The MMORPG “The Wagadu Chronicles” deals with African mythology and culture. The founder of the project says his studio is founded and financed by Black people. However, there have been intense attacks on Twitter against a non-Black artist who works on the project as Art Director. She has been accused of exploiting Africans. The head of the MMORPG intervenes.
Who are the accusations directed against?
- On Twitter, the artist Iga “Igson” Oliwiak has faced attacks.
- She works as Art Director for the MMORPG The Wagadu Chronicles. The indie MMORPG is developed by the studio “Twin Drums,” which is based in Berlin. The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport with over €500,000 (via bmvi.de). The staff of the studio are spread across the world, from Japan to Canada.
- Oliwiak is one of the non-Black individuals on the team. And apparently, this was the main reason why she faced such harsh attacks.