A YouTube screen grab of CMR KIDS TV -a TV channel on YouTube fteaches young Cameroonian children languages such as Ewondo, Dioula, their culture and history.

Disney+ and Cartoon Network, two major US animation platforms, announced last month they will air four productions by African creators. This comes on the heels of similar announcements by streaming giants like Netflix and Youtube Originals, indicating a demand for representation and homegrown narratives among African audiences amidst a global market boom for animated content.

Source: These African animators are saving their native languages using cartoons