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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Get ready for a jam-packed #SalaamFandom panel about telling Muslim stories! Very excited to be a part of this dope group of storytellers. Forever grateful to Dr. Shamika Mitchell for inviting me to join this panel 💖 Plus I’ll be giving away free stickers at the panel! #nycc

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Throwback to the Annecy Film Festival this summer! ☀️ Watch as our intern @mozomz.bsky.social brings Layla & Tobi to Annecy in this adorable illustration in front of the iconic Annecy sign.

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

When I was a kid, I would escape into books and see entire worlds come to life in my mind as I read. Fast forward to now, and I’ve created my own show. Seeing a world that existed only in my imagination turned into moving images, is beyond my wildest dreams!😊 #indieanimation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Oh silly Noor, what’s Layla going to do with you?! We hope you enjoy this chibi animation by our summer intern class 😊 #indieanimation #animation #magicalgirls #supportindie #cats

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I think Layla and Sol would be friends, do you? 🔥🌟 Huge thanks to Chronicles of the Isles for organizing Indie Animation Crossover Day and matching Layla and the Starship Afrotopia with @solsearch.bsky.social Make sure to Follow us and check out all of the other projects using #indiecrossoverday

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Meet Noor 🐈‍⬛✨ Layla’s beloved cat and the brightest member of her family. Her name means “light” in Arabic 🌟 Follow along for more lore from Layla and the Starship Afrotopia! Cat rig & animation by Sarah Ungaretti-Levy Cat design by Nico Fisher #indieanimation #cats

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Happy Friday and Jummah Mubarak from Layla! 🤲 Did you know that Fridays are very special days for Muslims? Animation of chibi Layla reading the Quran by Mei Harter Chibi Layla design by Moriah Germany #animation #indieanimation #muslimart #jummamubarak #muslimah

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Still have one more train and a flight to get back home to LA… but WORTH IT!!! Shoutout to all the dope artists and creators I met this weekend. I’m leaving NYC feeling so inspired 😍 #indieanimation #AnimeNYC #magicalgirl #indiecomic #afrofuturism

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

500 followers on Instagram AND TikTok! 🚀🌟 We’re so grateful to everyone who’s joined us on this journey through Afrotopia. As an indie animated series, one of the easiest ways you can support us right now is by following and subscribing on all our socials @starshipafrotopia.

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We will be at the Saturday swap meet with free Layla and the Starship Afrotopia stickers!🌟We’ll also be swapping lots of anime merch (posters, tote bags, lanyards etc). Come on down and say hi 😊 #animenyc #freebies #swapmeet #indieanimation #animation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Chibi Tobi is here! 💫 Our intern Destiny shares a behind-the-scenes look at the character design process, from sketch to final. Each character needs a range of expressions, hand poses, and a turnaround to get them ready for rigging in Moho. Chibi Tobi design by @gremlinlikestodraw.bsky.social

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Fresh stickers just landed! 🚀🌟 I’ll be handing out free Layla and the Starship Afrotopia stickers at Anime NYC Aug 20th - 23rd. If you spot me, come grab one! 😊 #indieanimation #magicalgirl #animation #freebies #stickers

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

These character turnarounds might make you a little dizzy… 😵‍💫 Follow for more adventures with the chibi cast of Layla and the Starship Afrotopia! 🚀🌟 Chibi Layla design by Moriah Germany Animation by Jumai Yusuf #animation #indieanimation #chibi #muslimart #characterdesign

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Layla loves magical girls! Who’s your favorite? 😍🌟🪄 Another chibi LATSA animation by our summer interns: Animation, Rig & Concept by Mei Harter Chibi Layla design by Moriah Germany @marshsano #magicalgirl #sailormoon #shera #katara #indieanimation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Check out the chibi version of Kingmaker, designed by our intern @theeggoman 🤩 He took our pretty scary looking original character design, but made him kawaii 🤭 #indieanimation #animation #chibi #afrofuturism #characterdesign

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hello World, meet chibi Layla 😍, designed and animated by our class of summer interns!   Today is National Intern Day, so we can’t think of a better day to launch our first intern animation! 🥳 #nationalinternday #animation #indieanimation #chibi #interns

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Y’all should we make a Webtoon or a physical comic for LATSA?? 🤔 Here’s what they said at the “Capes, Curls, and Culture: Black Women in Comics” panel at SDCC! Quick Story Time 🧵 #sdcc #sdcc2026 #indieanimation #animation #comics

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

LATSA mentioned on stage at Comic-Con 🤯 Thank you @tobiiii_chan for the shoutout at the “Salaam Fandom! Anime, Manga, and Islam” panel. We hope you cosplay Layla in the future 💕😊 #sdcc #sdcc2026 #indieanimation #animation #cosplay

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

San Diego Comic-Con was amazing 🤩 Seeing Layla and the Starship Afrotopia out in the wild, and meeting so many people who loved the artwork, made this indie dream feel a little more real! 🥰 If you grabbed a sticker, let us know where you put it! 🚀 #sdcc #indieanimation #afrofuturism #animation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Concept Art Pt 12 One last look at Layla & Tobi’s hoverbike ride through Afrotopia 🚀 Pop quiz: Do you know who that golden statue is of? 👀 Follow along for more Afrotopian lore and behind-the-scenes updates! #indieanimation #conceptart #blackgirlmagic #2dart #muslimart

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I’m bringing 100 free stickers to San Diego Comic-Con with art from Layla and the Starship Afrotopia! If you see me, come say hi 😊 🌟 #stickers #freebies #indieanimation #afrofuturism #sdcc

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Efrem progress! From the very first sketch, to the final design 👨🏾‍🎤 #art #conceptart #characterconcept #2dart #viral

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Introducing our full class of summer interns! These group of amazingly talented artists are helping to bring the world of Layla and the Starship Afrotopia to life. Can’t wait to show you what they’ve been cooking up 💫 Featuring: 🧵

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Concept Art Pt 11 What if the magic you've been searching for was inside of you all along? 🌟 This is the story of Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀 Follow along for more lore and behind-the-scenes updates! #indieanimation #conceptart #animation #afrofuturism #LATSA

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Concept Art Pt 10 Can you guess what real-life location inspired this background? 🌵 New concept art featuring Layla and Tobi from Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀 Follow along for more Afrotopian lore and behind-the-scenes updates! #indieanimation #conceptart #animation #afrofuturism #scifi

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Intern post!✨ REPOST from @theeggoman.bsky.social I am super duper excited to share that this summer, I am working as a Character Design Intern for "Layla And The Starship Afrotopia!" at Lunar Crown Productions! I'm working on chibi designs and costumes and experimenting with different styles 🔥🎪

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

One night Layla opens up a wormhole in her bedroom, setting her off on a life-changing adventure!🌠 This is Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀💫 Follow along for more lore and behind-the-scenes updates! #indieanimation #conceptart #animation #afrofuturism #LATSA

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Highlighting another amazing intern @sculsketches.bsky.social ! REPOST: SO excited to announce that this summer I will be an intern at Lunar Crown Productions, working on @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Layla and the Starship Afrotopia is going to @annecyfestival.bsky.social! Illustration by summer intern @mozomz.bsky.social _

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🧵From creator Jumai - I had the great pleasure of teaching a masterclass to talented bilingual high schoolers in Greece for the Short Encounters Film Festival. I took the students through the process of pitching an animated TV show, using Afrotopia as an example #indieanimation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

✨We have a stellar class of interns joining us this summer and will be highlighting each one over the next few weeks 🤩 Starting with @/x_m.harter_x

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Welcome aboard Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀✨ Our indie animated series follows Layla, a Black Muslim teen who is swept into a cosmic world of friendship and adventure. Follow along as we bring Afrotopia to life! #indieanimation #conceptart #animation #afrofuturism #scifi

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Concept Art Pt 8 Every space adventure is better with your bestie by your side 💫 New concept art featuring Layla and Tobi from Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀 Follow along for more Afrotopian lore and behind-the-scenes updates! #indieanimation #conceptart #animation #afrofuturism #scifi

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Concept Art Pt 7 As the lead singer of Afrotopia's hottest boy band, Efrem knows how to put on a show. What real-life artist would you want to hear as Efrem's singing voice? 👀 #indieanimation #conceptart #animation #afrofuturism #scifi

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

✨Artist Spotlight Pt 8 Meet Nick, the designer behind our iconic title card and logo for the show! Shout-out to him for being one of the very first artists we worked with 🫡 Follow him on Twitter @poulisn

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Meet Efrem 👨🏾‍🎤 He’s the lead singer of Afrotopia’s hottest boy band, and the boy who instantly caught Layla’s attention 🫣 Follow along to learn more about our indie animated series, Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀 #indieanimation #characterreveal #afrofuturism

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

From his hidden lair, Kingmaker sends out robot minions to keep a watchful eye on the inhabitants of Afrotopia 👁️ 🐍 Layla and the Starship Afrotopia is an indie animated series. Follow along to learn more lore & help us make it a reality! #indieanimation #afrofuturism #scifi

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Meet Tayler, the character designer who created the designs we’ve been sharing over the past few weeks! What’s been your favorite character design so far? Stay tuned as we spotlight the artists bringing Layla and the Starship Afrotopia to life. #indieanimation #afrofuturism

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak from Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 💜☪️🧕🏾 Wishing everyone a beautiful Eid Al-Adha full of joy and blessings! #eid #eidaladha #eidmubarak

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Meet Kingmaker 👽 He is the High Sovereign’s chief advisor but, he has his own master plan for Afrotopia… 🤫 Follow along to learn more about our indie animated series, Layla and the Starship Afrotopia 🚀 #indieanimation #characterreveal #animation #afrofuturism #scifi

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Meet Kageri, the artist who created the design for the Starship Afrotopia! He took the concept of a city inside a spaceship, and combined it with the colors and shape language of magical girls to create a truly unique design 🛸💫✨ #indieanimation #afrofuturism #magicalgirl

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Concept Art Pt 5 👸🏾 The High Sovereign watches over Afrotopia from her throne room, ruling with grace, wisdom, and her trusted A.I. assistant by her side. Who would you cast to voice her? 🤔 #indieanimation #afrofuturism #scifi #conceptart #animation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Meet the High Sovereign 👸🏾 Captain of the Starship and ruler of Afrotopia, she always appears cool, calm, and collected. Beneath the surface though she’s carrying the weight of keeping this city-spaceship afloat, while trying to keep her children Tobi and Efrem out of trouble.

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

SPREAD THE WORD 📣 The support for Layla and the Starship Afrotopia has been overwhelming!🥹 So this summer, we’ve decided to start an internship program to bring together people who are interested in delving into the world even further! #internship #artists #jobposting

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

📺 Show name: Layla and the Starship Afrotopia Want to know more? Follow along to see the process of bringing this show to life! #indieanimation #animation #magicalgirl #afrofuturism #muslimart

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Meet Chloe, our storyboard artist. She boarded the super-secret animatic for our yet to be revealed theme song 👀 Plus she also designed Layla’s adorable pet Noor! You can follow their work at @chloe__lemay #indieanimation #animation #afrofuturism #storyboards #muslimart

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Welcome aboard, Captain #03 🚀✨ Huge thanks to Altier Kennedy for supporting Layla and the Starship Afrotopia on Ko-fi! Want to join the crew too? Support us on Ko-fi for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates 🌌 #indieanimation

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Concept Art Pt 4🌌 Nothing says friendship like racing through the streets on a hover bike with your alien bestie 👽 Layla and the Starship Afrotopia is an indie animated series. Follow along to learn more lore and help us make it a reality! #indieanimation #muslimartist

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starshipafrotopia.bsky.social @starshipafrotopia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Meet Lynn, our prop designer! Lynn worked on everything from afro-futuristic props like Tobi’s hover bike and Layla’s holographic watch, to authentic real-world items like Layla’s prayer mat and prayer beads. #indieanimation #afrofuturism #muslimart #magicalgirl

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