At the heart of Opemsuo Osei Tutu I, Birth of an Empire animated movie, are two figures whose friendship and decisions shaped a nation—Osei Tutu and Okomfo Anokye. Before a single frame was animated, their look had to be found. That’s where concept art came in. Lead Character Designer and Director Cycil Abban started with reference materials from the museum: archival images, ceremonial regalia and portraits from the Asante period. These images grounded the designs in real his

Accra — Award Winning Cycil Jojo Abban’s progressive push to tell authentic African stories through animation hits another milestone — an epic Asante history feature that’s helping build Ghana’s animation industry, one frame at a time. The film, "Opemsuo Osei Tutu I, Birth of An Empire" will explore key moments in the formation of the Asante Kingdom, from the rise of Nana Osei Tutu I to the forging of Asanteman under the Golden Stool. Produced by Parables Animation Studios in

The Parables Animation team, led by Cycil Jones Abban, alongside the iconic Kweku Ananse-the recently revived folklore legend, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The visit was to express their heartfelt appreciation for her endorsement and participation in the launch of the 'Ananse heritage project'. The meeting was warmly received, with the honorable minister reaffirming her unwavering commitment to supporting the