Tabproduction Studios

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Tabproduction Studios Ltd.
Company type Private
Industry Animation
FoundedJanuary 27, 2023;2 years ago (2023-01-27)
FounderTabitha "Tabs" Mwale [1]
Headquarters
Lusaka
,
Zambia
Products
Website tabproductions.net

Tabproduction Studios Ltd is an animation studio headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia. Officially incorporated in 2023, it was founded by Tabitha Mwale [2] and is recognized as Zambia's first traditional animation company. [3] The studio gained prominence with the release of Zambia's first anime, The Super, and has since expanded its reach to international audiences. [4]

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Works

Animated Films and Series

Cultural Impact

Tabproduction Studios is widely recognized as a pioneering force in Zambia's animation industry. Its debut anime, The Super, is credited with inspiring a new generation of Zambian creatives and helping to establish animation as a growing sector in the country. [8] The launch of The Super attracted sold-out screenings and notable attendees including the Japanese Ambassador, who commended the project for fostering international collaboration. The studio’s projects often focus on socially relevant themes, as seen in Twaano and the public health series BAD WATER.

Awards and Recognition

In 2025, Tabproduction Studios was chosen to participate in the UNESCO Animation Directors Lab, in partnership with Triggerfish Animation Studios. [9] Founder Tabitha Mwale has been nominated for awards at CANEX, Fak’ugesi, and the Zambian International Film Festival. [10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Tabitha Tabs Mwale". IMDB. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Tab Productions Homepage". Tab Productions. January 30, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Young lady behind Zambia's growing anime popularity". CGTN Africa. October 12, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  4. ↑ "A new hub for anime is born in Southern Africa". InDepth News. July 24, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ "The genius behind Zambia's first anime series". Aljazeera. July 24, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Zambia animation Twaano set to hit cinemas". Diggers. January 6, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Zambia National Public Health Institute Official Website" . Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ "African animation takes centre stage: top studios to watch". Newscentral. June 4, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ "UNESCO Animation Directors Lab 2025 Participants". UNESCO. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Tabitha Mwale nominated for CANEX Awards". November 10, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
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