Sinclair Ukiri
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| Name: | Sinclair Ukiri |
| Also Known As: | Fumber |
| Pronouns: | he/him |
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| Works: | Beyond the Earth Nyahata |
| Official Website(s): | https://sinclairukiri.com |
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| On Fanlore: | Related pages |
Sinclair Ukiri (born October 26, 2012) is a Nigerian-German animator, YouTuber, and game developer known for creating animation memes, music video animations, and independent video games. He is recognized for his works such as the animated series Nyahata and the platformer game Nova's Starbound Journey.
Early Life
Sinclair Ukiri was born on October 26, 2012, in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, Germany. He resides with his parents and attends middle school. In his free time, he engages in animation and game development, utilizing tools like Adobe Animate, FlipaClip, and Bosca Ceoil. Additionally, he enjoys playing the rhythm game osu!.
Career
Animation
Ukiri began his animation career in 2021, initially creating drawings and later transitioning to animation memes and music video animations featuring his mascots, Fumber and Nova. He also produces MIDI remixes using various soundfonts. In 2023, he joined the animation team Scranimations, collaborating with members such as John "Zlitchy" and Joseph "Fox".
One of his notable animated works is the series Nyahata, co-created with Moroccan artist Joseph "Fox". The series, which premiered on February 1, 2025, is a loose adaptation of a game and follows the protagonist Nova through various comedic adventures.
Game Development
Ukiri ventured into game development using GDevelop, an open-source game engine. His most prominent project is Nova's Starbound Journey, a 2D platformer released on November 2, 2024. In this game, players control characters Nova or Dori through side-scrolling levels, collecting stars to save their world from the antagonist Bood. The game is available on platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
His other game development credits include:
- Die Adventur von Wumpus (November 18, 2023) – Developer, Producer, Voice Actor
- Die Adventur von Wumpus 2 (January 7, 2024) – Developer, Artist
- Wumpus: Meteor Mayhem (January 11, 2024) – Voice Actor, Director
- Nova's Starbound Journey (November 2, 2024) - Producer, Developer
Online Presence
Ukiri maintains an active presence on YouTube, where he uploads his animations and music videos. He started his channel on September 13, 2023, and has since gained recognition for his unique animation style and original characters. Additionally, he has a profile on itch.io, where he shares his game development projects and encourages collaboration with other developers.
Personal Life
In his personal life, Ukiri is dedicated to honing his skills in animation and game development. He collaborates with peers, including Caitlyn Valerie Hodges, who has contributed voice acting and writing to his projects. His commitment to creating engaging content has established him as a notable figure in the independent animation and game development communities.
External Links
- Sinclair Ukiri on IMDb
- Sinclair Ukiri on itch.io
- Sinclair Ukiri on YouTube