Fanuel Leul - Ethiopia
Qedamawi Comics is a collective of creatives and individuals who desire to tell African stories authentically and promote a positive representation of Africa in the world.
Their comics aim to preserve and showcase Africa's rich cultural heritage, challenge stereotypes, and inspire a new generation of African creators and readers.
Their grant will be used to increase the reach of the first issue of Bugnad through an app and to release the second issue of the comic. “Ultimately, this grant is important in transforming our creative vision into a tangible reality, one where our comics become an integral part of diverse communities, sparking imagination and storytelling appreciation and, in turn giving us the motivation and support to continue telling stories.”