Thandiwe Mlauli is the first black woman to build an independent animation studio in South Africa.
“Studio Yezi is a development and animation studio based in South Africa.”Yezi” is short for “inkanyezi” which means “star” in isiZulu. As a company, we intend to be a symbol of hope and light, we intend to serve the world with our storytelling.”
Mlauli new animation studio will focus on heart-warming local stories, diverse narratives and character representations, as well as nurturing and developing fresh local talent. She will be the producer, director, and showrunner on a new animation series titled, SOLA.
Mlauli chats with SABC News about creating the first women-led Afro-anime series and short film in the country.
