moloi and Bianchi have been listed in the 2021 issue.
This marks the first time that esport players have ever featured on the list, alongside achievers from Creatives, Business, Technology and Sport.
Moloi and Bianchi are also some of the youngest people to ever appear on the list, making this an even greater achievement. Congratulations to them!
Check out more https://esportscentral.co.za/fifa/forbes-africa-30-under-30-2021-features-esports-players/
Introducing Ndoli
Created by Rwandan-based Imanzi Creations, Ndoli is a fantasy graphic novel that tells the story of a young teenage prince who has lived in hiding for all his life.
The young boy spends his days with his friends, dreaming of freedom meanwhile the oppressive ruling his people have spent years searching for him and are getting a step closer to find him.
Check Out Ndoli Volume 2!
On the 2nd of June 2021 Comic Republic published volume 2 of the fantasy-fiction novel, Ndoli.
In the new volume, the young prince becomes the most wanted man in the kingdom of Waraabin and the victim of an empire-wide hunt.
Volume 2 is now available to read for free on the Comic Republic website.
Head over there now https://m.thecomicrepublic.com/
Visit the Imanzi Creations twitter page to find out more.
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA –Gaming/Comics
Dark Horse Has A Gaming Division!
Renowned entertainment publishers Dark Horse, have launched their very own Dark Horse Games division!
The new division will be led by general manager, Johnny Lee and will start off with a team of less than ten people. Dark Horse Games intend to create games based on their lesser known original properties and franchises whilst also partnering with other studios to bring their bigger brands into the game world.
Find out more https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-06-01-dark-horse-comics-establishes-gaming-division
Made in Korea
Released on May 26, Made In Korea is a brand new sci-fi comic published by Image Comics.
Written by Jeremy Holt and accompanied by art by George Schall, Made in Korea follows the story of a couple that purchases an artificial surrogate child to grow their family. Upon her arrival, their new robot, Jesse, begins to discover that her new family is not the only who need her help.
Loosely based on the author’s own life experience, Made in Korea is an adoption story that explores themes of identity, family and belonging.
Issue #1 of the 6 issue miniseries is out now.
Check out more https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/image-comics-made-in-korea-artificial-intelligence-jeremy-holt-interview