Movies, animation, 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 – Comics/Gaming
Predator Gaming and ACGL’s Exciting News
Gaming hardware suppliers, Predator Gaming, in partnership with South Africa tournament organizers Africa Cyber Gaming League (ACGL), have recently announced some exciting news!
Predator Warzone Showdown- It’s About to Go Down
From the 21st of October the 9th of December they are going to be holding a Call of Duty War: Warzone tournament series. So, for a period of eight weeks, gamers can look forward to some intense action, with R20 000 in prize money up for grabs.
Registration is free, so don’t miss out!
Find out more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HLND0Xt3Io
Introducing Onzuo Onguogo aka Whyt Manga
Nigerian Onzuo Onguogo known most popularly by his online name, Whyt Manga is the creator of the manga, Apple Black. Inspired by anime, manga, films and the art of storytelling, Onguogo decided to delve into the world of manga and bring something unique to the table and thus, Apple Black was born.
A Little Bit About Apple Black
The manga, Apple Black takes place in a fantastical world of sorcerers. It follows the story of a young Sorcerer named, Sano who is said to be a Trinity, as he sets out to fulfil his prophecy and save his world from a dark event called the Infinite Night. At the same time, he is trying to solve the mystery of his father’s demise.
Through Apple Black, Onguogo’s explores themes such as politics, evangelism and forgiveness whilst also delving into his own Nigerian influence and African roots.
Find out more https://www.saturday-am.com/appleblack
YouNeek’s Unique Youniverse
In an effort to keep fans engaged with their stories and bring more continuity and interconnectivity between their comics, YouNeek Studios have recently announced the creation of Youniverse. Dubbing it the MCU of graphic novels, Youneek studios’ Youniverse is a series of superhero graphic novels, with individual stories that will serve as an overall plot.
The first chapter of the series is called Genesys and will comprise six titles, featuring Malika, Windmaker, E.X.O and many more.
Find out more https://youneekstudios.com/genesys/
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA –Manga
Who is Frederick Jones?
Frederick Jones is the owner, publisher and founder of the manga anthology magazine, Saturday Am, which is to the most diverse Shonen anthology. Jones is also a storyteller and from his comes one of the most unique mangas, Clock Striker.
Clock Striker – Manga’s First Black Female Shonen Lead
Jones’ Clock Striker follows the life of young girl named Cast, who dreams of being a Blacksmith, a legendary figure with almost magical engineering skills, but she is handicapped and comes from a marginalised town. But after she discovers a female Smith named Philomena Clock, she becomes her apprentice and begins going on adventures and training to reach her dream of becoming a Smith.
But what sets Clock Striker apart from its counterparts is not only its unique story but the fact that it is the first Shonen manga to feature a black female lead! Talk about breaking boundaries. Through Cast’s story Jones hopes to bring more diversity to the world of manga and show people that no matter your race, or gender, there is nothing you can’t do!
Find out more https://www.saturday-am.com/clockstriker