African Comics On the Rise

Ever since the MARVEL box office hit Black Panther, African Comics are getting a lot more attention. However, African comic creators have been on the scene long before Black Panther entered theaters. Below is a semi-exhuastive list of emerging African Comics from all over Africa.

West Africa

Nigeria, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire

The West African comic book scene has been one of the fastest growing industries since 2005. Nigera, specifically, has created a vibrant comic pop culture. The Lagos Comic Con recently celebrated its 7th year anniversary hosting a wide range of talents and creatives from Africa. Neighboring countries Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire are also emerging with their own vibrant communities. Here are a few of the creators powering the West African Comics Industry forward.

Nigeria: Comic Republic, Vortex, Youneek Studios, Epoch Studios, Spook Comics, Versa Comics, Wildfire Comics, Shadow Black Entertainment, Kolanut Productions, Panaramic Entertainment

Ghana: PBE Production, Leti Arts, BZL Illustration Studio

Cote D’Ivoire: Bayou

Comic Republic - Nigeria

Youneek Studios - Nigeria

Vortex - Nigeria

Leti Arts - Ghana

BZL Illustration Studio - Ghana

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East Africa

Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda

On the East African comic book scene, the Kenyan industry leads forward with multiple comic creators such as Milome Comics, Comics DI and Were Studio while emerging comic creators such as Etan Comics from Ethiopia, Bravo Entertainment from Tanzania and Elupe Comics from Uganda compound on the industry.

ETAN COMICS - Ethiopia

Milome Comics - Kenya

Elupe Comics - Uganda

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Southern Africa

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Kwezi by Loyiso Mkize is one of the biggest comics in the South African comic scene, followed by Shaka Rising and Young Hustla Initiative. In Zimbabwe, we’ve got Enigma Comics and CCX Comics. Last but not least, in Zambia, Blackhut Comics and Foresight Comics bring their fresh take on African comics.

Kwezi - South Africa

Enigma Comics - Zimbabwe

Black Hut Comics - Zambia

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Comic fans all over the world can rest assured that African superhero stories are in safe hands. With so many comic creators dedicated to bringing fresh flavors into the industry, Black Panther will be the first of many box office hits. Make sure you keep an eye out for these brands and if there are any we missed, let us know below in the comments!

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Beserat Debebe

Beserat Debebe is the founder of ETAN COMICS and the writer/creator of HAWI, JEMBER, and ZUFAN. He was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. His works have been nominated for Best Graphic Novel Awards, and featured on BBC, OkayAfrica, ComicsBeat, and more!