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AT TAI STUDIOS
WE TURN IMAGINATION
INTO
LEGACY

From forgotten legends and everyday lives to worlds yet unseen, we create stories that inspire, entertain, and endure.

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For over 10 years, Tai Studios has turned African ideas and memories into stories that move people. Through the talent of young creatives, we build original worlds that inspire, entertain, and endure.

Our Story

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2015 – 2020

Discovering the Power of Storytelling

We discovered that animation could help young people engage with sensitive topics in ways traditional training often could not. This realization sparked our journey into storytelling for communication and social impact.

2021–2024

Growing Through Impact

As our stories reached wider audiences, we grew our team, strengthened our craft, and earned recognition through award-winning projects and innovations like Zamia VR. We learned that animation could inspire change far beyond the classroom.

2025–Present

Using Our Voice

After years of helping others tell important stories, we are investing more in stories of our own. Alongside our work with partners, we are developing original IPs such as Gamboshi and Tabu while building toward international co-productions and global audiences.

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We discover stories. We don't invent them.

We believe the most powerful stories already exist, in our communities, cultures, memories, and everyday lives. Our role is to listen, imagine, and transform those experiences into stories that connect people across generations and borders.

From Observation to Imagination.

We start every project by listening. We take inspiration from real people, places, and experiences, turning them into authentic, meaningful, and unforgettable stories.

African stories. Global stages.

We bring world-class ambition, craftsmanship, and global reach to African storytelling. By developing original intellectual properties, films, comics, and immersive experiences, we empower African creators to shape and share their own narratives for a global audience.

Our Core Creative Team

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Gwamaka Mwabuka

CEO / Creative Producer

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Witness Kilele

Animator

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Victor Lyamuya

3D Artist / Post Production

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Alice Kilasa

Sound Engineer

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Ibrahim Mrosso

3D Artist / Post Production

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Precious Fanuel

Production Manager

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David Mwabuka

Animator / Game Developer

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Sheila Shanon

Creative Director

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Felistian Felix

Illustrator

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Aileth Jonas

Finance Manager

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Peter Setebe

Music Composer

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Dereck Reveta

Animation Supervisor

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Mauild 'Melody' Yassin

Videographer

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Paschal Sabuni

Events Coordinator

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Ethan 'Efraim' Lyimo

Animator

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Josephat Modest

3D Animator (Consultant)

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