It is loosely inspired by Nigerian broadcaster and music critic Benson Idonijes 2016 memoir Dis Fela Sef!
Sopowhich translates as connect in Yoruba, one ofNigerias major indigenous languages, has just rounded up production.
The company is also in discussions with distributors and streaming platforms for an international release.
SopoCreele Animation Studios
Sopois the second animated short from Nissi Ogulu who is also Idonijes granddaughter after 2020 workThe Satchel.
Music is at the heart ofSopo.
There has never been a better time to take African animation mainstream.
At Creele, our mission is simpleto produce African animation for a global audience.
Incredible stories are waiting to be told, and it would be unfair to keep them hidden.
