The Disney+ Original anthology series "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire," which had its global premiere on Disney+ last month, will be aired on Disney Channel (DStv, Channel 303) in Africa this August, The Walt Disney Company Africa said today.
A double bill of films featuring tales from the continent will be shown at 17:00 CAT on each weekday from August 28 through September 1, and 5-film marathons will be shown at 15:15 CAT on September 2 and 3, respectively.
The action-packed animated science fiction anthology "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" features ten African futuristic ideas that are motivated by the different histories and cultures of the continent. African perspectives are presented by creators from South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe as they create futuristic worlds filled with advanced technology, extraterrestrials, ghosts, and monsters.
The Walt Disney Company Africa's Senior Vice President and General Manager, Christine Service, says, "We are excited to be bringing this innovative and celebrated series to viewers across the continent, giving those without access to Disney+ the chance to be part of an unforgettable ride into Africa's future, presenting visions of the continent as never before seen."
The ten creators are: Simangaliso "Panda" Sibaya, Malcolm Wope, Terence Maluleke, Isaac Mogajane, Ng'endo Mukii, Shofela Coker, Tafadzwa Hove, Pious Nyenyewa, Raymond Malinga, Lesego Vorster, and Ahmed Teilab (all from Egypt).
With voices from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Florence Kasumba, Blood Sisters' Kehinde Bankole, Queen Sono's Pearl Thusi, Godzilla vs. Kong's Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Rafiki's Sheila Munyiva, Soul City's Lillian Dube, Blood Sisters' Clementine Mosimane, and Blood Sisters' Mandisa Nduna, as well as Generations:
Peter Ramsey ("Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse"), who received the Oscar® for best director, Tendayi Nyeke, and Anthony Silverston all work as executive producers. The anthology's principal studio, Triggerfish, collaborates with animation studios throughout the world and on the continent.
From August 28 to September 1, double bills of "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" will air on Disney Channel (DStv, Channel 303) at 17:00 (CAT), with special 5-film marathons on September 2 and 3.