The 10-episode pan-African Disney Plus Original animated series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire recently debuted on the streaming service, surprising viewers who felt that Disney Plus had not adequately promoted the show.

Triggerfish produces the show, with executive production duties going to Oscar winner Peter Ramsey, Triggerfish’s Anthony Silverston, and Tendayi Nyeke. Online viewers have questioned the series’ creators for failing to promote it despite claims that it would revolutionize the African animation sector.

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Disney Plus' 'Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire'
‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’s all episodes are streaming on Disney Plus

What is Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire about?

The pan-African Disney Plus Original animated series features animators from six African countries; Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe who have drawn their ancient histories, folklores, and contemporary urban landscapes to reimagine a world that is populated with robotic birds, flying minibus-taxis, radioactive octopi, cyborg cattle and things that are never seen before.

The 10-part anthology series, which has received positive reviews from viewers, is said to offer a heady fusion of mythology, science fiction, and Afrofuturism to the audience.

'Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire'
‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’ is a 10-part anthology

Peter Ramsey shared, “African animators are ready to say something totally new and the rest of the world will be very lucky to hear it.” He also shared that he was blown away by the creative energy and positivity and warmth of the African- animation community when he appeared at the Cape Town Animation Festival in 2019 also added that he at the time felt that something new was happening there.

On his collaboration with Triggerfish + Disney Plus, he said, “The energy that I felt being there, [I thought that] if we could capture that and show it to the rest of the world, we’d really be doing something special.” 

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Fans React to Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire

The series premiered on 5th July 2023 on Disney+ and the fact that it was not promoted the way it should have been has upset a lot of fans and they have taken it to their social media to share their thoughts.

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One of them wrote, “Why have I not seen a single promotion of this till just now??” Another user wrote, “It’s unique in both animation and story, it is giving talent to new people, and its oozing with passion.” A lot of fans just tweeted about why were they learning about such a brilliant show just now and not during promotions of it.

A user on Twitter wrote, “This looks dope as hell,” whereas a second user mentioned, “These look like such unique stories, why haven’t I seen any advertisement for this?!?!” A third user quoted the tweet with a caption that read, “I am begging y’all to please watch and support this! African animation made by Africans! We never get these opportunities. We got one, now it needs to make money and buzz otherwise…epa. Yeah.” 

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A still from Disney Plus’ ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’

What makes Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire a game-changer?

According to reports, Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire is being regarded as the game changer for African animation as each director was able to implement stories that revolve around mythology and landmarks of their countries of origin while packing the frames with smaller easter eggs.

Vice President of Animation for Disney EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Orion Ross shared with AFP at the Annecy Festival in June, “It’s something we’ve never really seen before as the series relies on individual creators with authentic personal stories and experiences.” Ramsey added that all the directors were excited about the opportunity given to them to express something to the world via Disney+.

Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire
The makers shared that the six featured directors were honored with the opportunity to work on ‘Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire’

Tendayi Nyeke shared with TBI at the Annecy Festival that she believes that the series is going to change the perceptions of Africa around the world but also highlighted that it is going to act as a representative of much wider cultural diversity. She lastly added that they would love to do the second season if the response is great.

All the episodes of Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire are streaming on Disney+.

Source: Twitter

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