For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, who have grown up almost exclusively watching international animations, finding relatable cartoons can be a challenge. The series aims to teach children, irrespective of their nationality, their Arabic numbers and letters, plus educate them about musical instruments like the ‘ney’. “I think we have this complex as Arabs, that we are lesser than Western countries,” added the Adam Wa Mishmish CEO. She created a YouTube channel called Susupereemo, to teach children how to draw familiar, animated Arabic characters. Mariam Al Serkal gives a presentation“They felt content, Arabic content, was very preachy and too informative.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 20, 2020 16:30 UTC