ORISHA, VOLUME 1
Aboki is often bullied for the “curse markings” on his face, but after the other kids ditch him while playing in the forest, he finds a seed that was thrown into space by celestial god Olorun and landed near his village. The seed turns Aboki into an Orisha, a mortal blessed with divine powers. E’shu, the guardian of the Orisha seed that Aboki found, tries to tell him that the seed is being hunted by Olorun’s killer, but before he can fully explain the situation, they’re attacked, first by a voodoo beast and then by Shango, the Lightning Orisha, both of whom are seeking the seed. Now on the run, Aboki must find a way to prove that he can be trusted with the seed’s power before he, too, is killed. Despite the light character development, the fast pace, dynamic action sequences, and plot twists will keep readers engaged and rooting for Aboki and his traveling companions. Regular readers of adventure manga series like Naruto and My Hero Academia will find the premise familiar, but the use of West African mythology by a Nigerian graphic novelist adds a fresh perspective. Featuring a bold, detailed art style and marvelous character designs, this is a worthy addition to any graphic novel collection.


Aboki is often bullied for the “curse markings” on his face, but after the other kids ditch him while playing in the forest, he finds a seed that was thrown into space by celestial god Olorun and landed near his village. The seed turns Aboki into an Orisha, a mortal blessed with divine powers. E’shu, the guardian of the Orisha seed that Aboki found, tries to tell him that the seed is being hunted by Olorun’s killer, but before he can fully explain the situation, they’re attacked, first by a voodoo beast and then by Shango, the Lightning Orisha, both of whom are seeking the seed. Now on the run, Aboki must find a way to prove that he can be trusted with the seed’s power before he, too, is killed. Despite the light character development, the fast pace, dynamic action sequences, and plot twists will keep readers engaged and rooting for Aboki and his traveling companions. Regular readers of adventure manga series like Naruto and My Hero Academia will find the premise familiar, but the use of West African mythology by a Nigerian graphic novelist adds a fresh perspective. Featuring a bold, detailed art style and marvelous character designs, this is a worthy addition to any graphic novel collection.