Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye Advocates for African Animation Through Color Anim Foundation

Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye, a Nigerian visual artist residing in Canada, is actively promoting African animation through her Color Anim Foundation. With a background in visual arts, photography, and animation advocacy, she founded the foundation in 2021, officially establishing it in 2024.

Heidel-Ajakaiye's philanthropic vision focuses on nurturing and sustaining creative careers for young African animators, emphasizing the untapped potential of African storytelling through animation. She has already made a notable impact within the African animation ecosystem, particularly through partnerships with the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

By sponsoring the animation category at AFRIFF for the second consecutive year, Heidel-Ajakaiye aims to provide support, encouragement, and skill development opportunities for African animators. Her dedication to bridging the gap between creativity and technical execution underscores her commitment to advancing the African animation industry.