As various industries host their annual events, so too does the comic book and animation space. Whether you are a dedicated geek eager to connect with like-minded enthusiasts or simply curious about the world of comics and animation, here is a non-exhaustive list of must-attend geek events to add to your calendar for 2025.

Afro Women in Animation Fest (AWIA)

The vibrant world of animation will take centre stage at the Afro Women in Animation Festival 2025, an event dedicated to elevating and showcasing the talents of Black women within the animation industry. Scheduled for 22 March, the festival will bring together animation enthusiasts, creators, and industry professionals to celebrate creativity, empowerment, and the rich narratives shaped by Afro-women animators.

The festival also seeks to address the numerous challenges women face in the animation field, such as representation and access to opportunities. By fostering an inclusive environment for dialogue and collaboration, AWIA aims to inspire a new generation of animators, encouraging them to explore their voices and push the boundaries of storytelling in animation.

To further engage the community, the festival will feature a series of workshops tailored for both aspiring animators and established professionals. These sessions will cover essential topics such as animation techniques, storytelling skills, and the importance of cultural representation in media.

For more information on the festival schedule and details on how to participate, visit https://tix.africa/discover/afrowiafest2025.

RendaCon Animation Festival

In less than 30 days, the bustling city of Lagos will play host to an exciting animation film festival. RendaCon 2025 is scheduled for 9-10 April at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, and promises a dynamic lineup of activities, including film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, a content market, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and showcase talent.

Industry heavyweights set to feature at the event include Dickson Etim, Lead Creative at Del-York Group; David Victorious, co-founder of Magic Labs; Richard Oboh, CEO and Creative Director of Orange VFX; Osas Akugbe, Creative Director of SPOOF! Animation; Oladele Olafuyi, CEO of Kunda Kids; Ferdy Adimefe, CEO of Magic Carpet Studios; and Jide Martin, CEO of CR Motion+, to mention a few.

RendaCon aims to highlight the richness of African storytelling through animation, providing a platform for emerging artists to connect with industry veterans. For more details about the event, visit the African Comic Conventions website.

Afroblot: The Experience

In a bold move by its creator, We Are Erivic Productions, in partnership with Krates Lagos, will be hosting a one-day exhibition titled Afroblot: The Experience. This event will officially recognise and shed light on the Afroblot comic art style created by Erivic Adedayo.

The creator has also teased the release of a memoir alongside the event. “I said I’d be releasing Afroblot: The Memoir, explaining in detail what makes up Afroblot and how it could potentially be the start of something really good in the African comic book space,” Erivic stated.

The exhibition is set to take place at 12, 2C Adedeji Adekola Street, Off Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 2, on 12 April. You can learn more about the event via Erivic’s Instagram page.

Other exciting events, including Geek PopUp, Comic Con Ibadan, PHCity Con, Lagos Comic Con, Fist Awards, and many more, are scheduled for later in the year. Let us know which ones we missed and which you’ll be attending!