Onyemaechi Christian Wins Cartoon Networks Africas Best Cartoonist 2016

Eleven year old Nigerian pupil, Onyemaechi Christian Yobo was today recognised by Cartoon Network and it's partners, DSTV as the winner of Imagination Studios Art Competition 2016. An award ceremony was held in his honour at the premises of the school he attends.

The primary six pupil of Rosyland Nursery and Primary school emerged the best cartoonist (story category) in the 2016 edition of the annual art event. The competition is organised by Cartoon Network across all the countries in Africa where DSTV and Cartoon Network operates.

Officials of Africa's biggest broadcast media organisation, DSTV and Cartoon Network were on ground to present a galaxy tablet, an art contract, art books and materials to the winner while the sum of one hundred thousand naira was given to his school for producing the winner. Cartoon network would also open an art studio in the school as part of its effort to promote art and creativity in the continent.