Shof
@shofcoker.bsky.social
Nigerian Illustrator and Director for animation
The Art of Crocodile Dance Art Book: Maguzawa, where protagonist Roukia was born, is nestled in the city of Dala in the Hausa Kingdom. Young Roukia learns a ritual healing dance from her mother. Art: Godwin Akpan | Direction: @shofcoker.bsky.social, Harrison Yinfaowei #crocodiledance #conceptart
1/2 - Ase! Work continues on Crocodile Dance with these beautiful graphic design elements and stamps designed by the amazing Osaze Amadasun with art direction by @shofcoker.bsky.social. These elements are inspired by 70s and 80s Nigerian graphic design. #africananimation #crocodiledance #conceptart
The trade is the format Bronze Faces was made for. Alex, Lee and Hass' gorgeous artwork stuns. Pick it up if you can, and enjoy the heist!
BOOM! Studios@boom-studios.com · 4mo agoExperience the thrill of the heist of a lifetime, as estranged childhood friends Timi, Sango, and Gbonka plot to reclaim their heritage’s stolen treasure! Writers Shobo & Shof draw from their Nigerian roots, alongside artist Alexandre Tefenkgi, to deliver 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦—out now! boomstud.io/FindAShop
One of the most fun comics I've illustrated and written with @shobocoker.bsky.social. Heavy Metal 🤘🏾
Coker Co-Op@cokercoop.bsky.social · 4mo agoTomorrow, (31st) our short story, "Hot Ground" is being released in the North American edition of @heavymetalofficial.bsky.social's, "Paradise Lost."🤘🏾Here are a few images of BTS for the book. It was released a couple of years ago in French, now we English luddites get to enjoy it 😚
Tomorrow, (31st) our short story, "Hot Ground" is being released in the North American edition of @heavymetalofficial.bsky.social's, "Paradise Lost."🤘🏾Here are a few images of BTS for the book. It was released a couple of years ago in French, now we English luddites get to enjoy it 😚
The issue features lots about our film, an interview with @shofcoker.bsky.social, a foreword from Adja Soro, a note from Anthony Silverston of Triggerfish Animation Studios, and other dynamic industry creatives.
Exactly four years ago Shof and I released our africanfuturist epic, New Masters, published by @imagecomics.com. 190 Pages of afro-scifi cool on sale for under $13! a.co/d/eafv3xE
Final call for Crocodile Dance late pledges! Grab your: Physical Novella | Artbook | Producer Credit The water's rising, but you can still jump in! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks
What a lovely surprise to wake up to! Crocodile Dance got featured on @animag.bsky.social! 🐊 www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/afri...
Africanfuturist Animated Feature 'Crocodile Dance' Caps Successful Kickstarter Campaign | Animation Magazine
'Crocodile Dance' is described as an Africanfuturist animated feature rooted in West African mythology, and the legends of Mami Wata.
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1 HOUR LEFT! Crocodile Dance is part of the future of storytelling you want to see.: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks African stories. World-class craft. Unique and unfiltered.
2 HOURS LEFT!: An Art Book. Novella. Original Illustrations & More if you back Crocodile Dance on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #artbook #africanart #visdev #conceptart
3 HOURS LEFT!: Every frame of our Africanfuturist animated film is rooted in real Nigerian Locations, textures, patterns and designs. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Pledge Now to be part of the Crocodile Dance story!
5 HOUR LEFT!: The first major crowdfunded Africanfuturist animated thriller. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Rewards include an Art Book, Digital Novella, OST and More! #kickstarter #FridayVibes #africananimation
The Mami Wata does deserve an origin story in cinema. And we're going to make it!
Coker Co-Op@cokercoop.bsky.social · 8mo ago7 HOURS LEFT! The Mami Wata has been waiting for her Origin Story. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks She deserves the same craft and care Pixar & Disney gave Western Stories. Rewteet to spread the word! #animatedfilm #indieanimation #devart
9 HOURS LEFT to back our African Animated Thriller on @kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks We're so close to our BIG STRETCH GOAL! Repost/Retweet to appease the Mami Wata! #animatedfilm #indiefilm #kickstarter
FINAL 48 HOURS of Crocodile Dance on @kickstarter.com! Our Africanfuturist animated thriller! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Roukia, a cursed musician confronts the Mami Wata, a feared West African water goddess. OST, Digital short film, & Art books available! #crocodiledance #animation #projectswelove
Only 5 more days left to pledge! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Crocodile Dance is a 2D/3D African animated thriller about a cursed musician who must confront a water goddess (Mami Wata) to reclaim her power. #Kickstarter #animatedfilm #crocodiledance #afrofuturism #africanfuturism #africananimation
We're 100% FUNDED! bit.ly/croc-dance-k... Our whole team is in awe. The support to realize this bold vision in animation is a beautiful thing. The story of Roukia and the Mami Wata will be real! #crocodiledance #africananimation #mamiwata
CROCODILE DANCE is a short created by Shof Coker, one of the most talented folks I know in the world of animation. Please consider supporting this Kickstarter if you care about truly great independent animation!! #animation www.kickstarter.com/projects/cok...
Crocodile Dance - An Africanfuturist Animated Film
An indie animated thriller where a musician reclaims her voice to face the Mami Wata, a monster goddess threatening her family.
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5 DAYS LEFT. The Final Sprint. All-or-nothing. Help us bring the Mami Wata origin story to life! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #CrocodileDance #Kickstarter #africananimation #indieanimation
6 DAYS LEFT! - Time's Running out to support African Animation on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation
Artwork from the Crocodile Dance film. These were a collaboration between Yinfaowei Harrison and I. We had tons of fun on these!✨
Coker Co-Op@cokercoop.bsky.social · 8mo ago6 DAYS LEFT! - Time's Running out to support African Animation on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation
Here's a Sneak peek at a few tracks from the Crocodile Dance OST. Back the film on #kickstarter: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #FilmMusic #soundtrack #ost #africanfuturism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTf1... The good folks at the Painted in Color podcast interviewed @shofcoker.bsky.social about Crocodile Dance!
In many Western tales, you're taught to slay your monsters. In ours, you dance with them. You heal them. Our film is in its final days on Kickstarter: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #Kickstarter #animatedfilm #crocodiledance
This is how we brought a West African griot to life in Blender. Modeling. Rigging. Animation. This is Roukia. Follow her story on Kickstarter: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #crocodiledance #b3d #blender3D #characterrigging #animation
The weekend was legitimately rough. We had a backer pledge $10K... and then cancel within 24 hours. *Pretty sure it was a troll*. That said, the community response has been incredible. We're almost back to our pre-troll total!
Coker Co-Op@cokercoop.bsky.social · 8mo agoA BIG @kickstarter.com pledge cancelled. We dropped 14% overnight. It happens. If this story matters to you: RT, share, tell someone. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks The Mami Wata doesn't go down that easy. We're going to make this film! #projectwelove #kickstarter #indiefilm #defiant
We're bringing the legendary African goddess Mami Wata to life on film. Here's one of our @kickstarter.com backer rewards. Get yours at bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #artbook #conceptart #africanartist #projectwelove #kickstarter
A BIG @kickstarter.com pledge cancelled. We dropped 14% overnight. It happens. If this story matters to you: RT, share, tell someone. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks The Mami Wata doesn't go down that easy. We're going to make this film! #projectwelove #kickstarter #indiefilm #defiant