The Mutupo Anime Kickstarter is Live
We are happy to announce that the Mutupo Kickstarter is live. The Mutupo story is one dear to us as we have seen the build up over the past few years. We have had the creator Kuda Rwizi at various, …
Nakamarket 2026 Vendor Registration Is Now Open
Calling all creators, sellers and food lovers! Nakamarket 2026 vendor registration is officially open. Our summer festival returns on Sunday, 6 December 2026, at Moto Republik in Harare. So if you want a stall at Zimbabwe’s ultimate pop culture expo, …
Nakamarket: Zimbabwe’s Ultimate Pop Culture Event Returns
Good news, Harare! Nakamarket, THE pop culture event in Zimbabwe’s favourite pop is back for its third edition. Nakamarket 2026 takes place on Sunday, 6 December, at Moto Republik in Harare. So clear your calendar, rally your crew, and get …
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BreakNation Announced for Otakukon Anime Festival 2026
The Otakukon Anime Festival (OKAF) 2026 organizing team has announced that BreakNation willl be in attandance. BreakNation is a registered Zimbabwean dance company dedicated to excellence in all elements of urban art and cultural expression. They will be on the …
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Kids Corner at Otakukon: Investing in Future Pop Culture Fans
One thing Otakukon has clearly been about since it started is creating a space for fans of Japanese animation, comic books, gaming and Japanese pop culture. For years the event has embodied a home for this group of people who …
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Rutendo Rusere Comes to Otakukon Anime Festival 2026
Our second confirmed guest for Otakukon is here. The young author, Rutendo Rusere who wrote her first book, “The Society that laughs” will be at Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 talking to us about the book and the concepts within the …
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Embassy of Japan Returns Partners with OKAF 2026 for Japan Culture Corner
An Academy Award-nominated animated film, hands-on onigiri making with a Japanese chef, and a manga mentorship booth headline an expanded Japan Culture Corner at OKAF 2026 HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Otaku Konnect is proud to announce that the Embassy of Japan …
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Artist Performances for OKAF 2026
With the fourth edition of the Otakukon Anime Festival on the cards, we are excited to be announcing artist performances for the 2026 edition. Artist performances have never been a thing for Otakukon Anime Festival but we are looking for …
Wynona Mutisi Comes to Otakukon Anime Festival 2026
We are excited to announce our first confirmed guest for Otakukon Anime Festival (OKAF) 2026. Wynona Mutisi comes to Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 to share her light and knowledge. In a world where not too many Zimbabwean illustrators are acknowledged …
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Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 Tickets Go Live
We are happy to announce that tickets for the upcoming Otakukon Anime Festival 2026 are now available! Otaku Konnect announced through the official Otakukon pages that phase one of ticket sales is now open and attendees have access to some …