Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi
Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 February 1988 |
| Education | Federal University of Technology, Minna, National Open University of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Years active | 2014-present |
Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi (popularly known as Benny Dee; born February 15, 1988) is a Nigerian animator.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Dazhi was born in Minna, the capital of Niger State, North-central Nigeria. He is a graduate of both the National Open University of Nigeria and the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he entered the entertainment business as a rapper prior to becoming an animator.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Dazhi gained recognition while working with Nigerian video director Akin Alabi as the head of animation on the movie The Legend of Oronpoto.[5]
In September 2021, he partnered with Cartoon Network as the creator and director of the new Cartoon Network Africa animated dance series, the CN Dance Challenge.[6][7][8] The show instructs children in different African-inspired dance routines using two animated dance instructors, Anwuli and Kingsley.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ admin (22 October 2021). "Victory for Nigeria as Benny Dee lands cartoon network deal to showcase African dance culture". Vanguard. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ admin (October 22, 2021). "Benny Dee Lands Cartoon Network deal to showcase African Dance Culture". The Sun. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ admin. "Being The Biggest Animator In Nigeria Now, Isn't Luck But Hardwork – Benny Dee". Leadership. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ editor (22 October 2021). "Benny Dee's 'JustArt' reignites the beautiful world of animation". Blueprint. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Tolu, Kareem (July 11, 2020). "Watch the first snippet from Akin Alabi's animation 'The Legend of Oronpoto'". xplorenollywood.com. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Tomi, Falade (October 9, 2021). "Brand-new CN Dance Challenge Show Cranks Things Up On Cartoon Network". Independent. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "CN Dance Challenge". www.cartoonnetworkhq.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "Cartoon Network Africa challenges kids to dance with new local production". c21media.net. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Tuchow (September 23, 2021). "Cartoon Network Africa busts a move". kidscreen.com. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
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