SONGS OF THE SAHARA
Inspired by an old West African epic - passed down by song, now modernized to a graphic novel & told with intent.
STORY
When the Sorcerer King SUMANGURU drapes a 13th century West African Kingdom in a reign of terror, the dismissed and underestimated Prince DJATA is cast out into a world of desert sand and snakes. To reclaim the stolen throne, the physically impaired heir must undergo a grueling journey of trials with discipline, navigate a spiritual path of ancestral connection, and be transformed into the legendary ‘Lion Warrior’, foretold protector destined to restore harmony to his people.
If epics like ‘Beowulf’, ‘The Iliad’ & ‘The Odyssey’ had a cinematic, drama baby with ‘Shogun’, but West African, you’d get ‘SOTS’.
Our stories are worthy of preservation & premium treatment. Book production is ongoing…
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CREDITS:
Creator | Writer: Eposi Litombo
Pencils: Alex Lanei
Inks: Nancy Olivo
Flats: Ajel Jozef
Colors: Lindsay Meissner
CHARACTER CARD SET
Behind the graphic novel series…
A storyteller, student of West African history, martial artist, former stunt performer, super auntie, rock star sister & friend, apple of her parents’ eyes, bad-ass girlfriend and a Prime Minister of enjoyment, Eposi created this series inspired by real historical events. She is driving the project forward using illustrative, culturally specific creative briefs and project management experience.
Eposi uses these life experiences and extensive travels across the continent of Africa to fuel her cinematic imagination.
Series Creator, Writer & Creative Director
Eposi Litombo
Alex is a concept art generalist with experience on several indie video games and animated productions like the Emmy Nominated TV Series “ARCHER” on FX and Netflix.
Along with a background in comics, Alex has lived and traveled to several countries around the world, particularly on the continent of Africa. This broad experience lends a sense of authenticity, relatability and dynamism to the graphic series SONGS OF THE SAHARA.
Lead Illustrator, Pencils & Letters
Alex Lanei