I want to take a moment to address my previous blog post comparing Nigerian cinema and African American films. After careful reflection, I realize that my words were unfairly generalized, overly simplistic, and in some places dismissive of the depth, creativity, and innovation present in African American filmmaking. While my intention was to celebrate the remarkable evolution of Nigerian cinema, I now understand that framing the discussion as a competition between industries

It’s been a while since I last posted a blog. I could say it’s because of work, distractions, or the daily grind — but truthfully, it’s...

There’s something strange—and beautiful—that happened on my first manga art session. When I finally sat back and looked at my finished...

After six months of illustrating, scripting, rewriting, and emotionally investing in the world of Love From Al-Khadhimiya , I’ve finally...

Hey fellow creatives, manga lovers, and curious wanderers! Today I want to take you behind the scenes of my second official manga art...

A year ago, I made a decision that would quietly reshape my life: I picked up a pencil and returned to the world of manga.  It had been...

Choosing the right platform to publish a manga is one of the most important decisions an author can make. It’s more than just finding a...

Struggling to create manga can be challenging, especially when time is a factor. Balancing family life, a full-time job, and multiple...

Introduction Embarking on a manga journey is both an exciting and daunting endeavor. For years, I focused solely on black-and-white...

On the left is an American film & on the right is a Nigerian Film. Introduction   When I started watching Nigerian films 20 years ago, I...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another blog post about my manga journey. I have some incredible news to share—I finally completed my...

Since the turn of 2025, I have made a commitment to creating my first official one-shot manga, titled Love from Al Khadhimiya . This...

Greetings, everyone! I hope this post finds you well as we embark on another exciting year. I'm thrilled to share an update on my ongoing...

TIME BUDGETING FOR MANGA Time management is one of the biggest challenges I face as a mangaka in progress. Between juggling family...

Acquiring Reference Study Material Creating manga is a labor of love, combining art, storytelling, and endless hours of study. As I’ve...

NEW YEARS SPECIAL BLOG POST As 2024 draws to a close, I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly productive year. Through...

In this installment of Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget,  I’ll delve into an essential tool/technique and medias you’ll want and/or need to...

Welcome back to the Becoming a Mangaka on a Budget  series! In Part I , we explored how to gather affordable tools to sketch and draft...

If you've decided to pursue your dream of becoming a mangaka, you might feel overwhelmed by the costs associated with getting started....

Imagine this: You’re a budding manga artist, fresh with ideas and eager to hone your craft. After a long week, you decide to spend an...