Thousands of fans flocked to the ultimate pop culture and gaming festival at the Johannesburg Expo Center last week.
Pirates of the Caribbean star Brenton Thwaites has expressed his excitement to meet fans at Comic-Con Africa.
Exact numbers are unknown, but thousands of fans turned out for the ultimate pop culture and gaming festival at the Johannesburg Expo Center last week.
The sold-out four-day event brought together fans from all walks of life to celebrate their shared passion for comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, and other pop culture.
Connect with the continent
Ms Thwaites, who lives in Australia and was one of the stars of the event, said she was excited to be in South Africa.
The star fondly recalled his experiences in South Africa, including learning Afrikaans, sharing his favorite swear words and watching the Springboks v Wallabies match.
“It was amazing to be able to connect with a completely different continent. Seeing the positive reaction from the South African fans was really special.” He fondly recalled filming his first feature film. giver In South Africa, he added that it is one of his favorite countries.
“This year has been nothing short of special,” said one fan, echoing the sentiments of the thousands who celebrated the festival's fifth show.
This year, streaming giants Disney+ and Netflix brought activations that immersed attendees in iconic shows such as: agatha forever and squid gameMeanwhile, Nu Metro's pop-up cinema has debuted a unique movie experience for movie lovers.
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cosplay
The main stage was the center of excitement with live entertainment including DJ Elliott who energized the crowd throughout the weekend. International guests such as Lou Ferrigno, Joe Manganiello, and Thwaites took to the stage to share personal stories and interact with excited fans.
At the Comic Con Africa Championships of Cosplay, Blu Rohbot Studios was the overall winner and earned a chance to represent Africa at C2E2 in Chicago.
This year's event featured a whole new level of gaming, from intense esports tournaments to interactive gaming zones. Telkom's Home of Gaming was the hub of competitive action, with teams vying for a share of the R300,000 prize pool.
The Punishers won the Telkom VS Masters CS2 competition, thrilling fans with their skill and strategy.
kids con
KidsCon is also back in full swing, offering a dedicated space for young fans to meet their favorite characters such as Mario & Luigi and LEGO characters, while interactive play zones and NCPD's Marvel Superhero Training Academy will introduce the next generation of It gave power to the hero.
Comic-Con Africa organizers took pride in reflecting fan feedback from previous years and expanding the Artist Alley corridor to create a more expansive experience for a smoother and more enjoyable festival. .
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