I got a bunch of new followers so please allow me to reintroduce myself!
My name is Uzo Ngwu and I’m an illustrator, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist.
I recently founded ZOMA Studios and we’re currently producing our debut project “Mmanwu” 🇳🇬
youtu.be/SlH_TdVi1RY?...
My name is Uzo Ngwu and I’m an illustrator, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist.
I recently founded ZOMA Studios and we’re currently producing our debut project “Mmanwu” 🇳🇬
youtu.be/SlH_TdVi1RY?...
Mmanwu, Animated Short Film | Full Trailer | ZOMA Studios
YouTube video by ZOMA
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November 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM
I got a bunch of new followers so please allow me to reintroduce myself!
My name is Uzo Ngwu and I’m an illustrator, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist.
I recently founded ZOMA Studios and we’re currently producing our debut project “Mmanwu” 🇳🇬
youtu.be/SlH_TdVi1RY?...
My name is Uzo Ngwu and I’m an illustrator, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary artist.
I recently founded ZOMA Studios and we’re currently producing our debut project “Mmanwu” 🇳🇬
youtu.be/SlH_TdVi1RY?...
If you're itching for some originality and representation in Indie-Animation with an intriguing look at HORROR, go support the upcoming film, MMANWU, a story based in NIgeria about a teenage investigating the death of her grandfather! 🔥🥰
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
MMANWU: Animated Short Film
An animated horror short about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather.
www.kickstarter.com
March 18, 2024 at 8:17 PM
If you're itching for some originality and representation in Indie-Animation with an intriguing look at HORROR, go support the upcoming film, MMANWU, a story based in NIgeria about a teenage investigating the death of her grandfather! 🔥🥰
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
guest concept art for uzo ngwu's short film mmanwu!
August 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
guest concept art for uzo ngwu's short film mmanwu!
Mmanwu Mothering
2023
Oils on canvas
48" x 72"
2023
Oils on canvas
48" x 72"
November 4, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Mmanwu Mothering
2023
Oils on canvas
48" x 72"
2023
Oils on canvas
48" x 72"
#IndieAnimation
#SupportIndieAnimation
#Kickstarter
What is Mmanwu? Mmanwu is an upcoming animated horror short film about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather. The animation is gorgeous and amazing!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
#SupportIndieAnimation
#Kickstarter
What is Mmanwu? Mmanwu is an upcoming animated horror short film about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather. The animation is gorgeous and amazing!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
MMANWU: Animated Short Film
An animated horror short about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather.
www.kickstarter.com
March 6, 2024 at 7:15 PM
#IndieAnimation
#SupportIndieAnimation
#Kickstarter
What is Mmanwu? Mmanwu is an upcoming animated horror short film about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather. The animation is gorgeous and amazing!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
#SupportIndieAnimation
#Kickstarter
What is Mmanwu? Mmanwu is an upcoming animated horror short film about a Nigerian-American teenager returning to Nigeria after the death of her grandfather. The animation is gorgeous and amazing!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
#aiart #promptshare
Title: Mmanwu (The Spirit)
Style: Afrofuturism, Architectural Fashion
Prompt in ALT
Title: Mmanwu (The Spirit)
Style: Afrofuturism, Architectural Fashion
Prompt in ALT
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#aiart #promptshare
Title: Mmanwu (The Spirit)
Style: Afrofuturism, Architectural Fashion
Prompt in ALT
Title: Mmanwu (The Spirit)
Style: Afrofuturism, Architectural Fashion
Prompt in ALT
‘Mmanwu’ is #radiodrama that delves into the complexities of maternal struggle, mental health, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
August 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
‘Mmanwu’ is #radiodrama that delves into the complexities of maternal struggle, mental health, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
It premieres at 9pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at 9pm on @newstalkfm.bsky.social
#Podcast available on all major platforms after the broadcast.
Mmanwu, a 2D animated horror short set in modern day Nigeria, has 12 days left to reach its goal. We’re already 54% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
March 26, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Mmanwu, a 2D animated horror short set in modern day Nigeria, has 12 days left to reach its goal. We’re already 54% funded!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zom...
The second part of my series on Black #indieanimations is out on @popculturemaniacs.bsky.social! It highlights six current examples which have pilots, or are otherwise in development: The Moon Odyssey, T-Effect: The Angel’s Sun, Hero Corps: Deep Genesis, Indigo, Captain Zero, and Mmanwu.
The Promise of Black Indie Animation [Part 2] - Pop Culture Maniacs
This post continues a series on Black indie animations, highlighting six examples which have pilots or are otherwise in development.
popculturemaniacs.com
April 16, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The second part of my series on Black #indieanimations is out on @popculturemaniacs.bsky.social! It highlights six current examples which have pilots, or are otherwise in development: The Moon Odyssey, T-Effect: The Angel’s Sun, Hero Corps: Deep Genesis, Indigo, Captain Zero, and Mmanwu.
The last Black #indieanimation I focus on in my post is Mmanwu. I first learned about this indie animation from the aforementioned playlist shared with me by Navickas, creator of The Three Tomes. bsky.app/profile/brea... (108/?)
awesome. Hope this playlist helps
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xOBojHKMmoATz6odc0Jo0KNcyO0yXJZ&si=3lWGUmVyeBNGi2kx
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2xOBojHKMmoATz6odc0Jo0KNcyO0yXJZ&si=3lWGUmVyeBNGi2kx
Black Indie Animations - YouTube
youtube.com
April 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
The last Black #indieanimation I focus on in my post is Mmanwu. I first learned about this indie animation from the aforementioned playlist shared with me by Navickas, creator of The Three Tomes. bsky.app/profile/brea... (108/?)
Hey! Sit tight, a lot of black #IndieAnimation projects are in the works right now!
- Wheels & Roses
- Captain Zero
- The Will of Monsters
- Hey.
- The Ebony Witch
- Naledi
- Mmanwu
And so much more... (also us!)
- Wheels & Roses
- Captain Zero
- The Will of Monsters
- Hey.
- The Ebony Witch
- Naledi
- Mmanwu
And so much more... (also us!)
February 4, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Hey! Sit tight, a lot of black #IndieAnimation projects are in the works right now!
- Wheels & Roses
- Captain Zero
- The Will of Monsters
- Hey.
- The Ebony Witch
- Naledi
- Mmanwu
And so much more... (also us!)
- Wheels & Roses
- Captain Zero
- The Will of Monsters
- Hey.
- The Ebony Witch
- Naledi
- Mmanwu
And so much more... (also us!)
Ima-mmanwu:
Dancing initiation with masks, Boys initiation into the masquerade society.
Photo credit : G.I Jones 1930
Dancing initiation with masks, Boys initiation into the masquerade society.
Photo credit : G.I Jones 1930
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Ima-mmanwu:
Dancing initiation with masks, Boys initiation into the masquerade society.
Photo credit : G.I Jones 1930
Dancing initiation with masks, Boys initiation into the masquerade society.
Photo credit : G.I Jones 1930
The second posting spotlighted another six Black #indieanimations, particularly #TheMoonOdyssey, T-Effect: The Angel’s Sun, Hero Corps: Deep Genesis, #Indigo, #CaptainZero, and #Mmanwu. bsky.app/profile/hist... (42/?)
The second part of my series on Black #indieanimations is out on @popculturemaniacs.bsky.social! It highlights six current examples which have pilots, or are otherwise in development: The Moon Odyssey, T-Effect: The Angel’s Sun, Hero Corps: Deep Genesis, Indigo, Captain Zero, and Mmanwu.
The Promise of Black Indie Animation [Part 2] - Pop Culture Maniacs
This post continues a series on Black indie animations, highlighting six examples which have pilots or are otherwise in development.
popculturemaniacs.com
May 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The second posting spotlighted another six Black #indieanimations, particularly #TheMoonOdyssey, T-Effect: The Angel’s Sun, Hero Corps: Deep Genesis, #Indigo, #CaptainZero, and #Mmanwu. bsky.app/profile/hist... (42/?)
One second I was appreciating the cross cultural ancestral veneration. The next, he gets off topic and mentions the first time he ever saw a Black man naked at a cruisy bathroom. And went on and on about how well endowed he was.
It was such a violent act, especially in contrast with my paintings
It was such a violent act, especially in contrast with my paintings
February 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
One second I was appreciating the cross cultural ancestral veneration. The next, he gets off topic and mentions the first time he ever saw a Black man naked at a cruisy bathroom. And went on and on about how well endowed he was.
It was such a violent act, especially in contrast with my paintings
It was such a violent act, especially in contrast with my paintings
A project I'm doing compositing for posted a little teaser yesterday to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day! Go check it out! I've been having a blast working with this team so far! <3
www.instagram.com/p/Cx3SI94syZJ/
www.instagram.com/p/Cx3SI94syZJ/
MMANWU on Instagram: "What’s got you so scared, Ogechi?
We’re celebrating Nigerian Independenc...
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October 2, 2023 at 7:29 PM
A project I'm doing compositing for posted a little teaser yesterday to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day! Go check it out! I've been having a blast working with this team so far! <3
www.instagram.com/p/Cx3SI94syZJ/
www.instagram.com/p/Cx3SI94syZJ/
Stop what you are doing and chck out Zoma Studios!
I saw their booth at #lightboxxpo and Mmanwu looks GORGEOUS. Absolutely breathtaking! I wish this studio all the good things
www.zomastudios.com
I saw their booth at #lightboxxpo and Mmanwu looks GORGEOUS. Absolutely breathtaking! I wish this studio all the good things
www.zomastudios.com
ZOMA
www.zomastudios.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Stop what you are doing and chck out Zoma Studios!
I saw their booth at #lightboxxpo and Mmanwu looks GORGEOUS. Absolutely breathtaking! I wish this studio all the good things
www.zomastudios.com
I saw their booth at #lightboxxpo and Mmanwu looks GORGEOUS. Absolutely breathtaking! I wish this studio all the good things
www.zomastudios.com
‘Mmanwu’ was written and directed by Dagogo Hart. Produced, recorded, edited by Alan Meaney. Music and additional sounds by Adam Garrett. The cast are Esther James, Sodiq Ajibola, Yomi Ogunyemi and Timothy Orimolusi.
The programme was funded by @cnam-ie.bsky.social, with the Television Licence Fee.
The programme was funded by @cnam-ie.bsky.social, with the Television Licence Fee.
August 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
‘Mmanwu’ was written and directed by Dagogo Hart. Produced, recorded, edited by Alan Meaney. Music and additional sounds by Adam Garrett. The cast are Esther James, Sodiq Ajibola, Yomi Ogunyemi and Timothy Orimolusi.
The programme was funded by @cnam-ie.bsky.social, with the Television Licence Fee.
The programme was funded by @cnam-ie.bsky.social, with the Television Licence Fee.
Mmanwu na umuodukwu at the Lagos-igbo hangout in festac, Lagos state 2026.
Photo credit : Archived by Kamsi @ArchivebyKamsi
Photo credit : Archived by Kamsi @ArchivebyKamsi
June 24, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Mmanwu na umuodukwu at the Lagos-igbo hangout in festac, Lagos state 2026.
Photo credit : Archived by Kamsi @ArchivebyKamsi
Photo credit : Archived by Kamsi @ArchivebyKamsi
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https://ozikoro.com/mmanwu-the-spiritual-and-cultural-embodiment-of-igbo-tradition/
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June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Full story: t.co/ULQacvDGaN
The midnight masquerades guard the village, catch thieves, and also burn down the houses of bad people. Once Mmanwu speaks, the case closes!
Mmanwu Masqurade’s performance during the Okpensi festival at Unubi
Mmanwu Masqurade’s performance during the Okpensi festival at Unubi
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The midnight masquerades guard the village, catch thieves, and also burn down the houses of bad people. Once Mmanwu speaks, the case closes!
Mmanwu Masqurade’s performance during the Okpensi festival at Unubi
Mmanwu Masqurade’s performance during the Okpensi festival at Unubi
They bring prayers, help in settling conflicts, and even swear people in oath. If you steal or commit adultery, Mmanwu would expose you publicly, no matter who the person is. Ancestors are “invisible police, anyone who does a bad thing would be sanctioned by them.
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
They bring prayers, help in settling conflicts, and even swear people in oath. If you steal or commit adultery, Mmanwu would expose you publicly, no matter who the person is. Ancestors are “invisible police, anyone who does a bad thing would be sanctioned by them.
Agummuo: This type roars like a leopard in order to make people afraid.
Ogbagu: They dance in the middle of the night, making noise with instruments. Listening to the sound they make can make one leave the road!
Mmanwu is close to God and ancestors.
Ogbagu: They dance in the middle of the night, making noise with instruments. Listening to the sound they make can make one leave the road!
Mmanwu is close to God and ancestors.
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Agummuo: This type roars like a leopard in order to make people afraid.
Ogbagu: They dance in the middle of the night, making noise with instruments. Listening to the sound they make can make one leave the road!
Mmanwu is close to God and ancestors.
Ogbagu: They dance in the middle of the night, making noise with instruments. Listening to the sound they make can make one leave the road!
Mmanwu is close to God and ancestors.
men use masquerade to joke as a form of relaxation. August to October is the main time they do it, before harvest season. But now, every community chooses its own time due to modern life and changes. Only men can join the Mmanwu cult; women disagree because they all said women
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
men use masquerade to joke as a form of relaxation. August to October is the main time they do it, before harvest season. But now, every community chooses its own time due to modern life and changes. Only men can join the Mmanwu cult; women disagree because they all said women
Mmanwu: The Spiritual and Cultural Embodiment of Igbo Tradition
Mmanwu in performance in the Ukwuani area. Photo by Ruth Etuwe Epochi-Olise and Osakue Stevenson Omoera
The word Mmanwu comes from two Igbo words: mma (meaning “belle-belle” or beauty) and nwu (meaning “die”).
Mmanwu in performance in the Ukwuani area. Photo by Ruth Etuwe Epochi-Olise and Osakue Stevenson Omoera
The word Mmanwu comes from two Igbo words: mma (meaning “belle-belle” or beauty) and nwu (meaning “die”).
June 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Mmanwu: The Spiritual and Cultural Embodiment of Igbo Tradition
Mmanwu in performance in the Ukwuani area. Photo by Ruth Etuwe Epochi-Olise and Osakue Stevenson Omoera
The word Mmanwu comes from two Igbo words: mma (meaning “belle-belle” or beauty) and nwu (meaning “die”).
Mmanwu in performance in the Ukwuani area. Photo by Ruth Etuwe Epochi-Olise and Osakue Stevenson Omoera
The word Mmanwu comes from two Igbo words: mma (meaning “belle-belle” or beauty) and nwu (meaning “die”).
The Agbogho Mmuo is one of several masquerade types in Igbo culture, alongside others like Agaba (a masculine warrior spirit) and Mmanwu (a general term for masquerades). It is particularly associated with the Ekwe style, which is known for its elegance and grace.
May 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The Agbogho Mmuo is one of several masquerade types in Igbo culture, alongside others like Agaba (a masculine warrior spirit) and Mmanwu (a general term for masquerades). It is particularly associated with the Ekwe style, which is known for its elegance and grace.