Supa Team 4 Takes the Spotlight as Netflix's First African Animation Series
The eight-part series is set in a futuristic version of Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, and tells the story of four female teenage superheroes who are on a mission to save their city.
Supa Team 4 has taken spotlight after being introduced by Netflix as its first original series from the continent
“Supa Team 4." is not only a testament to the rising creativity and talent in Africa's entertainment industry but also marks a momentous step towards more diverse and inclusive storytelling on a global platform.
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The eight-part series is set in a futuristic version of Lusaka, Zambia’s capital, and tells the story of four female teenage superheroes who are on a mission to save their city.
According to Zambian writer and creator of the series Malenga Mulendema, she hopes the series breaks ground for more African stories to be told on platforms like Netflix.
“The story is similar across the continent – the talent is there and the stories are there but the opportunities are few and far between.” She said.
It should be noted that Ms.Malenga Mulendema created the series after becoming one of the winners of a pan-Africa talent search by animation company Triggerfish and Disney.
Zambian rapper, singer and songwriter, Sampa the Great, has also lent her voice to the series, singing the show’s theme song.
“Animation series shaped our childhoods and to know young Zambians get to see what they’ve never seen on TV before is amazing!” she posted on Instagram.
Netflix has bet on diversifying its production outside the United States in recent years, scoring big with series including Spanish smash "Money Heist" and South Korean dystopian drama "Squid Game" and early this year, the firm revealed plans of expanding operations in Africa and give more African storytellers an amplified voice on the global stage
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