Chronos Studeos Launches "The Competition 2016"!!!

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Yes, everyone at Chronos Studeos is very excited to work on this year’s edition of The Competition as we team up with a host of amazing figures to celebrate and promote the talent of the next generation of Architects.

Read on to discover what you need to do to enter The Competition 2016. Who knows, all too soon it could be YOU up on stage receiving our top prize and setting off on a plane with our Co-Founder, Hassan Anifowose to the West Africa Architecture Festival slated for the 2nd half of 2016.

Promo Video Ad for the Event

Video Credit: Chronos Studeos YouTube Channel

YouTube Video Link for the Promo Ad for the Competition 2016

The Might of Guardian Prime - Issue #7

Might of Guardian Prime Teaser

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As a big fan of Guardian Prime I had to download my own copy of Issue #7 called Control. Did I mention it is #FREE?!!*winks winks* the storyline is well laid out & interesting with a new adversary from the predecessors of the Guardian Prime’s Legacy. Alusi Eze’ Kalu is the #Spirit of Rage.

Might of Guardian Prime Teaser in the Comic

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Comic Variant Art

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African Film Festival - UK

African Film Festival – UK Banner

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African Film Festival – UK Banner

Photo Credit: African Animation Film Festival UK

This festival is based on the theme “Once Upon A Time”. It is a showcase of the best in African Cinema from Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, South Africa and North Africa. A host of independent films from UK Based African film makers. The date scheduled for the festival to hold for 4 days from 23^rd – 26^thof June 2016.

Venues for the Event are as follows:

v  Home Manchester

v  2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN

v  The Miners Art Centre

v  35 Teddington Road, Moston, Manchester M40 0DJ

v  FC United Football Club

v  310 Lightbowne Road, Manchester M40 0FJ

Time: 6pm Red Carpet (to be followed by film screening).It promises to be “The Total Cultural Experience”.

For more information visit the official website and for sponsorship details please contact: +44(0)7455863236 / +44(0)7770294876.

The festival is proudly supported by: HOME, Manchester City Council, Football Club of Manchester, Afristar Promotions, Animation West Africa, Magnumn 3, Radio 9ja and others.

Detailed information on the event is available on Facebookand their official website.

Article Credits/References: AWA Official Group Page and LikePage 

Hyper Realistic Artworks of Oresegun Olumide

Children Playing in the Lagoon

Photo Credit: Oresegun Olumide Facebook Profile

I came across this amazing Nigerian artist’s hyper photo-realistic painting via Facebook by a friend who shared his works. It has gone on to be viral and shared  on most blogs in Nigeria and newspaper websites here was not going to be an exception. His name is you ask is Oresegun Olumide, a graduate of Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria’s premier institution for technical education which also happens to be my father’s alma mata with some family members of mine*winks winks*Here is the school’s official website.

Enjoy other pictures below from his archives below:

Little Girl with Water Splashed on her Face

Photo Credit: Oresegun Olumide Facebook Profile

Teenage Girl Asleep on the Sofa

Photo Credit: Oresegun Olumide Facebook Profile

StrikeGuard - Dual Release

Dual Release Variant Cover Art

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Message from the Vortex

Lighting will strike on the same space twice!!!

Vortex Comics is proud to announce the Dual Release of Strike Guard Issues 4 & 5 on the 5th Of March 2016.

We apologise for the late release of what is supposed to be the Bi-Weekly comic, the quality of your experience is important to us and we have taken a step back to see this through.

The story of Abolaji Coker continues
#4 - Fallen Angel & #5 - Limbo

05. 03. 16

Angels will fall, death will be challenged, and heroes will rise.

Follow Our Instagram / Twitter: @vortexdaily

Read our comics: www.vortex247.com

Read other features of this fictional comic character on the blog about his backgroundstory and variant fan art digital paintings.

Article Credits/References: The Vortex’s Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Links

AWA Show Reel 2016 - Volume 1

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Animation West Africa Foundation popularly known as AWA presents to you their official Show reel to celebrate the New Month of March 2016.
They have put together some of the individual and collaborative projects from community members.

This is the official face/platform of West African Animation and CG Art which is changing the way the African artists are seen, fostering unity among members, encouraging the synergy of teamwork and a new generation of passionate artists whose creativity knows no bounds even with their challenging environments which are not really supporting their creative pursuits.

Working Together for a Better Industry

Photo Credit: Animation West Africa Foundation

This is a thriving community in West Africa and which needs your support on GoFundMe to expand their website (currently under construction) and better fund their activities geared towards raising the standard the West African CG Art and Animation.

Video Credit: Animation West Africa Foundation (AWAtv)

YouTube Video Link for AWA Showreel 2016 - Volume 1

We will see more of this in the coming months. Directed by Sen-Deboh for AWA Foundation and produced by Theo Keys.

Also check this Street Fighter Speed Painting done by community member Bolaji Olaloye

Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2016

Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2016

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Adobe has just announced the 2016 edition of their global digital media competition for students, the Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA).

This is one of the most important international student competitions and launches the next generation of student careers.

Prizes include 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps memberships, invitations to attend the Adobe MAX Conference held in San Diego, California, 1–4 Nov, 2016, yearly Mentorship prizes and much more.

ADAA is open for both individual and group entries. Up to three unique projects may be submitted by each participant, in each of the 14 competition categories, listed below and divided in 3 main segments.

• Fine Arts Segment
• Photography
• Graphic Design / Print Design
• Illustration
• Animation / Motion Graphics
• Video Editing / Post-Production
• Commercial Segment
• Photography
• Graphic Design / Print Design / Illustration
• Animation / Motion Graphics
• Video Editing / Post-Production
• Packaging Design
• Web / App / Game Design
• Social Impact Segment
• Photography / Graphic Design / Print Design / Illustration
• Animation / Motion Graphics / Video Editing / Post-Production
• Web / App / Game Design

The entries, whether submitted by an individual or a group, shall be judged together in each category on a point system, based on:

1. Originality (30%),
2. Effectiveness in meeting their communication objective (40%), and
3. Contestant(s) skills in applying Adobe products as specified in their entry forms (30%).

The top five finalists in each design category or region will be announced on 28 August 2016.

No Entry Fee!

It’s free to enter.

If need more information it is available on the official Adobe Awards websiteand watch the trailer for the event here.

Article Credits/References: CG Africa, Adobe Awards and Vimeo 

BBM Stickamania 2016 - Winners Announced!!!

BBM Stickamania 2016 Nigeria Poster

Photo Credit: BBM Stickamania Website

It’s a wrap folks!!!The BBM Stickamania Competition 2016 is officially over and the winners have been announced. There were 3 winners, 15 runners-up and 25 voters-prizes.

Message from the Organisers

Thanks to everyone who participated in BBM Stickamania, the very talented illustrators and the passionate voters. All the submissions are fantastic, but only a few can win. Nigerians have voted, our judges have decided, and we are pleased to announce our very deserving 2016 BBM Stickamania Winners!!!

This Competition is fully administered by 3AM Media on behalf of Blackberry

Comic Republic Teaches the Art of Comic Making At the Lagos Theatre Festival 2016

The Art of Comic Making Poster

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I first got to know about the super awesome fictional Nigerian comic character Guardian Prime at my 1^st ever ComicCon at the Lagos ComicCon 2013 at the Freedom Park, Lagos Island from Comic Republic head honcho Jide Martin. Guardian Prime is the 1^st Nigerian comic I read & still have the poster of Eru, Shango & Amadioha he gave me then. See more details after the cut...

Interview with Jide Martin

Video Credit: Channels TV

Fast forward to present day year 2016, the popularity is has since tripled in thousands of visits to their official website. They have been featured on World of Black SuperHeroes , BBC, Yahoo News, CCTV, Black Nerd Girls amongst other top blog features.

Comics finally meet Theatre as Comic Republic is set to school even thespians about the dynamics and the emotions behind comic making. The house that brought you Guardian Prime will be teaching at this year’s Lagos Theatre Festival.

The British Council in Partnership with First Bank Announces Lagos Theatre Festival 2016.The Lagos Theatre Festival, which first launched in 2012, was born out of the need to create professional exchange opportunities between the Nigerian and British theatre makers, stimulating innovation in theatre practice and changing the face of performing arts in Nigeria.

Lagos Theatre Festival 2016 Poster

Photo Credit: British Council Website

#New Comic Alert - Raising Dion by Dennis Liu

Cover Art by Jason Piperberg

Photo Credit: Dennis Liu's WebSite

RAISING DION (COMIC BOOK) written by Dennis Liu, illustrated by Jason Piperberg

• Imagine Superman, but from Martha Kent's point of view. Or imagine Spider-man, but from Aunt May's point of view. This is a superhero story, but from the parent's point of view. But unlike her son, she doesn't have any powers. 

• PREMISE: Nicole, raises her 7 year old son, Dion, who has superpowers. Life was hard enough keeping up with the bills, let alone trying to keep track of her son’s invisibility, plasma powers, and telekinesis. In order to study his progress, Nicole films her son 24/7 with the help of her friend, Pat, who is an aspiring filmmaker. But when Nicole starts to notice mysterious men tailing her, and with Dion’s developing abilities constantly changing and becoming more powerful and possibly evil, she must find the courage deep within herself that she can raise Dion on her own.

Comic Trailer

You can download the first issue of the comic below for FREE. You can also purchase a physical copy from the below LINK.

• Support this comic franchise by purchasing the hard copy at this IndyPlanet link 
• Join the Facebook Page at this link 

All funds made from physical sales will be used towards the next issue. 

If you'd like to keep in touch about the latest news on RAISING DION, or have a question or comment - please fill out the form below.  We would love to hear your thoughts!!!

Article Credits/References: Facebook, Dennis Liu's Website, YouTube and CG Blogger’s Archives