Nigerian artist based in Lagos, Uzoma Dunkwu, has won an Emmy Award for his outstanding character design work on Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda.
Dunkwu was recognised in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, Character Design category for his work on the episode “Into the Lion’s Den” from the Disney+ animated series.
The Television Academy announced Dunkwu as one of the 2026 juried Emmy Award winners in August, recognising his contribution to the acclaimed Marvel production.
The award was presented during the Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies held in Los Angeles in September, marking a major international achievement for the Lagos-based Nigerian artist and further highlighting Nigerian talent in the global animation industry.
