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19/06/2025

FOR THE VIPs!

We’re rolling out the red carpet on YouTube for the premiere of something groundbreaking…
"Alamu: Diary of a Street Lagosian"
Africa’s first-of-its-kind motion comic urban drama series.

Tonight
7PM (WAT/GMT+1)
YouTube –

With this stellar visual art by versatile Nigerian artist "Kimson Masters" kindly accept our VIP Invitation to this innovative storytelling project poised to redefine urban African narratives.

If you're reading this, you’re a VIP!

Don’t miss this game-changing moment in African storytelling. Tap in, subscribe, and let’s celebrate our stories!

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18/06/2025

It’s almost time!

Join us tomorrow for the highly anticipated premiere of Alamu: Diary of a Street Lagosian Africa’s-first-of-its-kind motion comic urban drama series.

Straight from the gritty heart of Lagos mainland to the edge of survival, Alamu plunges you into the raw, bold, unfiltered world of the everyday Street Lagosian.

The poster’s got all the details: time, place, and vibe.

Grab your popcorn.

The street is calling… Will you answer?

11/06/2025

22/05/2025

OFFICIAL POSTER UNVEIL - ALAMU: DIARY OF A STREET LAGOSIAN

A New Dawn in African Storytelling Has a Face.

Introducing the official poster for Alamu: Diary of a Street Lagosian, Africa’s first-of-its-kind motion comic urban drama series. This isn’t just art, it’s a bold cultural statement.

The design goes beyond Afrocentric aesthetics. Each character is a stylised caricature, dramatized to mirror the gritty pulse of the streets, the chaos of survival, and the humour tucked between hardship.

The African patterns layered in the backdrop echo our vibrant Afro-urban heritage, while the green palette isn’t just colour, it’s a metaphor: untapped human potential caged by system failure.

At the heart of it all lies the logo; a fusion of mechanical elements that honour skill, the true currency of the Afro-Urban ecosystem.

This poster isn’t a decoration. It’s a declaration.

A visual manifesto.

A harmony of story, art, and message.

Welcome to the ALAMU Series. The streets have a voice now, and it’s loud.

Next week, the veil lifts as we reveal the official synopsis of the motion comic that has set imaginations ablaze.



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14/05/2025

We said four, and we meant it.

Tomorrow, the final character reveal in the "Alamu, Dairy of a Street Lagosian" African motion comic urban drama series is stepping into the spotlight.

You've met the rest. Now get ready for the one that will leave you speechless. No words can prepare you for this last reveal.. you just have to meet him.

It drops tomorrow morning. The streets will talk.
Are you ready? .

And, once the dust settles, we move to the official poster reveal for the entire series. It's all coming together.

07/05/2025

Did you enjoy our character reveal last week? We thoroughly had fun with the Ajegunle Achalugo (beauty) reveal. Well, this week, you are not ready for what is coming we assure you (lol). Our next character reveal that drops tomorrow is a complete piece of work!

Anticipate!

06/05/2025

Behind the Hustle: Crafting Alamu, the Protagonist of the First-of-its-kind African Motion Comic Urban Drama Series

As a multidisciplinary creative in the comic and storytelling space, character creation is not just a task, it’s a ritual. I believe in innovation through fusion: borrowing elements from different cultures, personas, and eras to create something truly original.

When developing Alamu, the street hustler and protagonist of the Alamu African Motion Comic Series, I envisioned a caricature whose exaggeratedly lean frame would embody the raw, unfiltered hustle of the streets. His physique needed to speak of resilience; an anatomy that mirrors the doggedness required to rise above environmental limitations.

In terms of costume design, I was deliberate in directing that his short-sleeved fitted shirt reveal his bony silhouette, reinforcing the theme of struggle and survival. But there was a deeper layer I wanted to express: culture.

That’s when I discovered the Kembe trousers from Ire Clothings, an Afrocentric fashion brand founded by the legendary Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan. The Kembe, a traditional Yoruba baggy trouser, fused perfectly with our Afro-urban setting, giving Alamu a bold, culturally rooted style with undeniable swagger. Massive kudos to Mr. Afolayan for reviving and elevating this iconic piece of fashion heritage.

When it came to voice acting, I knew Alamu’s voice had to be unmistakably street, gritty, humorous, and full of energy. One voice came to mind: Samuel A. Perry, a frontliner in the Nigerian comedy skit sphere, many know him as Broda Shaggi. His unique blend of comic timing and streetwise delivery informed how we crafted the voice acting to bring Alamu to life.

With these elements combined: visual storytelling, cultural fashion, and voice artistry, the character of Alamu was fully born.

This project is a testament to what’s possible when heritage, hustle, and innovation collide.

01/05/2025

Meet Nkechi Okafor – bold, beautiful, and unapologetically complex.

In our upcoming African motion comic series "Alamu, Diary of a Street Lagosian" we explore characters reflecting contemporary urban life's pulse and global aspirations. Nkechi’s story is one of contradictions: raised in Ajegunle by a struggling carpenter, yet chasing a dream laced with luxury, escape, and survival.

As we shape bold narratives from the continent, this reveal is more than animation, it’s storytelling rooted in identity, ambition, and the gritty poetry of African cities.

Enjoy her reveal!

Get ready to dive into her world of ambition, allure, and audacity!

30/04/2025

Who is ready for the unboxing of our next character reveal on the first-of-its-kind African motion comic drama series "Alamu, Diary of a Street Lagosian?" We can't wait to show you this next big reveal. It keeps getting better! Watch this space tomorrow.

24/04/2025

Following the unveiling of the Alamu Motion Comic Series, and while still responding to numerous questions from fans, this timely update came in from the project manager of the series.

Guess what it is?

An Alamu Series Calendar!

It offers a clear overview of the project timeline at a glance.

Enjoy!

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24/04/2025

It’s My Birthday!!!

While it's customary to expect a flood of birthday gifts on a day like this, I’ve chosen to do things differently this year. Today, I’m giving you a gift.

I’m excited to unveil a passion project that means the world to me—my love letter to Nigeria. A country rich with exceptional people, overflowing with culture and creativity, yet often hindered by leadership challenges and tribal divisions. Still, through it all, we rise.

So, on this special day, allow me to introduce “Alamu: Diary of a Street Lagosian,” the first-of-its-kind motion comic drama series from Africa—an authentic Naija story that celebrates resilience, hope, and unshakable doggedness.

We kick things off with the character profile of our protagonist, Alamu. For this, we decided to try something new—an experimental blend of soul-stirring musical melody, Afrocentric art, exceptional graphic design, cutting-edge motion graphics, and a stellar voice-over performance. The result? A captivating new take on character introduction I’m confident you’ll enjoy.

Please don’t forget to support this innovative project:
👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
👉 Like and share the content.

Your support means the world and goes a long way toward amplifying our voice.

Over the coming weeks, we will unveil a vibrant rollout of character profiles and exclusive content leading up to the grand premiere. Next week, I’ll introduce you to the charming Achalugo from the series—stay tuned (lol)!

And before I forget, please meet my incredible creative team:

Voiceover Director: Soibi Divine Abbi

Music Director: Salako Tosin Salaks

Motion Graphics Team:
• Ekisowei Tamaradeyelaye Mark
• Oluokun Abiodun
• Madubike Dennis Ifeanyi

Storyboards / Art / Digital Colors:
• Kimson Masters OsaghaeKimsom Osagie
• Osakwe Tochukwu
• Idowu Abayomi Zacchaeus

Trailer input: Babajide Briggs Adebimpe

Graphic Designs: Gabriel Eseoghene

Project Manager: Simeon Olaleye

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Let’s make history—one frame at a time.

Much love,
Ayodeji Makinde
Visionary, ComicsDI

This series dives deep into life, hustle, survival, and soul—Lagos style

14/05/2024

Celebrating two Nigerian art Icons with this stellar character profile/concept art created by them for the highly anticipated Afrofuturistic graphic novel “Lagelu: The Kingdom on Four Hills” (Season 2).

We don’t get to celebrate our veterans in the Nigerian Comic Industry every day, this post therefore goes to celebrate two Power Houses of creative force that worked on this piece. It has been our desire for some time now to bring these two enigmas together to create an artistic wonder same way there was a time fans desired to see the Hollywood legends "Arnold Schwarzenegger" and "Sylvester Stallion" grace our screen together in the same movie, after a long tiring wait, they eventually gave us what we wanted, grins.

ART by Babajide Briggs Adebimpe. Briggs as he is fondly called is an A-list Artist in a class of his own. He literally breathes art. With over three decades in the industry, he was a major player during the evolution of the Nigerian Comic Industry, being the Key Artist for Skybond Comics that dominated the scene in the early days of the industry. For people who are not aware, Briggs was the only story board artist that worked on the award winning, and globally acclaimed Mami Wata movie produced by C.J. “Fiery” Obasi. Working professionally on such a massive project is no small feat. Mami Wata has gone on to be premiered in Sundance Film Festival in 2023 (The largest independent film festival in the United States), the work won an award at the Dublin International Film Festival, was nominated at the Munich Film Festival, received 10 nominations and 3 awards at the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) and in the just concluded African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA), it received 11 nominations while it walked away with the glamourous award for the best make-up artist!

COLOURS by Godwin Akpan. We are not sure Godwin Akpan needs any introduction as his reputation in the industry precedes him. A larger-than-life concept artist and Master digital colourist with a touch of gold, some of his recent strides are ground-breaking. Akpan was one of the first concept artists from Nigeria to work on the phenomenal “IWAJU” animation series; a collaboration between the global giant, Disney Animation Studios, and the Pan African Entertainment company “Kugali” the first of its kind collaboration outside the studio in a hundred years! Sequel to this, he emerged as the concept artist and art director for the 2D adaption of the phenomenal “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” under Lion Forge Entertainment, USA in collaboration with HBO and Cartoon Network. Iyanu Child of Wonder is a unique West African fantasy story by Dark Horse/YouNeek Studio.

With this concept art, we celebrate these two phenomenal icons of the Nigerian Comic Industry!