NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if the heroes of Africa’s past and the voices of today could come alive through animation? In this talk, Ghanaian filmmaker and animator Jesse Sunkwa-Mills shares his journey to put Ghanaian and African stories at the center of global storytelling. From reimagining the legendary Yaa Asantewaa to launching groundbreaking films like Asantewaa, RISE, and The Guardians, Jesse reveals how animation is more than entertainment,it’s cultural preservation, education, and a bold new wave of African identity. Through Mills Media, Afrotales+, and SESA, Jesse is building platforms that empower young creators and redefine how the world sees African stories. Jesse Sunkwa-Mills is a Ghanaian filmmaker, animator, and entrepreneur pioneering African storytelling through animation.As CEO of Mills Media, he created the acclaimed 3D film Asantewaa: Battle for the Golden Stool, which won Best Animation at the African Indigenous Language Film Festival. His subsequent works, RISE and The Guardians, achieved consecutive sold-out premieres in Ghana.Jesse also founded Afrotales+, a streaming platform for African animated content, and Mills Media Academy, training young creatives. Serving as Executive Secretary of the Animators Association of Ghana, he continues to elevate African narratives on global stages. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx