Godfrey Mwampembwa,

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Gado (1969) is a

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n-born political cartoonist, animator and comics artist. He is the most syndicated political cartoonist in East and Central Africa, and for over two decades a contributor for''

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). He also produced cartoons for''

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'','' Der Standard'' and''

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''.Emory Institute (26 February 2008
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Education

Gado joined the Ardhi Institute in 1991 to study architecture. After a year he left the institute to become the Nation Media Group cartoonist and illustrator. In 2000 he studied classical animation and film at the film school in

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Career

Gado designs funny cartoons on local regional and international issues, which he clarifies the impact of social, political and cultural conflicts have on the individual. With great simplicity he brings brittle elements up without going to the essential humanity of these topics.Prins Claus Prijs (2007
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Gado opposes political interference and is a local pioneer who explores his limits. He is an inspiration for other artists through its contribution to the democratization and the

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in eastern Africa . He is the most syndicated cartoonist in East and Central Africa. During his stay at Fabrica research centre in

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, Italy, he produced an animation film on racism.

Awards

In 1996 he was awarded the International Olympic Media Award for print media, and in 1999 was Mwampembwa ''Cartoonist of the Year'' Kenya.Pilcher, Tim and Brad Brooks. (Foreword: Dave Gibbons). ''The Essential Guide to World Comics''. ''

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of the

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in the Netherlands for the theme ''Culture and conflict.'' The jury praised him for "his courageous cartoons, which he humorously shows aspects of social and political conflicts, and an inspiration to the struggle of free expression." In 2014 & 2016, Gado was named as one of the 100 most influential people in Africa by ''The'' ''NewAfrican'', Africa’s most influential magazine. Together with cartoonist Zunar from Malaysia, Gado received the ''

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Award'' by Kofi Annan on world Press Day, May 3, 2016.

Works

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* An animated cartoon for

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References

External links

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Gado's former website
(archive)

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