Fak'ugesi Festival

The official Fak'ugesi trailer is out now! ⚡⚡⚡ A huge shoutout to the brilliant minds at Mollo Animation Studio who brought this magic to life! The energy of Jozi is beautifully captured in every frame, set right here at the heart of digital creativity in Africa—the iconic Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct. Fak'ugesi Festival has become a pivotal hub for innovation, not just in South Africa but across the continent, shaping the future of African tech, arts, and culture in a global conversation. Massive thanks to the phenomenal Mollo Animation Studio team: - Director: Marthinus D. van Rooyen - Art Director: Lola Alma Aikins - Producer: Sthembiso Mpehle - Background Painting: Itebogeng Phillips - Background Painting: Mohammed Hoosen - 2nd Key Animation: Joshua Kelvin Tshipamba - 2nd Key Animation: Ulrich March - 2nd Key Animation: Thami Kolweni - 2nd Key Animation: Austin We couldn't be more excited about how this trailer represents the pulse of Fak'ugesi—unlocking potential, creativity, and innovation for Africa and beyond! 🔥 #UntilUnlocked #Fakugesi2024 Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct University of the Witwatersrand

A huge thank you to IQOQO for this fantastic article. We’re thrilled to have shared this journey with so many talented creatives and innovators. Here’s to celebrating the power of African artistry and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible! #Fakugesi2024 #AfricanCreativity

The Fak'ugesi Awards have become a vital platform for recognizing and celebrating the exceptional digital talent emerging from across Africa. This year’s festival proudly showcased groundbreaking work from winners in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and beyond, putting the continent’s best and brightest digital innovators in the spotlight. As we mark Fak'ugesi's 11th year, the awards stand as a testament to Africa’s expanding influence and creativity on the global stage, highlighting how digital innovation from this continent is shaping the future. Here’s to the talent that continues to drive African digital transformation forward! #FakugesiAwards #AfricanTalent #DigitalInnovation #Creativity #AfricanInfluence #FakugesiFestival Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct University of the Witwatersrand Eduardo Cachucho Erika Denis

The Fak'ugesi Awards have once again spotlighted the extraordinary talent driving African digital innovation. This year’s event was a record-breaker, with an incredible number of submissions from 17 countries across the continent! From groundbreaking pioneers to emerging champions, we celebrated those pushing the boundaries of digital creativity and reshaping the future. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, showcasing the strength, diversity, and ingenuity of African innovation. Here’s to the visionaries and changemakers! #FakugesiAwards #AfricanInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Creativity #FutureOfAfrica #FakugesiFestival Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct University of the Witwatersrand

💥Thank you Maputo Fast Forward for inviting us to be part of your festival this year ! ⚡️ Lodi Matsetela and I were presenting Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct Fak'ugesi Festival, Digital Lab Africa and #MolloAcademy during the festival cession : Immersive Imaginaries — Learning Circle Congratulations to the festival team for the amazing work in curating and coordinating this beautiful festival 🙏🏻 Elodie Finel Maëva Cournima João Roxo #Michelle for you warm welcome and for your interest in our work. We look forward to implement all the collaborations we talked about. Thanks you to my colleagues from Expertise France Naïl Muniglia and Matthieu Gardon-Mollard for introducing us to your partners and to the Mozambique Creative Industries ecosystem and for the exiting collaborations we’ve been able to identify. Thanks you to the @French embassy in Mozambique, to Yann Pradeau and Clémence Bessière 🙏🏻 to Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano José-Maria Queiros Jérôme Naissant @Ana Lúcia Crúz 🙏🏻 for the Mozambican partners that welcomed us Nildo Essa Matilde Muocha Paulo Chibanga, Eca, Bravantic, Anima

We're thrilled to have hosted three exceptional visionaries Joy Mawela, Malik Afegbua, and Brian Afande, as part of the #CCI IN #AFRICA delegation. These remarkable talents took the stage for an inspiring panel, sharing insights into how African artists, filmmakers, musicians, designers, and creative businesses are harnessing emerging technologies like #AI, #XR, and #blockchain to reshape and amplify their narratives in a complex, post-truth world. 🌍 Their dedication to highlighting Africa's role on the global stage in the creative and cultural industries is a powerful testament to the transformative potential of African creativity. ✊🏿 Joy, Malik, and Brian's work not only elevates African voices but also demonstrates the continent’s capacity to lead in leveraging innovation to influence culture worldwide. 🚀 🌟 Thank you, Joy, Malik, and Brian, for your impactful contributions and for shining a light on Africa's creative brilliance. #AFRIKIKK Slickcity Media BlackRhino VR Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct Fak'ugesi Festival Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) asbl AFRICALIA vzw #KIKK24 #CCIinAfrica #Africa #Artists #Filmmakers #Musicians #Designers #CreativeBusiness #Talk #FriendsRoom #Cultural #Creative #Industry pics by Bryan Nicola Maxwell

Earlier this month, Edu Game Namibia had the honor of participating in Fak'ugesi Festival for the third time. This impactful event, a collaboration between Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct and the Wits School of Arts’ Digital Arts Department, celebrates the remarkable expansion of African digital creativity under the theme #UntilUnlocked. This year’s Fak’ugesi marked an inspiring journey of cultural expression, professional growth, and personal empowerment in the digital arts. The event featured diverse workshops, game showcases—including Edu-Game Namibia’s contributions—and numerous learning opportunities for attendees. One standout workshop was led by Games for Change Africa which focuses on merging game design with social impact. During this workshop, participants were grouped and challenged to create a game aligned with a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Our group was tasked with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Together, we developed a game concept that emphasizes economic inclusion for young girls, which was selected as the winning concept for driving social change. It was lovely working with Danei Rall and Lisa Adams on my team. The experience was both rewarding and enriching, reaffirming the potential of gaming to foster meaningful impact in our communities.

Earlier this month, I had the thrill of participating in my first major game jam and Pitch-a-thon at Fak'ugezi 2024! Collaborating with talented friends, we created an amazing rhythm-based game inspired by classics like Guitar Hero, all within a tight deadline. Our challenge? Incorporate Mr. Selwyn's Music into a game that embodies the spirit of Hip-Hop. I'm incredibly proud of what our team achieved in such a short time. Although we didn't take home the top prize, the experience was truly priceless. Huge thanks to the Fak'ugezi team for hosting this fantastic event! Your dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration is inspiring. #Fakugezi2024 #GameJam #HipHop #GameDevelopment #Collaboration #Innovation #GamingCommunity #RhythmGame #GuitarHero #witsuniversity Zithelo Mhlanga Olwethu Shezi Puleng Manganye Lutholwethu Mapolisa Fak'ugesi Festival

Hello Everyone! Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct is hosting another Animation Xchange next Thursday 24 October. We have special guests! GOBELINS Paris is coming to town and they'll be joining us! If you want to find out our their Animation Master's programme, this is for you. MOLLO will also be presenting the making of the 2024 Faku'gesi Festival Trailer. To attend rsvp below at this link: https://lnkd.in/d_4RwMFB Erika Denis Fak'ugesi Festival Marthinus D. van Rooyen Sithembiso Mpehle Joy Mawela

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