Ruth Ojougboh to Present Animated Feature ORAYA at Marché du Film

Executive Producer Ruth Ojougboh will present the feature-length animated film ORAYA at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival, as part of the Focus on Africa Conference within the market’s official program.

She is set to present it in Cannes, France, on May 13, 2026.
Ruth Ojougboh is an Executive Producer and creative entrepreneur focused on African stories, children’s intellectual property, and animation for global audiences. She executive produced Blinded by the Lights, officially selected at Oscar-qualifying festivals including Annecy, DOK Leipzig, and the Pan African Film Festival. She also contributed to the TAIDO project by Sony Group’s NGO, Arc & Beyond, which received three awards within Japan’s anime industry.

Produced by AnimaxFYB Studios, ORAYA is a 90-minute 2.5D animated feature set in a futuristic Ghana and aimed at a global 16+ audience.

The story follows a gifted tech creator accused of triggering a global addiction, who must lead a fractured group of pan-African heroes against a covert syndicate exploiting Earth’s last sacred energy source.

Currently in early development, ORAYA is supported by visual assets and is actively engaging partners across financing, co-production, and distribution.

AnimaxFYB Studios continues to expand its international footprint, with selections at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, a Best Animation win at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, and multiple official selections across Oscar-qualifying festivals.

“This is not just a film. It is African-owned IP designed to grow beyond a single release,” said Ojougboh.

Founder and Creative Director Francis Yushau Brown added:
“We are building original African stories with the structure and ambition to compete globally.”

Private meetings with selected partners are scheduled throughout the Marché du Film.

With ORAYA, the focus is clear: African-owned stories, built with intention, ownership, and global reach.

AnimaxFYB Studios is a creative enterprise developing premium animation, film, and multimedia content for global audiences, while building sustainable talent and production ecosystems across Africa.