Shaka Rising
English
Fighting
Military
Murder
Political
Superhero
1500 CE until 1990 CE
Teenagers (13-18)
Realistic Western Comics Graphic Violence battles becoming a king becoming a man bloodline chief coup hero history King Shaka leader nation nation building prince prince becomes king return from exile royalty Shaka throne war warfare warrior young prince Zulu Zulu kingdom
Teenagers (13-18)
Realistic Western Comics Graphic Violence battles becoming a king becoming a man bloodline chief coup hero history King Shaka leader nation nation building prince prince becomes king return from exile royalty Shaka throne war warfare warrior young prince Zulu Zulu kingdom
KONGO
Manga - Action
The Kingdom of Kongo rose to the top, thanks to the Chokwe tribe warriors. A tribe of powerful warriors. So fierce the world could not conquer the Afro-world, until King Leopold 2. The Kongo is now plunged into darkness, RAIIS, prince of the Kingdom of Kongo, is now sent into the future, to save the Kingdom and bring them out of Darkness.
Madame Livingstone: The Great War in the Congo
Graphic Novel - History
Based on the true story of two vastly different men—one Belgian, one African—who take on one impossible mission: the sinking of a German battleship in the Congo during WWI.
Gaston Mercier, lieutenant in the Royal Belgian Army, arrives in Congo in 1915 on orders to sink a critical German warship. To find the ship’s position, he is assigned a guide, a local man nicknamed "Mrs. Livingstone".
Blood Wars
Comic - Action
Jubah, a half-human, half-spirit mercenary, discovers his lineage's prophecy from an Arabian Gypsy, hinting at his rightful claim to the Bini kingdom, the origin of Black humanity in the realm. Determined, he journeys south, leaving behind his mercenary life.
Amidst challenges, alliances, and identity crises, Jubah finds love with a spirit being who soon becomes his collaborator and support. He must confront his half-brothers to inherit the throne, who also seek the crown.
Guided by ancestral spirits and his spiritual powers, Jubah unearths the kingdom's history and a greater plot by the Arabian army to colonize the black race.
Against dark forces opposing him, JUBAH must face his destiny, proving his worthiness in an epic struggle for the throne and the legacy afterward.
African Empires
Comic - History
The African Continent was filled with ancient Empires that stretched as far as the eye could see but our peace won't last forever as outsiders would come and invade our land.
its a tale of bravery, love and conquest...Remember to subscribe!!
Watch the trailer on youtube..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFB7YeV_Ugc&ab_channel=stanleykaruri
KARIBA
Graphic Novel - Adventure
The daughter of a river god, raised by a human father and bound to a tragic destiny. Siku has always called the Zambezi River her home. She understands the water – and it understands her, too, coming to her aid in times of need. But things are changing on the river – a great dam is being built, displacing thousands of Shonga people – and things are changing in Siku, too, as her ability to manipulate water grows out of control. When her father disappears, Siku discovers a terrible secret, and she must journey to the source of the river tounderstand the ancient power hidden within her.
Serpent Wars
Graphic Novel - Action
This original Graphic Novel is set in the mid-1800’s where a young scientist smuggles himself aboard the war ship of a British Lord bound for South America only to discover a land filled with serpent gods destined to rule mankind. With the aid of a spiritual goddess the brave adventurer must battle to free the island and humanity from the tyranny of these giant creatures.
All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa
Graphic Novel - History
Six true stories of resistance by marginalized South Africans against the country’s colonial government in the years leading up to Apartheid. From immigrants and miners to tram workers and washerwomen, these ordinary, working-class women and men defied a nation and defended the disempowered. A graphic history written six parts, each illustrated by a different South African artist.
Heritage
Graphic Novel - History
HERITAGE
Being a king does not mean everything is going to be fine. Crowning in Rwanda has always been a heritage(umurage).
Whoever was chosen to be king was the one to be the king regardless of his age and physical appearance, but wait! would everyone agree with what abiru(kings advisor) had agreed on?
Katarabuhura is a brother of the king sentabyo, and finds it unfair to choose his little brother over him. Katarabuhura has been the biggest challenge for sentabyo, since some few chiefs, who were supposed to support sentabyo helped katarabuhura.
AKOMA
Graphic Novel - Drama
Peace has lasted throughout the region for centuries until the strange disappearance of Mami Wata. Both the Maji and Mlima tribe have fought for control of land stretching from the Sea of Chinue and the Kambo Mountains.
Centuries ago, King Afa of the Mlima tribe launched a deadly attack during the Great Battle to enslave the Maji Tribe and control the Tuinate River. One hundred years have passed, the son of King Afa, King Afa Abey, continues to conquer and imprison anyone using Water Ase. Thus, the King has erected a dam, cutting off all water supplies to the Maji Tribe and limiting Water Ase’s use.
The prophecy said, “When the river runs dry, the Aliyechaguliwa will bring forth the fall of a false god and a reunion of enemies.”
Malika: Warrior Queen
Comic - Sci-Fi
**Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology—created by the best Nigerian comics talent!**
Following the exploits of queen and military commander Malika, who struggles to keep the peace in her ever-expanding empire, Azzaz, this historical fantasy is set in fifteenth-century West Africa and created by an all-star team from Nigeria.
Growing up as a prodigy, Malika inherits the crown from her father in an incredibly unusual way, splitting the kingdom of Azzaz in half. After years of civil war, Malika finally unites all of Azzaz, expanding it into one of the largest empires in all of West Africa--but expansion will not come without its costs. Enemies begin to rise within her council, and Azzaz catches the attention of one of the most feared superpowers the world has ever known: the Ming Dynasty! As Malika fights to win the clandestine war within the walls of her empire, she must also turn her attention to an indomitable and treacherous foe with plans to vanquish her entire people.
Malika: Warrior Queen Vol. 1 also features bonus stories “Malika: Dragon Trials” and “WindMaker: Birth of a King”—and a new “behind the scenes” section!
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