# Lifanima

> LIFANIMA is Nigeria’s leading animation festival. Established in 2017


## Posts

- [National Orientation Agency Unveils N22.5m Animation Award](https://lifanima.com/2025/10/20/national-orientation-agency-unveils-n22-5m-animation-award/): National Orientation Agency NOA, has unveiled a new animation award, with a total cash prize of N22,500,000. The award was unveiled at the 9th Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA on Thursday October 9th, 2025. This project is being implemented in partnership with LIFANIMA. Speaking at the unveiling, the Director-General of National Orientation Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu said the project is a unique opportunity for our creative community to engage with the Nigerian Identity Project—an initiative of the NOA aimed at promoting the ideals captured in the National Values Charter (NVC). According to him, “The NVC outlines seven national promises […]
- [AFRICA’S BEST ANIMATORS REWARDED AT LIFANIMA 2025](https://lifanima.com/2025/10/13/africas-best-animators-rewarded-at-lifanima-2025/): Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA, at its just concluded 9th edition, has announced the winners in the festival’s five award categories. The festival received 1,337 submissions from 114 countries. The award for Best Visual Effects went to FIRE REGALIA, directed by Enose Emmanuel while Best Animation Commercial was awarded to BANKING NEVER STOPS WITH KEYSTONE BANK, directed by Chinagozim Abraham. THE TRAVAILS OF AJADI, directed by Adetunji Adeoye picked up the award for Best Stop Motion Animation. Francis Brown’s BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS won in the 3D Animation category while Damilola Solesi’s HADU won the award for Best 2D Animation. […]
- [Lifanima 2024 Photo Gallery](https://lifanima.com/2024/11/03/lifanima-2024-photo-gallery/): PICS: L-R. Dr Isa Omagu, Divisional Head, Large Enterprises, Bank of Industry; The Director General, National Orientation Agency, Mallam Issa-Onilu and MUYIWA KAYODE, Festival Director of Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA at the festival’s award night in Lagos. PICS: L-R. Dr Isa Omagu, Divisional Head, Large Enterprises, Bank of Industry; The Director General, National Orientation Agency, Mallam Issa-Onilu and MUYIWA KAYODE, Festival Director of Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA at the festival’s award night in Lagos.
- [Winners Emerge at Lifanima Animation Awards](https://lifanima.com/2024/11/03/winners-emerge-at-lifanima-animation-awards/): Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA has announced winners for the 2024 edition of the festival which held in Lagos Thursday October 31, 2024. Awards were given out to animators in four categories including 2D, 3D, Animated Commercial and Stop Motion Animation. The Award for Best Animation Commercial went to PLASTIC FREE PARADISE by Jamaica based animator, Kevin Jackson. Nigeria’s Michael Eneje and Joel Innocent won the Best 3D Animation Award with their entry, ÌRÀPADÀ (REDEMPTION). The award for Best 2D Animation was won by TOSIN’S STORY directed by Angelo Anosike and Mbuotidem Johnson while NO ONE HEARS US by […]
- [The Largest Gathering of Animators in Nigeria! Promote Your Animation Products and Services at LIFANIMA 2024](https://lifanima.com/2024/10/13/the-largest-gathering-of-animators-in-nigeria-promote-your-animation-products-and-services-at-lifanima-2024/): ▪ At LIFANIMA 2024, you can book a stand to promoteyour animation software and services, speaking directlywith animators from across the country.▪ RATES▪ Product Display and Demonstration Stand – N100,000BOOK A STAND AND DEMONSTRATE YOUR PRODUCTS▪ OR BE AN OFFICIAL PARTNER▪ Your brand logo on all communications/advertising▪ Product Display and Demonstration▪ Your Products as Award Winner Prize▪ N2,500,000 (Value In Kind)InquiriesDare: 0708 205 0453Muyiwa : 0802 223 6555 (WhatsApp Only)Email: mails@uspbrands.com
- [LIFANIMA OPENS CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR ITS 8TH EDITION](https://lifanima.com/2024/02/26/lifanima-opens-call-for-entries-for-its-8th-edition/): The Lagos International Festival of Animation is thrilled to announce the opening of its 2024 call for entries, inviting animators from around the globe to submit their works to the festival. As the premier Animation Film Festival in Nigeria, LIFANIMA aims to showcase the diversity, creativity, and innovation within the world of animation. Established and emerging animators alike are encouraged to submit their original works across a variety of categories, including but not limited to: + 2D Animation short film + 3D Animation short film + Animated commercial + Visual effects + Stop motion “We are excited to open our […]
- [Lifanima 2023 receives 1088 submissions from 111 countries, set for its 7th edition](https://lifanima.com/2023/08/16/lifanima-2023-receives-1088-submissions-from-111-countries-set-for-its-7th-edition/): Submission for the Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA has now closed, with a total of 1088 entries from 111 countries, including 24 African countries. The is the highest participation of African countries since the festival started in 2016, LIFANIMA organizers, USP Brand Management have announced.  The top five countries with the highest number of entries are:United States, United Kingdom, Nigeria, India and Brazil. In the various categories, 2D Animation recorded the highest number of entries with 637 submissions.  LIFANIMA will host its 7th Edition from Tuesday October 24 to Thursday October 26, 2023.  LIFANIMA will run a 2-day Animation Workshop for 200 undergraduates on the rudiments of Animation and Visual effects from Tuesday, October 24 to […]
- [Lagos Festival of Animation ready for 3-day event, starts 25th October](https://lifanima.com/2022/10/17/lagos-festival-of-animation-ready-for-3-day-event-starts-25th-october/): For the first time, the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA), which is slated for 25th to 27th October, will hold at two locations – Freedom Park on Lagos Island; and Mike Adenuga Centre at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi. LIFANIMA, which has grown to become the second largest animation film festival in Africa, is proudly supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and endorsed by the state Film and Video Censors Board. It is also supported by the Embassy of France in Nigeria. “LIFANIMA provides the platform for development of African animation and rapid growth of the […]
- [The selected films of Lifanima 2022](https://lifanima.com/2022/10/10/the-selected-films-of-lifanima-2022/): The selected films of Lifanima 2022 have been shortlisted. Click here to see the full list.
- [LIFANIMA 2022 OPENS CALL FOR ENTRIES](https://lifanima.com/2022/04/19/lifanima-2022-opens-call-for-entries/): Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA has now announced a call for submissions for the 2022 edition. LIFANIMA, which has grown to become the second largest animation film festival in Africa is proudly supported by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and endorsed by the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, LSFVCB. In this episode, Attentive founder and CTO Pedro Araújo talks about what it takes to build a tech new Filmmakers and Content Producers are to submit their entries through the festival’s Filmfreeway platform, as this is the only means of submissions. Filmmakers are also […]

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- [Gallery](https://lifanima.com/gallery/): timeline Watch your Favorite Talks from 2019 Influential media, entertainment & technology show inspirational speakers including game changingnot just a large-scale conference, but a large educational hub on digital technologies for business,where people communicate, get inspired and find ready-made solutions. gallery hurry up! Europe’s Leading Conference Book your Seat Now Entertainment & technology show inspirational speakers including game changing not just a large-scale conference but a large educational hub. get Tickets
- [FAQ](https://lifanima.com/faq/): general FAQ's Your daily lineup. See here for everything you needs Influential media, entertainment & technology show inspirational speakers including game changingnot just a large-scale conference, but a large educational hub on digital technologies for business,where people communicate, get inspired and find ready-made solutions. FAQ’s 1. When does Exhibit Conference 2020 will occur? How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamic s change? Find out from those leading the charge. 2. Where does Eventime take place? How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamic s change? Find out from those leading the charge. 3. […]
- [Contact](https://lifanima.com/contact/): Contact Information All the information you need to be a part of Lifanima 2024 For all things LIFANIMA and more, please contact the following: contact Entries Name: Seyi Owolabi Phone: 0818 292 7958 Email: seyi@uspbrands.com Bookings Name: Seyi Owolabi Phone: 0818 292 7958 Email: seyi@uspbrands.com Event Name: Seyi Owolabi Phone: 0818 292 7958 Email: seyi@uspbrands.com Got Questions? Send a message We’ll be happy to hear from you. Lifanima Sponsors
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- [Schedule list](https://lifanima.com/schedule-list/): schedule details Your daily lineup. See here for everything you needs Influential media, entertainment & technology show inspirational speakers including game changingnot just a large-scale conference, but a large educational hub on digital technologies for business,where people communicate, get inspired and find ready-made solutions. schedule 17 Sep Day – 1 18 Sep Day – 2 9.30 – 10.30 AM Arrivals & Registration Influential media, entertainment & technology show inspirational speakers including game changing not just a large-scale conference. Jim Whitehurst Ginni Rometty Bruno Le Maire 11.30 – 12.30 PM Building Custom GraphQL Tooling for your Team Influential media, entertainment & […]
- [Speaker](https://lifanima.com/speaker-list/): Jurors Accomplished professionals The festival’s jury are accomplished and seasoned professionals in their respective fields. experts Jurors Brian Olaolu Wilson Creative Director, Zero Gravity Studios Brian Olaolu Wilson Creative Director, Zero Gravity Studios Brian is Co-founder and Creative Director of Zero Gravity Studios an animation and creative studio based in Lagos. With a passion for African Animation for social impact and a drive to raise the next generation of animation & media practitioners, the company has organized trainings and workshops to develop skills in young Nigerians. His 3D short, Water Wahala, addressed water scarcity in Africa, screening at film festivals […]
- [About](https://lifanima.com/about/): About Lifanima Lifanima is one of Africa’s biggest animation festivals LIFANIMA is Nigeria’s leading animation festival. Established in 2017, the festival now attracts more than 1000 entries from more than 100 countries yearly and has firmly placed Lagos State on the world map of animation film festivals. LIFANIMA attracts Animators, Film makers, Investors, Financial Institutions, Advertising Agencies, Musical Video Producers, Media Practitioners, Digital Marketing Professionals, Government Agencies, Information Technology Companies, and the public. LIFANIMA provides a platform for animators to interact with other stakeholders for optimum value creation and rapid growth of the animation industry. You can promote your products […]
- [Home](https://lifanima.com/): Oct 7 – 9 Lifanima LIFANIMA is Nigeria’s leading animation festival. Established in 2017, the festival now attracts more than 1000 entries from more than 100 countries yearly and has firmly placed Lagos State on the world map of animation film festivals. Read More Download Festival Program Lagos International Festival of Animation LIFANIMA attracts Animators, Film makers, Investors, Financial Institutions, Advertising Agencies, Musical Video Producers, Media Practitioners, Digital Marketing Professionals, Government Agencies, Information Technology Companies, and the public. View Selected Films 7 – October Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi 9 October Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi submissions + films selected + award categories + […]
- [Sample Page](https://lifanima.com/sample-page/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my website. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.) …or something like this: The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, […]


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