CGAfrica, a dynamic online platform that serves as a beacon for African artists in the realm of 2D/3D art. CGAfrica is not just a platform, but a thriving community that fosters learning, creation, and sharing of unique artwork. With a strong commitment to promoting art from Africa, CGAfrica is a proud advocate for the recognition of African-born art.
CGAfrica offers an array of features to its community. The Artwork Gallery, a digital showcase of captivating 2D/3D artworks, videos, and VFX, serves as a source of inspiration for artists and enthusiasts alike.
The CGAfrica Metaverse, a technologically advanced virtual environment, celebrates the rich and diverse African culture and heritage.

$100 cash prize
A portfolio review from an expert

1st place

A portfolio review from an expert

2nd place

3rd place

Presentation shot: your character from different angles, which can be posed from a minimum of three (3) angles (front, side, and back). Your work-in-progress (silhouettes, back views, sketches, progress shots, etc.) should be included.

Deliverables

Artists participating in this competition must be members of CGAfrica.com. Registration on CGAfrica.com is free.
Artists participating in the competition must subscribe to our social media platforms.
Entry is limited to individual artists; therefore team/studio/group entries are not eligible.
This competition is open to African artists of all ages.

Eligibility

The outcome or decision made by the judges of the challenge is final.

Challenge Judging

Artists must base their work on the character description.
Entries must be new artworks specifically made for the challenge and cannot be based on the works of another artist or film, TV, or game projects.

Original Artwork

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<li>Studios and companies are not allowed to submit artwork.</li>
<li>Ensure the artwork does not exceed 5MB and is in jpg format when uploading the piece.</li>
<li>Meet the deadline; no late entries are accepted!</li>
<li>Use the provided reference image as the base for your 3D model.</li>
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Submission Criteria

Paul is a licensed medical doctor who also possesses a deep passion for CGI, backed by more than 6 years of dedicated experience utilizing tools such as Blender, Substance Painter, and Marvelous Designer. His expertise spans the realms of both medicine and computer-generated imagery.
Driven by a profound interest in fostering the growth of young African talents within the CGI sphere, Paul is committed to nurturing their skills. Moreover, he aims to elevate African artistry to a level of global recognition and prominence.
Paul's unique blend of medical proficiency and CGI expertise fuels his dedication to advancing the CGI field while concurrently advocating for the flourishing evolution of African artistic expression on an international scale.

Participants are required to ensure that their design submissions do not infringe upon any existing intellectual property rights. Entries that infringe upon or violate the rights of any third-party intellectual property will be disqualified from the challenge.

Please note that failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in disqualification from the challenge and/or the removal of submitted entries.

By participating in this competition and submitting artwork, participants acknowledge and agree that all submitted entries become the property of CGAfrica. CGAfrica retains the right to use, reproduce, display, modify, and distribute the submitted artwork for promotional, marketing, or any other purposes related to the competition, without requiring further consent or compensation to the participant.
Participants maintain the right to be identified as the creators of their artwork. However, CGAfrica reserves the right to display or modify the artwork without necessarily attributing credit to the participant, if deemed necessary for promotional or display purposes.
Participants also acknowledge that the submitted artwork may be featured on CGAfrica's platforms, websites, social media channels, or any other media associated with CGAfrica, with no expectation of additional compensation beyond the prizes outlined for the competition.
Participants retain the right to showcase their artwork in personal portfolios or galleries, provided it does not conflict with any of the rights granted to CGAfrica.
This provision regarding ownership of submitted artwork shall remain in effect irrespective of the participant's status in the competition, including disqualification or withdrawal of the entry.

Ownership of Submitted Artwork

This challenge is exclusively for individual participants. Team submissions will not be accepted or considered eligible for participation. Each entry must be the sole work and effort of an individual participant.

Participation as a Team

Please note that failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in disqualification from the challenge and/or the removal of submitted entries.

Endnote

Please be aware that a service charge, amounting to a maximum of 15% of the competition prizes, will be deducted by Bank and CGAfrica. This charge covers bank charges incurred.
Participants are advised that, upon winning a prize in this competition, CGAfrica will deduct a service charge, not exceeding 15% of the awarded prize value, before disbursing the prize amount. This deduction is standard procedure and is detailed in the competition terms and conditions.
We encourage participants to carefully review the terms and conditions to understand the specifics regarding the service charge and its application to the competition prizes. Failure to comply with these terms may result in disqualification or removal of submitted entries.
For any clarifications or queries regarding the service charge, participants are welcome to reach out to CGAfrica for further information."

Service Charge on Competition Prizes - Up to 15% Applies

COCONUT HEAD CHARACTER DESIGN

Luna and the Stardust Sprinkles

Aki the Coconut Head

We are announcing our CGAfrica 2D Character with a Coconut
Head! This adorable character is well-known for its resemblance to
a coconut and its charmingly quirky nature.
We are looking for artists to put their own idea and spin on
creating a 2D character with a coconut head, infuse it with their unique flair, and bring out its playful personality.
Whether you're a fan of digital art or prefer traditional methods, this competition is your opportunity to showcase your skills by capturing the essence of the 2D Character with a Coconut Head.
We're all about celebrating diverse artistic styles and encouraging everyone to unleash their creativity in crafting their version of this delightful character. So, let your imagination run wild and dive into the Coconut Head Character Design Competition!

CGAfrica 2D character contest

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Competition | CGAfrica 2D character contest

Ayanna is a coastal  'ninjaret' or pickpocket who steals from dodgy merchants to finance an underground uprising against the many slave traders and organized crime in Zanzibar. Her real name is known to the few she helps get by. Everyone else calls her 'coconut head' on account of her hairstyle.

Ayanna the coconut head

Captain Coco the space adventurer with a massive and playful personality and an iconic coconut shaped head. She's not the brightest, but she gets the job done.

Captain Coco

Luna fluttered her wings, sending a cascade of stardust shimmering around her. At only the size of a thumb, she was the tiniest inhabitant of the moon, her home crafted from a cozy nook within a moonstone. Luna spent her days flitting amongst the craters, collecting stardust in her wings like a miniature snow angel.

A boy born from the coast area near the ocean. He has a deep love for sports and adventure till he made his helmet from a coconut fruit as a helmet. He is very energetic and loves to play and motivated by outdoor games.
Likes: skating, skateboarding and coconuts
Dislikes: eating vegetables, doing housework

Mnazi Chongo

Coco, the half-broken coconut head character, is a delightful and eccentric personality that radiates a vibrant and energetic aura. Despite being physically incomplete, with a charmingly cracked exterior revealing its sweet interior, Coco exudes a unique charm that captivates those around it. This quirky character is known for its lively nature .Adorned with bright patterns, this half-broken coconut embraces its uniqueness, proving that imperfections can be sources of charm and strength.

Meet Coco, the charming 2D coconut character with a twist! Coco is adorned with luscious green leaves sprouting from the top of its head, resembling a unique and vibrant head of hair. Its deep, soulful black eyes express a range of emotions, from joy to sorrow. But what truly sets Coco apart is its tears, which aren't ordinary tears, but delicious coconut juice that flows from its eyes when it's feeling emotional.

Coconut head

A robot design inspired by the concept of coconut head

Robo Coco

Aki is a quirky and adventurous character.

Don-Coconut fell, cracked his head and awoken, he now seeks revenge for all his brothers and sisters as he witnessed them being turned into juice, he is on a one-man mission to try and wake them all up and turn the tables against the human, to juice them up. He already has claimed one victim - the coconut seller - from whom he acquired the machete, he is just a tired crazed coconut who will not take it anymore.