Graphic Medicine in Africa

26/06/2024

Winter is coming!!! Who will tell the King he is naked?

25/06/2024

Seeing through the KK government lies. A handful of people cannot simply think that all Kenyas-- professionals, experts, ordinary Kenyans are wrong and that they don't mean well for this country by asking for the
It is arrogant, insensitive and outright dictatorial

25/06/2024

Who do I offer a handshake, and entrap them while at it.

24/06/2024

The Asterix and Obelix Fans
Netflix has revealed their first image from their forthcoming animated series ASTERIX & OBELIX: THE BIG FIGHT that is due to open on the Netflix 1st semester 2025.

Synopsis
Rome is desperate to conquer the last independent village in Gaul and the home of Asterix and Obelix. The secret to the Gauls’ battle superiority is a magic potion, but when the potion master loses his memory, the villagers are left to their own devices against the might of Rome.

Production Team
Directed by Alain Chabat and Fabrice Joubert, produced by Alain Goldman, and manufactured by TAT Production in Toulouse.
Adapted from the original work by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.

Victor NdulaMédiathèque Alliance Française de NairobiFelistas ThairuCartoons by CelesteCeleste WamiruMapolomoko MaddMsanii Kimani WanyoikeOzone MwenyeweJames MuruaJames KamawiraChristopher WainainaChief Nyamweya

24/06/2024

Citizens Scenarios 2020 — 2030
Between September 2018 and April 2019, Dr Katindi Sivi, one of Africa’s top six female futurists, facilitated a process that sought to build possible future scenarios in Kenya and they developed an insightful report dubbed “Citizens Scenarios 2020 — 2030.”
Dr. Katindi and the team that was constituted by Uraia Trust came up with 5 possible scenarios:
• Mapambano – a reactive and proactive citizen scenario;
• Wachana nao – an alienated citizens scenario;
• Vile vile - a conformist citizen scenario
• Liwe liwalo – a passive citizen scenario
• Hustler - a survivor / pragmatic citizens scenario
These are hypothetical and they got some things wrong but it is also eerie how prophetic they were with some predictions have come to pass and are unfolding now.
Check out Scenario 4: “The incumbent government continued using the guise of religion to justify their misdeeds and every emerging challenge was analyzed from this point of view. Religious tensions rose as other groups sought equal recognition and as a result the country held interfaith prayers, led by the mothers of Kenya. The outcome of the meeting was an unconstitutional prophesy that the incumbent was to rule for life if Kenya was to continue experiencing blessings and peace. The incumbent, in a bid to entrench his autocratic tendencies quickly mobilized political support to amend the Constitution to legalise this position without any opposition. Corruption and other vices continue without any checks and were justified by religious jargon like ‘patience pays and in due season, the country shall be made new again.”
UraiaOliver WaindiMoyi AloysiusSimon MuchiriCyprian NyamwamuMwalimu Mutemi Wa KiamaField Marshal Boaz WarukuOp-Ed ConversationsOsendo Con OmoreVictor NdulaMapolomoko MaddNdungi Githuku

18/06/2024

REVEAL! Comics ConversationsEA presents 'Publishing for Kids' with Melissa Wakhu.
Have you made comics for kids and young audiences? What intrigues you when creating for the young minds?
This edition, as Reveal Comics turns 1, we will be hosting Melissa Wakhu, founder Sol Kids, a best selling author who is charting new frontiers in children's content production as she explores "Publishing for Kids and Comics for Kids"
With 16 published titles to her name and co-founding Sol Kids Africa, with Sauti Sol, Africa's largest music group, Melissa is quickly becoming a household name and is changing the African narrative, one story at a time.

Join us on Saturday 22nd June as we explore and learn more about Comics for young audiences from a guru.

When: Saturday 22nd June, 2024;
Where: Alliance Française Multimedia Library;
When: From 2 - 5 pm,
FREE ENTRY!

🚨 DON'T MISS THIS!

25/04/2024

We!Are Unmuted Campaign
The campaign celebrates African ingenuity and resilience in the face of climate and social injustice through creativity. They are currently seeking applications from Advocacy Organisations, Creative Collaborators, and Hubs in Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal.

They are looking for your support in spreading the word about this opportunity. If you know of individuals or organisations who would benefit from this grant and are passionate about driving positive change in Africa, please share the information with them or forward them this email directly.

Here are the key details:

Application Deadline: May 13, 2024
Grant Amount: $10,000
Target Countries: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Egypt
Purpose: To lead in the delivery of a creative campaign and pop-up showcases addressing climate justice
To learn more about the campaign and how to apply, please visit this link

Climate Lab We!Are Unmuted Apply today About We!Are Unmuted Crtve Development’s Climate Justice Lab, We!Are Unmuted, celebrates the remarkable spirit of Africa in the face of climate change and social injustice. We proudly showcase the ingenuity and resilience of African communities, especially in...

16/04/2024

REVEAL! Comics ConversationsEA presents Comics for Social Change with Victor Ndula and Celeste Wamiru.

Join us as we explore this and learn how Comics for Social Change have been used in Kenya and beyond.

When: Saturday 20th April, 2024;
Where: Alliance Française Multimedia Library;
When: From 2 - 5 pm,
FREE ENTRY!

Mapolomoko MaddVictor NdulaGilbert MwangiFelistas ThairuOzone MwenyeweCeleste WamiruCartoons by CelesteJames KamawiraMsanii Kimani WanyoikeChristopher WainainaMédiathèque Alliance Française de NairobiAfrica Arts and Letters NetworkPolitical comicsAfrican Arts Journalists NetworkArtMatters.InfoTICAHBritish Council, UpperhillChief Nyamweya

13/04/2024

Call for application to Kenyan Comic artists

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KgEueEuKoV4qW5VM/?mibextid=Nif5oz

🚀Call for applications 🚀
Are you a Practicing Kenyan Comics Artist? This opportunity is for you.
Theme: Slice of life
Submit to [email protected]
Deadline for submission: 30th April 2024

ℹ️ register as a practicing comic artist.
🔗 https://afkenya.org/call-for-practicing-comics-artists/

25/03/2024

Fan Fact
Did you know ?
Unhygienix only appears in the 14th album?
Find out here:
https://www.facebook.com/OpEdConversations

09/03/2024

It is going to be an exciting week! An insightful week for comics and graphic novels in Kenya and the region.
The lineup of events:
-12th March: with a presentation & performance by Anne Defreville;
-13th March: Presentation on the status of the African comics market; Panel discussion on the future of comics
-14th March: Are Comics a Fine Art?
-15th March: Opening of the exhibition- Siri ya Samaki wa Upanga co-curated by Eirc Dubois