more Makmende... the world just can't get enough!

Makmende musings in the blogosphere.....

I'm thrilled by all the recent hype that the Makmende phenomenon has generated.... but what is more interesting is the blog postings that are appearing all over the place discussing whether this is the first african meme that has caused such as stir. In particular I loved Ethan Zuckerman's observations and article,
Makmende's so HUGE he can't fit on Wikipedia

This article is definitely worth a read...

tinga tinga gets bad press....

The online magazine African Colours has just ran a story on the recent animation Tinga Tinga Tales that was being produced by British company Tiger Aspect in collaboration with HomeBoyz Studios in Kenya. Whilst the BBC has covered the story of the release of this animated series as a success story to be had - both in terms of the contribution of East African content to a global audience (in the vein of the Tinga Tinga art that it derives its aesthetic from, the narrative content) and in terms of the expertise of  East African animators in making the film - recent events have taken an unforseen turn for the worst!

Tania Bale's Blog posting on AfricanArt Online gives a different story about the unfolding events surrounding the development of this project. You can read her account at this link: AFRICANART

JAB goes RETRO with a viral video : Who is Makmende?

 Just a Band hit the web again with their brilliant retro "Shaft"-like video. You can watch and listen to their brilliance on their YOUTUBE station, JustaBandwidth




You can support their endevours on the AfricaUnsigned initiative click here to listen to their music

Read all about it on the Wall Street Journal 

Animation, Zimbabwe and creative muses

An interview with animator Carl Ncube of the "Nyami-Nyami" fame - the short animated film which was a local hit with young children in 2007. Here he talks of his experiences and inspirations as a Zimbabwean animator.

Click here:
We don't understand what an inventive spirit is: Interview with Carl Joshua Ncube Upenyu Makoni-Muchemwa, Kubatana.net February 24, 2010


Dear Mama from iaminawe on Vimeo.

a vimeo find on Sembene

a lovely animation/ film by jason silverman: to read about Sembene: A documentary Film

for more information read the article on silverman and the grant he was awarded by Sundance at GregoryP's blog click here

for more information about the film see the Sundance Documentary entry click here



SEMBENE trailer 4-2010 from jason silverman on Vimeo.