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Kgosi Ntono

Bloemfontein, South Africa. Early in his career, his interest in environmental consciousness and management led him to win the Best Young Manager Award from the South African environmental affairs recycling program (2015/2016). He also served as a TEDx speaker during those same years.

In 2017, Ntono launched KN Studios with a mission to develop original African intellectual property (IP), specifically animation content and merchandise tailored for children. His entrepreneurial pitch skills earned him multiple accolades, including 1st-place positions with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and a spot in the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) Top 20 best pitchers in South Africa.

Position: South African 3D Animator, Producer & Entrepreneur

Schedule
2026-10-31 Panel Discussion
The Business Case for African Animation IP
Time 03:00 p.m