Animation, Social Media Algorithms, African Narratives, & Funds with Israel Obasola

<p style="text-align:justify;">Israel Obasola is our guest on this episode. He's a self-taught animator and illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Israel is committed to creating digital animated content on various topics and sharing them with a global audience. His skits on TikTok currently have 60.4 million views and 4 million likes. His goal is to help dispel negative stereotypes about the continent and introduce imaginative, authentic African stories to an international audience.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Our conversation included African narratives, understanding social media algorithms, a sprinkle of politics, and tips for young people on the African continent looking to become animators.</p> <p>Check out the podcast on instagram and twitter:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/thesncpodcast'>www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/thesncpodcast'>www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast</a></p> <p>For more information about Israel, follow him on his social media platforms:</p> <p>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@israelobasola'>https://www.tiktok.com/@israelobasola</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelobasola'>https://www.instagram.com/israelobasola</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/israel_obasola'>https://twitter.com/israel_obasola</a></p> <p>Check out Israel's animated series 'Orisa': <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFD4hGGr8Ig'>Click here</a></p>