Smids Animation Studios

Africa's Most Exciting Studio telling great African stories to the world through animation. We specialise in creating Kids & Family entertainment content.

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We had an amazing time teaching kids about animation and character design at the Akada Festival.

The future of animation in Africa is bright — and the next generation of storytellers is already rising. ✨🎨

#SmidsAnimation #AkadaFestival #AfricanAnimation #AnimationInAfrica

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📅 Sun, Nov 2, 2025 | 3PM
📍 Alliance Française de Lagos, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi.
🎫 Registration is Compulsory. Scan the QR code to register.

In collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos.

Animating Dreams. Inspiring Generations.

#smids15 #smash2025 #smidsanimation

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It’s celebration time! 🥳

Smids Animation Studios turns 15 and we’re marking the milestone with SMASH 2025 - The SMIDS Animation Showcase! 🚀

An unforgettable evening of stories, screenings, and smiles, celebrating the people and projects that have brought our dreams to life.

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It’s a special week at SMIDS. 💛
We’re celebrating a milestone that means so much to us. ✨

#smids15 #anniversaryweek #smash2025 #smidsanimation

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Animation is where imagination learns to move! Here's to all the animators crafting every detail, from a raised brow to a burst of laughter.

And today, we celebrate the magic-makers at SMIDS who bring stories to life, one frame at a time. Here's to creativity & Inspiration!🎬 💛

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A clash of metal and might!🥊

Chasis, the half-human underdog, takes on MoBamba, a formidable opponent, in the Gidigbo ring.

Who’s walking out victorious? 💥

#chasis #underdog #halfrobothalfhuman #gidigbo #fighter #smidsanimationstudios

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Introducing Odondidi, a fighter who's all about the spotlight and the cheers. 💥

He's got the swagger and the moves to grab all the attention, but will his showmanship be enough to take on the true powerhouses of the ring? 🥊

#odondidi #kainji #gidigbo #smidsanimationstudios

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Unleash the brute force. 🥊💪💥

Introducing MoBamba, Kainji's formidable opponent!
With a confident smirk and stats that are "off the charts", he's a force to be reckoned with. His ferocity in the arena leaves opponents paralyzed with fear.

#mobamba #kainji #gidigbo #fighter

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path forward.

Here’s to more laughter, learning, and love for our great nation. 🥳

#nigeriaat65 #kekoafrica #kekoseries #smidsanimationstudios #happyindependenceday

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Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

Today, we celebrate freedom, culture, and the beautiful stories that make us who we are. 💚

At Keko Africa, we’re keeping our heritage alive by teaching, sharing, and creating stories that not only remind us of our roots, but illuminate the

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Stay tuned… KAINJI is coming. 🎬🔥

#kainji #gidigbo #fighter #shortfilm #characterreveal #animatedshort #comingsoon #smidsanimationstudios #2danimation #africanstories #innerdemons #trauma

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Meet Kainji, a fierce Gidigbo fighter haunted by past trauma.
His biggest opponent isn’t just in the ring, but the Shadow Self that stalks him.

Every strike is powered by pain, every move a fight against his inner demons. 🥊

Can he rise above the darkness and claim victory?

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just for a title… but for something far deeper.

Are you ready for the storm?

KAINJI!!! Coming Soon.
Stay close. You won’t see this coming.

#kainji #gidigbo #gidigbofighter #2danimation #africanstories #shortfilm #animationstudio #comingsoon #smidsanimationstudios #trauma

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🥊 Something powerful is coming…

Our most anticipated short film is on the horizon.

KAINJI is almost here. 🎬🔥

This isn’t just another fight.
It’s tradition. It’s pain. It’s redemption.

In this gripping 2D animated tale, follow Kainji, a fierce gidigbo warrior, battling not

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We won!!!

Ladies and gentlemen, we are so proud to announce that our short animated film, Hadu, won best animation at @fespaco.bf

We are so overjoyed at this wonderful news and we're grateful to everyone at Ouagadougou.

#Fespaco #Smidsanimationstudios #Hadu #bestanimation

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We’re thrilled to announce that Hadu, our animated short film, has been nominated in the Short Film category at the Fak’ugesi Festival Awards! @fakugesi
This is a testament to the hard work and passion to our amazing team at Smids. Thank you so much! #Fakugesi #Smids #hadufilm

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Exciting News! Our short film Hadu has been officially selected for CINANIMA- International Animated Film Festival of Espinho, Portugal for International Grand Panorama. @cinanimafestival
This is such an honour, and we’re very grateful. We can’t wait to share more! #smids #hadu

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Hadu is going to Brazil!
Hadu has been selected for yet another festival, ANIMAGE @animagefestival We’re on cloud 9! More good news loading. Two festivals in, and we can’t wait to see where we go. Thanks for your continued support. Keep shining!
#animation #Hadu #animage #smids

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Our short film HADU is going to Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF), @svafilmfest. We’re beyond honored to be part of this amazing festival. We’re thrilled to see where this journey takes us! #animation#filmfestival #animationstudio#dreambig#festivalbound #Hadu

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“Our DNA in five letters! S-M-I-D-S represents the heart and soul of our company. We’re committed to weaving Stories, adding a touch of Magic, driving Innovation, celebrating Diversity, and igniting Spirit in everything we do!

#smidsanimation #smids #2danimation #viral #fyp