Jabu’s Jungle, an animated children’s series developed by Cape Town-based production company Pixcomm in collaboration with Masiphumelele community
members, will air in 22 African countries. The series has been bought by Gulli Africa,
a French television network, and has secured international distribution with UK-based
Monster Entertainment.
The series is made up of 13×22-minute episodes and is the product of a skills
development programme facilitated by nongovernmental organisation, The Movement.
The initiative partnered qualified animators with township members in an apprentice-style internship project.
Jabu’s Jungle tells the story of a young boy who interacts with a talking
drum and his environment. The show is aimed at viewers aged four to seven.
