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Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi
Born (1988-02-15) 15 February 1988 (age 36)
Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
EducationFederal University of Technology, Minna, National Open University of Nigeria
OccupationAnimator
Years active2014-present

Benjamin Sokomba Dazhi (popularly known as Benny Dee; born February 15, 1988) is a Nigerian animator.

Early life and education

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.

Career

Dazhi gained recognition while working with Nigerian video director Akin Alabi as the head of animation on the movie The Legend of Oronpoto.

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. The show instructs children in different African-inspired dance routines using two animated dance instructors, Anwuli and Kingsley.

References

  1. admin (22 October 2021). "Victory for Nigeria as Benny Dee lands cartoon network deal to showcase African dance culture". Vanguard. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  2. admin (October 22, 2021). "Benny Dee Lands Cartoon Network deal to showcase African Dance Culture". The Sun. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  3. admin. "Being The Biggest Animator In Nigeria Now, Isn't Luck But Hardwork – Benny Dee". Leadership. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  4. editor (22 October 2021). "Benny Dee's 'JustArt' reignites the beautiful world of animation". Blueprint. Retrieved October 23, 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. Tolu, Kareem (July 11, 2020). "Watch the first snippet from Akin Alabi's animation 'The Legend of Oronpoto'". xplorenollywood.com. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  6. Tomi, Falade (October 9, 2021). "Brand-new CN Dance Challenge Show Cranks Things Up On Cartoon Network". Independent. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  7. "CN Dance Challenge". www.cartoonnetworkhq.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  8. "Cartoon Network Africa challenges kids to dance with new local production". c21media.net. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  9. Ryan, Tuchow (September 23, 2021). "Cartoon Network Africa busts a move". kidscreen.com. Retrieved October 7, 2021.


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