Movies, animation, gaming and tech. Want to know what’s happening in Africa and beyond? Here’s the Run Down for this week.
NEWS BEYOND AFRICA – Gaming
Exciting News for League Of Legends Gamers
As some may know, for the past few weeks, hints of a new champion have been floating around the League of Legends gaming community but nothing had been confirmed. Well we have some exciting news for all lovers of League of Legends! Just yesterday on the 30th of August 2020, Riot Games finally confirmed League of Legend fans suspicions when they released a trailer for their new champion, Samira.
Check out the trailer
Introducing League Of Legend’s Latest Champion – Samira Desert Rose
Samira, also known as Desert Rose will be the latest addition to the League of Legends champions. In the words of Riot Games she is a gifted, ruthless marksmen, and her weapons of choice are a large sword and dual-wield guns, which make her perfect for melee and long distance fights!
To find out more about this new champ follow the link below https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/riot-drops-official-trailer-for-leagues-newest-champion-samira
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA – Tech/Entertainment
Africa Tech Summit 2020
From the 20th to the 22nd of October, 2020 Africa Tech are going to be hosting their 10th summit online. The event will be geared towards helping attendees drive business opportunities and get industry insights in areas ranging from Fintech to MCommerce to AI and Cyber security. The event will feature online keynotes, breakouts and workshops as well as talks from key speakers in the tech industry.
To register and find out more follow the link below https://www.african-markets.com/en/events/upcoming-events/216-africa-tech-summit-connects
African Creatives Making Space for Africa
Afrofuturism fused with African heritage and history is showcased in the creations of production companies The Nrb Bus, Black Rhino VR and INVR as well as visual artist, Kwame Nyongo. These East African creators have made use of VR and animation in a unique way to connect African history to the world of today.
African Space Makers and Apes in Space
The production companies are doing this through African Space Makers, an interactive, VR mockumentary, that takes viewers on a journey through Nairobi and five urban groups that work in the creative industry. Kwame Nyongo, is making a change through his animation film Luanda Magere whichfollows the story of a Kenyan folk hero who uses his special powers and gifts to save his community from their enemy 500 years ago.
Both these productions have gained international recognition and are showing the world that there is indeed, a future for animation in Africa.
Click here to find out more https://www.hivos.org/news/african-storytelling-featured-at-international-film-festivals/