About Us
The Rendacon Animation Film Festival is Africa’s premier platform for celebrating the art and culture of animation. This dynamic event brings together animators, storytellers, and enthusiasts from across the continent, creating a space where creativity and innovation take center stage. With a focus on showcasing African stories, Rendacon highlights the continent’s unique voices and visual styles, inspiring both creators and audiences alike.
More than just a film screening event, Rendacon offers a rich blend of activities, including workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. It is a gathering ground for seasoned professionals and emerging talents to share ideas, learn from industry leaders, and explore the ever-evolving animation landscape. Through these interactions, attendees gain valuable insights and connections that fuel their creative journeys and career growth.
Rendacon is a celebration of storytelling in its most imaginative form. Whether you’re an animator seeking to present your work to a wider audience or a fan captivated by the magic of animation, Rendacon is the ultimate destination. It serves as a melting pot of inspiration and collaboration, driving the growth of the African animation industry and shaping the future of animated storytelling on the global stage.
ORGANISER
The Rendacon Animation Film Festival is proudly organized by SPOOF MEDIA LTD, the same team that organizes Lagos Comic Con . Over the years, it has evolved into a vital event within Africa's creative space, fostering growth in the animation industry and bridging the gap between creators and audiences.
Lagos Comic Con is West Africa’s largest gathering for lovers of comics, animation, gaming, literature, and all things geek culture. Since its inception, the convention has brought together diverse creatives, including animators, authors, game developers, and cosplayers, while hosting renowned industry figures. It is more than a festival — it’s a movement that celebrates the boundless potential of human imagination.
Through its sister event, Rendacon, Lagos Comic Con continues to provide a platform for African creators to shine, offering opportunities to showcase their work, collaborate, and learn from global experts. Together, both events are transforming Africa’s creative landscape and propelling the region’s animation industry onto the world stage.
VISION
Our vision at Rendacon is to build a thriving animation ecosystem in Africa, starting with Nigeria as a hub of creativity and talent. We aim to nurture the industry by promoting collaboration, education, and innovation within the animation space.
Central to this vision is our Animators' Directory — a unique networking tool that connects creators, studios, and professionals across the continent. By fostering a sense of community, we encourage animators to share ideas, pool resources, and seize new opportunities. This growing network is key to unlocking the vast potential of African animation, creating an environment where creatives can thrive and take their stories to the world.
As the animation industry grows, Rendacon is committed to unlocking new economic opportunities for African creatives. Our goal is to see African animated stories recognized globally, celebrating the richness of our cultures and the diversity of our voices. Together, we are scripting a future where African animation is at the forefront of the global storytelling revolution.
FOUNDER/CONVENER
Ayodele Elegba, popularly known as "The Dreammaker," is one of Nigeria’s most influential figures in the comic and animation industry. As the founder and Festival Director of Rendacon Animation Film Festival, Elegba has been instrumental in creating platforms for Nigerian animators to thrive and gain international recognition.
With a career that began in 1999 as a comic writer, Elegba has developed several iconic Nigerian comic titles, including Strikeguard, Vantage, Boxsa, Jinx, and Central Attack. His work on Boxsa gained international recognition, with a live-action TV series currently in development. In 2008, he launched Comicpanel Magazine to promote and celebrate Nigerian comic creators.
Elegba is also the visionary behind Lagos Comic Con, which he founded in 2012. The event has grown from just 300 attendees in its first year to over 6,000 participants annually, becoming a major cultural event in Africa. As the Chief Creative Officer of Spoof Animation, he leads one of Nigeria's leading animation studios, producing acclaimed short films and series such as Lost Dreams, Strikeguard, and Area Daddy. Through his efforts, Elegba continues to push the boundaries of African animation, mentoring young talents and championing African stories on the global stage.