Episode 24 · 60 min
Mike Muthiga
He Taught Himself Animation on the Internet. Then Made Kenya's Most Viral Ads | Mike Muthiga Ep. 24
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🎙️ AfriCAN Do! Podcast – Episode 24: Mike Muthiga – Revolutionizing Kenyan Animation & Satire with Fatboy Animations 🚀
"AfriCANs Do! And Mike Muthiga is PROOF!"
🔥 Welcome to Episode 24 of the AfriCAN Do! Podcast – where we spotlight the bold, the brilliant, and the boundary-breaking entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s future!
This week, we sit down with Mike Muthiga, the visionary co-founder of Fatboy Animations 🎭 Mike has redefined Kenyan storytelling, using humor and animation to hold a mirror to society while building a thriving animation empire.
Through his work at Fatboy Animations he has brought hilarious, thought provoking and iconic characters to life on our screens. Characters like The Caveman (of mazgwembe fame), Mbugua (JTL entrepreneur), Somman, Mama Maiko, Wangeci, Kapintress and the indefatigable KAPINTO! Through whom we get to have a satirical look at ourselves that we can both laugh at/with and ponder on.
🎬 **In this episode, we dive deep into:** ✔️ The birth of **Fatboy Animations** – How Mike and his team pioneered Kenya’s 3D animation industry ✔️ The role of curating culture in Africa’s media landscape and the importance of seeing ourselves. ✔️ The hustle behind creating world-class content in a growing creative economy ✔️ Lessons on resilience, innovation, and staying true to your artistic vision
💡 "If you can imagine it, you can create it. The African creative industry is limitless!" – Mike Muthiga
🔊 Tune in NOW on the AfriCAN Do! Channels on YouTube and Spotify and get inspired by the mind that brought 3D animation to Kenyans and Africans at large!