African cartoonist Tebogo Motswetla of Botswana talks about his comic and cartoon art and his star character "Mabijo", who he uses to express social and cultural themes from everyday life

Description:

African cartoonist Tebogo Motswetla of Botswana talks about his comic and cartoon art and his star character "Mabijo", who he uses to express social and cultural themes from everyday life. He also explains the nature of his social commentary and the career he has built, which includes teaching art and running his cartooning business. Motswetla plays excerpts from an animated HIV prevention series he has created. Michigan State University Librarian Randall Scott talks about the MSU Libraries' comic art collection and his goal to build a strong African comics component. Kurt Dewhurst, director of arts and cultural initiatives at MSU, explains the university's outreach efforts in Africa. MSU Librarian Peter Limb convenes the event and introduces Motswetla. Held in the Michigan State University Main Library.

Date Issued:

2014-10-31T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Topic:

Characters, Mabijo, Comic books, strips, etc, Libraries, Special collections, Libraries, Special collections, and Africa

Subject Name:

Motswetla, Tebogo, Michigan State University, Libraries, and Special Collections Division

Subject Genre:

Comic books, strips, etc.

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m59020r7q