About Us – Basement Animation

The Dynamic Powerhouse
Driving The Rise of African Animation

For over 10 years we have been producing unique and original stories with a universal appeal. This is made possible by our continued investment in talent, providing an enabling working environment and encouraging creative expression and inclusion in the workplace.

Through our strategic Partnerships with organizations such as the British Council’s Creative Enterprise Support Programme (Animation) we are at the forefront of developing the creative talent base in the Nigerian Animation industry.

Our Vision

To Be The Leading Animation Content Producers Out of Africa

Our Mission

To Offer Quality Animation & Post-Production Service

Create Original African Stories with Universal Appeal

Develop and Harness Africa’s Creative talent

Recognised for Creative Excellence

In 2017, Basement Animation was named one of Nigeria’s Top 5 Animation Studios in the Discop Book. We also co-produced L’arbre à Palimpseste, winner of the Gulli Prize at MIFA Pitch, Annecy 2018.

In 2021, Joko & Dide won the MIFA Campus Talents – Nigeria and was featured at Nigeria Focus @ MIFA. In 2022, Halima’s Vote won Best International Film at TAAFI.