Ìjàbá: Part 1 I AI Animated Film

Description: This Disney-inspired African animated short by Cel Studios follows Adu, a young man in a Ghanaian village struggling to prove his courage after the feared monster Ijàbá returns. Haunted by the loss of his brother and frustrated by the village’s hesitation, Adu sets out to confront the creature, but first must decide whether his drive comes from protecting his community or seeking revenge. Created as a special entry for the Almaty AI Film Festival, the film combines a coming-of-age story with folklore-inspired adventure.