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-Animation/Movies
Who didn’t love “Hair Love’’?
In 2019 academy award winning short film, “Hair Love” struck a chord in the hearts of millions of people worldwide. But then again, how could it not? The short film, directed by Matthew A. Cherry, poignantly and humorously tells the heart-warming story of African-America father (Stephen) who bonds with his young daughter (Zuri) after overcoming the daunting and dangerous task of taming her wild hair. Checkout the short film on YouTube below…
The short film resonated with many families across the globe in similar situations and has gained so much buzz that, this year, HBO Max have ordered for it to be turned into a series.
From Hair Love to Young Love
The short film is going to be produced into a 2D Animation series that will follow the lives of the Young family seen briefly in the short film; parents Angela and Stephen, their daughter Zuri and Rocky the cat (we can’t forget him), as they traverse the 21st century and face trials and triumphs both in the home and in society.
Hair Love’s director Matthew A. Cherry, along with HBO Max are as excited about getting the Young family’s story out there as people are to hear it, and there is no doubt that when the series hits television people are gonna love it.
To read more on the upcoming series check out this link https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-07-07/hair-love-series-matthew-a-cherry-hbo-max
NEWS OUT OF AFRICA- Tech and Gaming
Calling All Apps – Apps Africa Innovation Awards 2020
It’s 2020 and the Apps African Innovation awards are back! Here to once again celebrate leading mobile and tech across the continent and showcase Africa’s best mobile and tech innovations.
Last year the Apps Africa Innovation awards, held in Cape Town, were a great success and saw tech start-ups and corporates showcasing their work in Africa ,winning awards for digital and social innovation in categories such as Social Impact, Best African app, Best Fintech solution and many more. The awards will take place again this year in Rwanda and entries are open!
Come One Come All– Entries are Open
Entries for the Apps Innovation Awards are open! Any start-up, corporate or established ventures which has launched services in at least one African market is welcome to enter this event. There will be 12 award categories that range from Media and Entertainment Award to Agri & FoodTech Award.
The lucky finalists and winners will not only have the chance to win one of these prestigious awards but they may also have the opportunity to gain industry recognition among other awesome things. So if you’re a tech company with a foot in Africa and believe you have what it takes, to find out more and make your entry before the deadline visit:
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NODWIN Gaming and the Inkosi Super Cup
Earlier this year, Indian esports solutions company NODWIN Gaming had their first foray into the African esport market when they launched their South African Inkosi Super Cup tournament. The tournament was such a huge success that it opened up Managing Director and Founder Askshat Rathee’s eyes to the active and enthusiastic gaming community that is alive in Africa. So now NODWIN Gaming are bringing esports to Africa!
Esports Expanding to Africa
Moved by the Inkosi Super Cup turn out, NODWIN Gaming have since opened their first international office in Johannesburg. This move will open up NODWIN Gaming’s international esports tournament not only to South Africa but to the whole continent of Africa. So gamers, keep your eyes peeled and ears open, there could be a gaming tournament right around the corner!
To learn more about it check out https://www.esportsinsider.com/2020/07/nodwin-gaming-enters-africa/