This event is in the past.It took place on October 23, 2025 at The Africa Center.


Two evenings of African animation from Mali to Kenya, featuring short films that span surreal pyramids, folkloric adventures, and African nursery rhymes. Each night wraps with creator conversations and live storytelling.
African cinema
Family-friendly
Animation showcase
Cultural storytelling
Tips
🎬Oct 22 includes talkback with animators from DRC and Burkina Faso
📖Oct 23 features live storytelling by Badenya
🌍first US festival devoted exclusively to African animation
4th Annual Harlem African Animation Festival
East Harlem


Two evenings of African animation from Mali to Kenya, featuring short films that span surreal pyramids, folkloric adventures, and African nursery rhymes. Each night wraps with creator conversations and live storytelling.
African cinema
Family-friendly
Animation showcase
Cultural storytelling
Tips
🎬Oct 22 includes talkback with animators from DRC and Burkina Faso
📖Oct 23 features live storytelling by Badenya
🌍first US festival devoted exclusively to African animation
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