Clowns, archangels and fake heads: Nairobi’s anime convention

Organised by Movie Jabber, the annual Otamatsuri is Africa’s only comic-con festival. Over the two-day event, people dressed in costumes and accessories gather at Carnivore Grounds in Kenya’s capital to celebrate creative arts, gaming tournaments and comic book culture

Clowns, archangels and fake heads: Nairobi’s anime convention

TL;DR

  • Otamatsuri is Africa's only comic-con festival.
  • It is organized by Movie Jabber.
  • The festival lasts for two days.
  • It is held at Carnivore Grounds in Kenya's capital.
  • Attendees participate in creative arts, gaming tournaments, and celebrate comic book culture.
  • People attend in costumes and accessories.