Within just three days of its debut, Muna TV, a streaming platform dedicated entirely to African animation, recorded over 4,000 streams. This early interest points to a rising appetite for stories rooted in African culture told through animation, a medium that has long been overlooked on the continent.
Muna TV provides a space for African animators and studios to showcase films, series, and shorts inspired by the continent’s many languages, traditions, and histories. From folktales crafted for children to visually rich stories for all ages, the platform highlights creative voices that rarely reach mainstream screens.
Christian Elongue, Executive Director at Muna TV, notes that the early response reflects a demand for authentic African storytelling in formats that engage younger audiences and adults alike.
The launch of Muna TV arrives amid a broader push by African creatives to claim greater representation in global media. Animation, with its blend of artistry and storytelling, offers a powerful way to preserve cultural heritage while reaching new audiences at home and abroad.
Accessible worldwide at tv.muna-world.org, the platform’s growing catalogue brings forward stories that might otherwise go unseen. It also marks a step toward addressing the long-standing underrepresentation of African animation in the global entertainment landscape.
Animation has increasingly become a vital tool in digital education and children’s programming. A 2023 report by Research and Markets projects that the global educational animation market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6 percent between 2023 and 2028. This growth is driven by demand for engaging, culturally relevant learning content across digital platforms.
In Africa, where more than 40 percent of the population is under 15 years old, according to UNICEF 2023, digital animation presents new opportunities to blend education, storytelling, and cultural preservation in accessible formats.
Muna TV’s emergence reflects this broader shift as animation takes on an expanded role beyond entertainment, serving as a bridge between culture, education, and technology. The platform’s ongoing development will reveal how African storytellers leverage these tools to reshape narratives and reach diverse audiences worldwide.
