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Hi, my film recently played in Brazil's Animage Festival for a special screening of African animation. It's an honor to participate. It's screened at over 50 festivals at this point, and I'm grateful to everyone who helped me on it. Much more to come! #animation #africa #brazil #sankofa #panafricanism #cartoon #thankful #film https://www.instagram.com/p/B4TjfG6DDwF/?igshid=1b4lcb6e5ebsq

NEW VIDEO LINK!!! https://vimeo.com/340638155

This is a dance/performing arts video based on my Afrofuturist character designs for Niara Sakho’s clothing line ETO (Embrace the otherworldly) and it also features and my cousin Sarafina Beck (1st performer). It was great working with these two talented artists!

Hi, here’s my new Demo Reel featuring my Fupitoons award-winning short, whiteboard animations, and other works!

https://vimeo.com/247196730

Hi! My film Orisha’s Journey won a “Special Mention Award” at Fupitoons Film Festival in Johanessberg, South Africa last weekend. It’s Africa’s first Animation festival, so I’m honored to have participated. 

Variety Magazine Article

http://variety.com/2017/tv/festivals/african-toons-take-off-regional-global-partnerships-blossom-1202596273/

Okayafrica Article

http://www.okayafrica.com/cinema-africa-orishas-journey-abdul-ndadi/

Hi, my short will be playing in Scotland, at the AFRICA IN MOTION Film Festival! I'm thankful for the honor, as it's a great platform that's helped to spread the African narrative throughout the diaspora. Feel free to check out an article in The Guardian about some of their exhibitions.

The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/…/cinemas-in-africa-from-crampe…

MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Hi all, I was featured in an article about the art scene in Ghana please feel free to check it out!

Ghana’s art scene is taking shape

Ghana is basking in its burgeoning contemporary art scene. Gallery 1957 is opening in the country’s capital Accra, marking independence day, by showcasing a history of Ghanaian art and the work of current contemporary artists. The Ghanaian art scene has been struggling for decades, requiring funding, but those within the industry, including Creative Director of Gallery 1957, Nana Oforiatta-Ayim, are passionate about providing Ghanaian artists, like Serge Attukwei Clottey, an environment where they can produce and showcase their creations, while earning a living from their art.

Image: Serge Attukwei Clottey courtesy of Gallery 1957

Creatives in the diaspora are also drawing on their heritage for inspiration. Ghanaian-American animator Abdul Ndadi created a cartoon, who’s main character, a young African girl called Orisha takes on adventures.

“As an artist I felt a responsibility, even in a small way, to have an image of a beautiful African girl our youth could identify with, doing cool things. The main reason my main character is female is because not only do black women deal with the problem of racism, they also have the added burden of sexism as well.” @abdulndadi​

Orisha’s Journey - created by Abdul Ndadi.

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Hi all, my film “Orisha’s Journey” was selected to premiere online this Wednesday (December 23rd, 2015) by FILM SHORTAGE for their “Daily Short Picks.” Thank you all for the support and feel free to check it out when its online!

-Abdul 

Ghanaian animator Abdul Ndadi’s fantasy film Orisha’s Journey (2014) has made it to the May 2015 Cannes Festival and will be screened in the Short Film Corner section which is part of the Cannes Court Métrage program. 

I am truly honored to be featured in this years festival and I want to give a huge thanks to my family and ALL my friends for their help and support! -Abdul