READ MORE Ghanaian-Canadian artist Ekow Nimako builds Africa out of LegosThe first part of the exhibition provides a solid foundation for African comics by honouring pioneers. At the crossroads of influencesFrom the outset, African comics have been at the crossroads of influences between African traditions and Western dominance. From 1972 onwards, this international trio collaborated with the magazines Kouakou and Calao created by Pierre Rostini for French-speaking African countries. Yes, black and/or African female characters were so rare in artistic productions that I knew I had to create them. African demands, militant acts, French reluctance, legal advances, blind spots…everything is explored with precision and colour.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 16, 2021 07:17 UTC