Radioxity Media is set to host a stop motion-focused training programme later this month, as part of efforts to expand animation practice and technical capacity within Nigeria’s creative sector. The initiative, titled the Radioxity Stop Motion Animation Symposium, Workshop and Internship, will bring together emerging animators, creatives and industry stakeholders for a multi-phase programme combining public discussions, hands-on training and a studio-based internship.
According to information released by the organisers, the programme will begin with a symposium designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals and possibilities of stop motion animation, before transitioning into an intensive practical workshop. Selected participants from this stage will then proceed to a longer-term internship within Radioxity’s production environment.
Organisers say the structure is intended to move beyond short-term training formats by providing a clearer pathway into professional practice. “Our goal is to create an ecosystem where participants can learn, practise, and transition into real production environments,” the organisers said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
The programme is being led by Esther Kemi Gbadamosi, founder and creative director of Radioxity Media, whose work has received international recognition, including participation in Berlinale Talents and engagements within the Annecy International Animation Film Festival network.
A key component of the workshop will be the use of a locally developed ball-and-socket armature kit, a core tool in stop motion character animation. The organisers note that the development of this kit is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on imported equipment and improve accessibility for local creators.
Stop motion animation remains relatively underrepresented within Nigeria and across much of Africa’s animation industry, where 2D and 3D digital formats dominate production pipelines. The Radioxity programme attempts to address this gap by introducing more creators to the medium and providing the technical resources required to practise it. In a statement shared alongside promotional materials for the event, the organisers described the initiative as an effort to “build capacity in a specialised area of animation that has been largely overlooked locally.”
The internship component, expected to run for several months, will see selected participants work within a structured studio setting, gaining exposure to production workflows and collaborative processes. Industry observers note that such initiatives could play a role in strengthening talent development pipelines within the sector, particularly as demand for animation skills continues to grow across film, advertising and digital media.
The programme has also received backing and visibility through partnerships and promotional support across multiple platforms, including endorsements from media and creative industry stakeholders. While participation details remain selective, the organisers have indicated that the programme is targeted at emerging creatives with an interest in animation, design and storytelling.
Radioxity Media, which has focused on stop motion production and training, has increasingly positioned itself within this niche, with the current initiative representing one of its most structured training efforts to date. Visit their social media pages to find out more about the workshop.
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