The Disney+ Original Series “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” won the coveted Annie Award for “Best Limited Series” in the TV/Media category. The award-winning episode “Enkai” was directed by Kenyan director Ng’endo Mukii and produced by Blink Industries.
The series was a finalist in the “7-10 Years Fiction” category at the prestigious Prix Jeunesse International, according to KBC Digital.
The series just won the Kidscreen Award for “Best Animated Series (Tweens/Teens)” in San Diego, building on its previous achievements.
This achievement cemented the series’ status as a pioneering piece of animated storytelling.
Triggerfish’s anthology series has captured audiences worldwide with its unique narrative, rich images, and diverse characters inspired by Africa’s vibrant history and cultures.
Since its premiere in July last year, “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” has received critical acclaim for its action-packed sci-fi adventures, as well as its unique vision and storytelling abilities.
With Disney’s approval, executive producers Peter Ramsey, Tendayi Nyeke, and Anthony Silverston displayed the joint efforts of a varied group of 14 African directors. The series featured contributions from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, highlighting true African culture and narrative.
With a star-studded voice cast including Florence Kasumba, Pearl Thusi, Nasty C, and Kehinde Bankole, the series provided a fascinating performance that brought its characters to life, increasing the storytelling experience for fans all over the world.
Triggerfish won the Annie Award for “Best Music – TV/Media” for their short film “Aau’s Song.” The film, directed by South Africans Nadia Darries and Daniel Clarke, takes viewers on a fantasy journey inspired by Star Wars, following a child’s quest to discover her destiny.
“Aau’s Song” was also nominated for the Prix Jeunesse International award. The series also won the Lumiere Award for “Best Episodic – Animated”.
Adding to its amazing list of recent accomplishments, Triggerfish’s original series “Supa Team 4,” available on Netflix, has been nominated for “Best International Series” at the 2019 British Animation Awards in March. Malenga Mulendema, a Zambian creator, inspired the show.
“The affirming acknowledgment from these global awards marks a significant milestone not only for all at Triggerfish, but the African animation industry too, highlighting the growing recognition and appreciation for fresh storytelling and authentic representation of African narratives in animation,” Anthony Silverston, the executive producer of Triggerfish, said.