Swahili children's book set in Tanzania

I am looking for a Tanzanian children’s book illustrator to collaborate on a unique Swahili Wimmelbook, also known as a hidden object picture book set in Dar es Salaam. The book will depict everyday city life and locations such as Kariakoo Market, Ubungo Bus Terminal, Kivukoni Fish Market, the ferry, and Posta, all seen through the eyes of children exploring the city. This is for a personal project and is currently in the planning and research stage. I have uploaded an example file to illustrate my preferred visual style.

I want bold, expressive, cultural visuals that show day-to-day life scenes. I want a Wimmelbilderbuch-style ( Hidden object picture book) illustration as seen in the picture attached.

• Double-page spread, hand-drawn or digitally painted to look hand-drawn.
• The scene should be packed with details, everyday life in Dar es Salaam.
• Perspective should allow viewers to see both people and the environment in one wide shot.
• Many characters are doing different small actions, so children can discover new things each time (will give more details later in the project)

The work will be a single project with the possibility of future collaborations. The ideal candidate can work remotely, and I would like the project to be completed by the end of 2025.

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