Kizazi Moto to be broadcast across Africa this August
After its global premiere on Disney+ last month, The Walt Disney Company Africa on Monday announced that the Disney+ Original anthology series, “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” will be broadcast across Africa when it lands on Disney Channel this August.
Featuring stories from Africa, a double bill of films will be broadcast each weekday from 28 August – 1 September with 5-film marathons airing at on September 2nd and 3rd.
“Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire is an action-packed animated sci-fi anthology that presents ten futuristic visions from Africa, inspired by the continent’s diverse histories and cultures.
Creators hailing from South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe present uniquely African perspectives to imagine brave new worlds of advanced technology, aliens, spirits, and monsters.
Says Christine Service, Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa: “We are excited to be bringing this innovative and celebrated series to viewers across the continent, giving those without access to Disney+ the chance to be part of an unforgettable ride into Africa’s future, presenting visions of the continent as never before seen.”
The ten creators include Ahmed Teilab (Egypt), Simangaliso ‘Panda’ Sibaya and Malcolm Wope (South Africa), Terence Maluleke and Isaac Mogajane (South Africa), Ng’endo Mukii (Kenya), Shofela Coker (Nigeria), Nthato Mokgata and Catherine Green (South Africa), Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove (Zimbabwe), Tshepo Moche (South Africa), Raymond Malinga (Uganda) and Lesego Vorster (South Africa).