Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi | |
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Education | Federal University of Technology, Minna, National Open University of Nigeria |
Occupation | Animator |
Years active | 2014-present |
Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi (popularly known as Benny Dee; born February 15, 1988) is a Nigerian animator.[1][2]
Dazhi was born in Minna, the capital of Niger State, North-central Nigeria. He is a graduate of both the National Open University of Nigeria and the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he entered the entertainment business as a rapper prior to becoming an animator.[3][4]
Dazhi gained recognition while working with Nigerian video director Akin Alabi as the head of animation on the movie The Legend of Oronpoto.[5]
In September 2021, he partnered with Cartoon Network as the creator and director of the new Cartoon Network Africa animated dance series, the CN Dance Challenge.[6][7][8] The show instructs children in different African-inspired dance routines using two animated dance instructors, Anwuli and Kingsley.[9]
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