…partners National Theatre
Smids Animation Studios and the National Theatre, now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture, have joined forces to nurture the next generation of African animators through Toontopia, Nigeria’s first and only children’s animation festival.
Dami Solesi, chief executive officer of Smids Animation Studios, said the festival was established to give young storytellers a creative home and strengthen their connection to African culture through animation and art.
The collaboration brings together industry expertise and a landmark cultural venue to create hands-on learning opportunities for children.
Speaking during the second edition of the festival held at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre, Solesi said the initiative was created so children can see themselves reflected in the stories they watch and are encouraged to become creators rather than passive consumers of content.
According to Solesi, Toontopia is built around two objectives: exposing children to animation and storytelling from
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