Partner guide · パートナーガイド

Afurotaku Cosplay: SYLA

Afurotaku is a podcast about the life of an African otaku, and we host events for the community in Gaborone. Cosplay SYLA (“So, you like anime”) is our flagship: a day of cosplay, craft, games and food, run as a nonprofit community event where admission covers the costs of the day.

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Hours: 09:00 to 17:00
Venue: Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facility, Gaborone
Admission: BWP 20
Who it is for: All ages and families. Children under 13 come with a parent or guardian.

Track record · 実績

What we have delivered

500+Attendees at the SYLA Spring Festival, March 2026

16Exhibitors at the SYLA Spring Festival, March 2026

2Community events hosted

277Event photos in our gallery

2025Our first cosplay event

2021On air since March 2021

On the day · 当日

What happens at Cosplay SYLA

The cosplay showcaseEvery registered cosplayer parades, then takes the stage. Junior (12 and under) and Open (13 and over) sections each place first to third, plus a Most Creative award. Judges' points and audience phone votes decide.

Market dayAfter the awards the hall opens up: art, craft and animation from local creatives, merch stalls, vendors and food.

The open floorAnime trivia and debates, live drawing, community gaming, photo stations and a magazine cover style photo area.

Our partners on the day are the Embassy of Japan in Botswana, Animaniacs Botswana and Modern Majesty, with partner booths on the floor.

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