Bahari Blue #20: The Lush Art of Data Pepple
Data Pepple is an illustrator, cartoonist and lawyer from Nigeria. Her illustration and animation work is playful, colorful and lush. From her bio, Data indicates that she has previously worked for BBC, MTV, Gal-dem, and Weekday among others. Enjoy. See…
Squid CoW #5: Misfit by Collyde Prime
It’s not a seahorse, it’s not a ship, it’s a cow – a squid cow. Hold your fins, that’s just Squid Comic of the Week! This week’s comic is Misfit by Collyde Prime. Superheroes, fantasy worlds, the supernatural, super soldiers…
Bahari Blue #19: The Soothing Art of Mogau Kekena
Mogau Keana is a South African storyboard artist, illustrator and animator. He started pursuing art when he was in primary school and continued into university. He studied Multimedia at UJ Faculty of Art Design and Architecture (FADA) where he majored…
Nommo Awards 2020: These Are The Shortlisted Graphic Novels
The Nommo Awards 2020 shortlist for Speculative Fiction by Africans has been released. It features comics from Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Rwanda. Last month, the African Speculative Fiction Society announced the longlist for this year’s Nommo Awards for Speculative…
Bahari Blue #18 – The Gentle Art of Mika Hirwa
Mika Twizerimana Hirwa is a freelance illustrator, character designer and comic book artist from Rwanda. Based in Kigali, Mika is the publisher of Rwanda’s first comic books. Mika has published Kami, Rwoga, and Simbi the Inventor. According to Rwanda Today,…
Bahari Blue #17 – The Art of Hélio Januário
Bahari Blue art feature on Hélio Januário “Link” Pene, a kick-ass graphic designer, character designer, illustrator and comic book creator from Mozambique.
Squid CoW #4: Monkey Meat Safari by Juni Ba
Fun Squid Mag style review of Juni Ba’s Monkey Meat Safari comic/illustrated book which follows the adventures of a naive visitor during a safari on Monkey Meat Island.
