CAKE Partners with Kukua on Super Sema

CAKE has entered into a partnership with the female-led studio Kukua on Super Sema, an African animated kids’ superhero franchise.

Executive produced by Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, Us), Super Sema follows the world-changing, STEAM-fueled adventures of a brave and heroic 10-year-old girl, Sema, and her twin brother as they protect their African village from the villainous Tobor and his bungling robot army.

Super Sema is written by four-time BAFTA winner Claudia Lloyd (Charlie & Lola, Mr. Bean, Tinga Tinga Tales). The YouTube Originals series first launched on International Women’s Day in March 2021, with a second season premiering in June this year.

CAKE is on board as international distributor.

Ed Galton, CEO at CAKE, said, “Super Sema encourages and inspires children to reach their potential and make the most of their abilities. We are thrilled to be working with the talented team at Kukua on this fun and entertaining series, and we are looking forward to being part of the next step in the journey bringing Super Sema to more children around the world.”

Kukua’s CEO, Lucrezia Bisignani, added, “We are thrilled to be partnering with CAKE to help bring Super Sema and all of her STEAM-powered adventures to even more kids around the world. It’s so important for kids everywhere to see themselves reflected on-screen and feel empowered to believe that they too can be change-makers, just like Sema.”