Honoris United Universities’ creative institutions have cemented their status as leaders in Africa’s education and innovation sectors, with students from The Animation School (TAS) and Red & Yellow Creative School of Business (R&Y) collectively taking home 18 honours at the 2025 Loerie Awards — the continent’s premier celebration of creativity and communication excellence.
The strong showing underscores the role of higher education in driving the growth of Africa’s creative economy and highlights how local talent is increasingly competing at global standards.
The Animation School, ranked 11th best in the world by the Animation Career Review, dominated its category with five of the seven awards in the Online Film, Short Film & Music Video segment, including Gold and Silver Loeries. Principal and CEO Nuno Martins said the wins validated both the students’ technical excellence and the institution’s focus on storytelling with international relevance. “These awards reflect the creativity and dedication of our students and staff. Each accolade reaffirms our mission to nurture African talent capable of standing tall on the global stage,” he said.
At Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, students secured 13 Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards across multiple categories, extending the institution’s record as one of Africa’s most consistent Loeries performers. Ranked as the top creative business school in Africa and the Middle East by The One Club for Creativity, R&Y’s success speaks to its ability to blend business strategy with creative innovation.
“Creative excellence isn’t luck — it’s the result of curiosity, craft, and discipline,” said Managing Director Verusha Maharaj. “These wins are proof that when rigorous teaching meets bold thinking, exceptional outcomes follow.”
The Loeries Awards — spanning Africa and the Middle East — recognise creativity that drives brand storytelling, design innovation, and social impact. For institutions like TAS and R&Y, the event provides a benchmark for the relevance and quality of creative education in South Africa, as well as a pathway for students to enter professional creative industries with confidence.
Honoris Group CEO Dr. Jonathan Louw said the wins demonstrate how South African campuses within the Honoris network — including TAS, R&Y, MANCOSA, Regent Business School, and FEDISA — are shaping a new generation of creative professionals. “These achievements reflect not only individual talent but also the strength of our academic ecosystem in nurturing world-class African graduates,” he said.
The success of Honoris students at the 2025 Loeries offers a glimpse into the future of African creativity — where education, innovation, and industry converge to redefine how the continent tells its stories to the world.
