Animation dreams in Togo: Michel Ocelot inspires at the FIGA festival

In Lomé, a large crowd gathered to hear from Michel Ocelot, the creator of the iconic animated film Kirikou, as he attended the Gbaka International Animation Festival (FIGA), a celebration of animated cinema.

Kirikou and the Sorceress, released in 1998, has left a lasting impact on the animation world. Based on an African folk tale, it tells the story of Kirikou, a clever and courageous young boy who stands up to the powerful sorceress…