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Cosplay culture is gaining popularity in Kenya, where anime and manga fans are turning to creativity and recycled materials to recreate the looks of their favourite fictional characters. Thousands of enthusiasts attended the latest Otamatsuri anime and manga convention in Nairobi over the weekend, one of Africa’s largest events of……

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has been mocked for following in the footsteps of his predecessor after appearing in a video cosplaying as a racing driver.

Thousands of anime and manga fans gathered in Nairobi for one of Africa’s biggest cosplay conventions, transforming recycled materials, craft skills and imagination into elaborate costumes. For many enthusiasts, the event is more than entertainment—it is a space for creativity, friendship and self-expression.

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Nairobi’s thriving Japanese pop culture community showed up in full force at Otamatsuri 2026, creating an electric atmosphere as fans welcomed popular Japanese idol Yurapico for her milestone debut performance in Africa. 

NAIROBI:Cosplay has taken hold in Kenya, where fans must often get creative to dress up as their fantasy heroes. Thousands attended the latest edition of the Otamatsuri anime and manga convention in the Kenyan capital this weekend — described as one of the largest in Africa — with many wearing extravagant costumes inspired by hits…

” ACGHK 2026,” also known as “Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong 2026 (Hong Kong Anime, Comics, and Games Festival 2026),” was held from Friday, July 24, 2026, to Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Here’s a photo report from “CosParadise,” where cosplayers from around the world gathered!

AFP Published:24.08.26 10:22, Update:24.08.26 10:50 Julius Mokaya puts the final touches to a prop for his costume for the Otamatsuri convention in Nairobi © AFP

Apparently it’s not a bother at all for Pooh Bear to dress up like the Japanese skating star.

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