I’m a Nigeria-based illustrator and creative director with over 2 decades of experience in comic book art, visual storytelling, Communications Strategy and branding. My passion lies in crafting bold, grounded stories rooted in African mythologies and fantasy. My work has brought characters like Iyanu: Child of Wonder, Malika: Warrior Queen, WindMaker, and E.X.O: Legend of Wale Williams to life — stories that have been adapted for platforms like HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and published by Dark Horse Comics. I’ve worked across roles — lead illustrator, character designer, concept artist, and worldbuilder — for studios like YouNeek, Peda Studios, and other international clients. I now head Linebug Studios, where we’re building a new wave of Afrocentric genre storytelling. Current Project: KASAR RANA — a 4-part fantasy comic set in a sentient animal kingdom torn by power and legacy.…

AKINBOYE Olasunkanmi Zaccheaus

I’m a Nigeria-based illustrator and creative director with over 2 decades of experience in comic book art, visual storytelling, Communications Strategy and branding. My passion lies in crafting bold, grounded stories rooted in African mythologies and fantasy. My work has brought characters like Iyanu: Child of Wonder, Malika: Warrior Queen, WindMaker, and E.X.O: Legend of Wale Williams to life — stories that have been adapted for platforms like HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and published by Dark Horse Comics. I’ve worked across roles — lead illustrator, character designer, concept artist, and worldbuilder — for studios like YouNeek, Peda Studios, and other international clients. I now head Linebug Studios, where we’re building a new wave of Afrocentric genre storytelling. Current Project: KASAR RANA — a 4-part fantasy comic set in a sentient animal kingdom torn by power and legacy.…

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I’m a Nigeria-based illustrator and creative director with over 2 decades of experience in comic book art, visual storytelling, Communications Strategy and branding. My passion lies in crafting bold, grounded stories rooted in African mythologies and fantasy.
My work has brought characters like Iyanu: Child of Wonder, Malika: Warrior Queen, WindMaker, and E.X.O: Legend of Wale Williams to life — stories that have been adapted for platforms like HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and published by Dark Horse Comics.
I’ve worked across roles — lead illustrator, character designer, concept artist, and worldbuilder — for studios like YouNeek, Peda Studios, and other international clients. I now head Linebug Studios, where we’re building a new wave of Afrocentric genre storytelling.
Current Project: KASAR RANA — a 4-part fantasy comic set in a sentient animal kingdom torn by power and legacy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Creative Director at YouNeek studios
September 1, 2007 - Present
Projects: - Artist for "Iyanu: Child of Wonder - Volume 4" written by Roye Okupe and colored by Toyin Ajetunmobi. - Artist for "The Asiri" written by Roye Okupe and joint-illustrated by Samuel Iwunze colored by Toyin Ajetunmobi. - Artist for 2024 Nommo Awards-winning "Windmaker - Volume 1" written by Roye Okupe and colored by Toyin Ajetunmobi and "Windmaker - Volume 2" written by the same team. - Artist for 2020 Glyph Award-winner "Malika: Fallen Queen Part One" written by Roye Okupe and colored by Toyin Ajetunmobi - Artist for 2017 Glyph Award-winner "E.X.O: Legend of Wale Williams Volume 1" written by Roye Okupe and colored by Raphael Kazeem - Artist for "E.X.O: Legend of Wale Williams Volume 2" written by Roye Okupe and colored by Etubi Onucheyo and Tarella Pablo

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Benin
September 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts at University of Benin, Benin City
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
OND Fine & Applied Art at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods
    paper The Change

    The Change is a 72-page graphic novel about Isabel Frost; a woman who has spent her life as wife, mother, grandmother—a life she feels isn’t all she had hoped for, with a husband who has grown in another direction.

    With a background in computer science, Isabel is an amazing gamer who plays with people all over the country. With the help of her comic-loving grandson and irreverent best friend, she must learn to control her abilities and embrace her new identity as The Change—both the change of life AND her surprising and extraordinary superpowers.

    paper Iyanu: Child of Wonder Graphic Novel

    Iyanu chronicles the journey of a teenage orphan girl with no recollection of her past, who suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities of her people.