I support African comics being an Indian. Our Indian artists can help the African comics industry by collaboration. This is a guarantee that African comic industry will evolve, come African artists we will be more than happy to help you guys. Don't feel saddened.
I'm black American, checking out videos about making art in Africa. You're right about how trashy American culture is. It's poisoning not only ruining black comics (which is a shame because black art has incredible hidden potential), but its corrupting the minds of those who read anything influenced by trash. It's scary how many brainwashed artists there are. And it's too bad, so many are extremely talented and ambitious. But their heads are messed up. If we had more of us drawing pure gold, there would probably be more readers. Books are, after all, learning material, and not just entertainment. I agree with your talking points. The audience just isn't there for us like that, not even in America. Our value systems are being tampered with. We can't even afford real gold, nevermind intellectual artistry...
Oof! This was a bit much to watch, but I can appreciate some of your points even though I feel a lot of them come from your unique upbringing and general industry growing pains. Like you pointed out, the "industry" is barely developed enough to be called such, but it has value as a beacon. I've been close enough to our local Con (Zimbabwe) to see kids from the kind of environments you described grow into working freelance Pros even though they couldn't afford to be consumers as kids. It's not a lot of them, but as they grow as artists telling other people's stories, they will eventually get to the point where they can tell their own authentic stories. And as more generations get exposed through the cons (pun intended, for those who know!) and the few unicorns that actually manage to publish, African comics will eventually gain critical mass and thrive. For now, being prophets in foreign lands/markets telling stories of Wakanda will have to be a start.
Bro... Thank you. I remember telling my friends back in here Zambia that we are Africans what can we give people if our stories are the same as out there? They have Lord of The Rings, they have Superheroes what can we give them? You have been extremely frank brother.
I am really sorry after hearing the end of your speech. This is heartbreaking. And I can tell that you are very passionate. You know what ? Pioneers always face the challenges and it hard to pave the way. Don't only focus on the African continent. I believe that good stories are universal. Also you may also try women as a demographic. They are fan of love stories , Roman photo, and love novels. Don't give up man.
Bro, I'm a Black American that grew up reading comics. Comics were read by most of my friends. They were not considered a luxury because they were so affordable. Only a dollar each. You mentioned that in South Africa, the people are struggling to make ends meet, so they don't have the money for comics. Yet then you go on to say that they rather spend that money on alcohol. Well, that's a contradiction. If they have money for alcohol and Jordan's, and other forms of entertainment, then they have money for comics. Even in South Africa, comics are not a luxury. The real problem is the quality of the story. If the story and the characters are compelling enough, the people will support it. The people support the American rappers because they are compelling characters that make entertaining music. The same formula can be applied to comics. The Boondocks and Brotherman are two titles that do not conform to stereotypes. They both were successful. As for the need for principles and standards to guide the creative process, just follow universal principles. Marvel Comics principles are universal. Everyone all over the planet can relate to Good vs. Evil, heroism, hard work, embracing integrity in middle of chaos and corruption. Don't use characters that are based on Japanese Manga or American Marvel style heroes. Create characters born out of South African History. Check out Black Sands entertainment here on RUclips. What would Shaka Zulu look like as a Hero fighting against Colonialism? Those are the types of characters that would capture the imagination and support of African Youth. Build characters that are needed by African Youth. Make Nelson Mandela into a crime fighting Super Hero.
I appreciate ur comment bro but I live here. I know these niggas better than u. And u right, how do they have cash for booze but not comics? That's the ultimate question nobody here can answer. But wherever they get it from, booze and fashion while living in a hut is their culture. To be intelligent or a geek here is to go against tribal norms. This is why the whole place is in poverty. They burn libraries and schools the moment they get angry then wonder why they can't prosper. They burn their own electrical substation when government doesn't supply it and cry they're in the dark. The only knowledge respected is knowledge from thugs and witch doctors. Don't defend a group u have never met or lived with, dude.
@@muzisensei3493 I'm not defending the idiocy. I'm asking you to focus on those that ARE interested in your ideas. You should study Marketing. Most people don't understand what marketing really is. Most think that it's the same as advertising or sales. It's not. Marketing is what truly drives business. Marketing is the ability to find those people that are most likely to buy your product and services. Never try to sale to the general public. Only focus on those that buy comics.
The answer is simple; African adults see comics as a thing for kids. I can't count the number of times I was told I am too old to be reading comics or to watch anime as I was growing. It's recently that they have been more accepted as a form of entertainment for adults.
Damn dude ,whilst I agree with a lot of your points most importantly if you make Africans your target demographic it's never gonna end well because they don't care enough to acquire physical copies ,Your realistic pessimist views make me wonder if you enjoy comic creation and writing anymore ,From your channel it looks like you're getting fed up But I do try to still create afro centric comics when I have the time ,not for the people or popularity or such but I feel like we have a rich lore and stories that could be explored from it (all the while also doing classic shonen stories as my main pursuit),Your video really hit home the struggles we face in this niche market and I hope you get everything you're looking for and your manga does great 🤟🏻,much love fam
I'm African , don't say yet that Africans can't make comics, I've seen a lot of talented guys in Nigeria for drawing , more than the ones I've meet in Europe or America ( Africans can't buy book because they're thinking are to survival while Europe and America that have it can't make their child read it ). One day I'll make the best African comic and I hope it can arrive in all the world
Look I get you but aren't African comics new so how do you just want to be perfect if you made research about how things started in the world they were never pretty quite the contrary and you are also one of the problems of the industry due to your lack of faith lack of passion and understanding, you saying that a baby industry has no hope to grow just because of it flaws is like saying that a sick baby have no hope to survive just because the baby is sick. I'm a Nigerian and I Know things are not good but this isn't hell infact I've seen people interested in comic books, you are right in some areas but overall you are bitter because the industry wasn't up to your expectations which makes u naive there's corruption everywhere it's the way of the world is either you accept the way of the world and try to be better than it or get out.
If South Africans started making hentai manga and comics, then maybe things will pick-up, who knows. 🤣 🤷🏽♂️ I mean seriously and jokingly, I'm never gonna buy superhero comics anytime list, I'll always prefer the violence and sexual weirdness of Japanese comics than any cliche superhero shit. Also you're right about African comics not working at all, our cultures and mindsets are too damn separate now, from country to country, if you Collab with someone, they're not gonna want to make the type of comic you want to make.
Your few good points are drowned out by your biases, presumptions, stereotypes and prejudices. It is funny that you an African just said our women are loud and not gentle, you are moving mad with some of those takes.
The reason is the mindset of many artists and lake of expertise in marketing ,plus let’s be real Africans and Africans American don’t like to read ,and what you said is true ,people like to lied about an industry that doesn’t exist in Africa or in African American,I fully agree with you in everything you said .
Africans and African Americans do like to read. Proof of this can be found in the comments section of social media platforms. They read all about their favorite rappers. The information has to be something that they are interested In and connects with. They would read comics if the characters and the story was compelling enough. Comics are a perfect medium for those with short attention spans. It's only a few pages and has great visuals. Unlike a novel. A comic can be to a book what RUclips is to a full length feature film. The problem isn't comics, or people not liking to read. The problem is with the imagination or the lack there of, of the creators.
They don't read stuff that doesn't interest them. If the work is interesting and relates to them they will read. Just because you like a specific book doesn't mean I should like it too.
In fact, the elite want us to work in fields in which there is no money at all. The elite know how to distract us with a lot of useless things. While we should normally concentrate our efforts in industry and commodity trading (These are the most rewarding sectors in Africa but only whites people, Chinese and Indians control that world in our own lands). In my opinion, we should create more cartoons and less comics, because everyone is video but no one is book/comic no more. Cartoons is not expensive to create when you make them short and rig your characters. Comic will just make you spend your time for free.
Damn man...I feel the frustration and I know things are hard.. I agree that we need a retrospective view of the "Industry" if there is one but aren't you being too pessimistic it's like you've taken the Blackpill or something but none the less other than the hateful tone you do make valid points but I guess the industry is kinda finding what works and what doesn't it's gonna take some hit and miss to get there but I believe creators need to stick together and understand that we are not Manga or Western comics but can be a voice to be a mirror of our society and actually spark helpful conversations and change in the real world... about the dreads I feel like you also stereotyping same as what you against...it's kinda funny considering the other day the same debate was on KOT after innocent kids were killed bcoz of what boils down to they had dreadlocks they are suspicious and I believe you shouldn't be discriminated just bcoz of a hairstyle coz like you said different cultures one continent or country... your videos are inciteful nonetheless
I didn't finish the video but I'm Kenyan and this is something I realized along time. People here are all about meeting their basic needs so there is no extra money for luxuries like comics. Also in terms of content being basic I've seen it animation, but I also understand that training is expensive and every artist pursuing fringe hobbies is pretty much groping in the dark. So give it time...years
let your Art work speak for itself dude imagine how an American or Nigerian fan would feel after watching this and hearing your opinions about their countries and culture. try not to disrespect other fellow artists as well you might have to work with them in future you never know. Saw you on tv once you really inspired me but now i dont know
no lie... this ... this is one of my favourite videos. it's just dripping truth. and I'm only 3 minutes in edit: watched this twice and its true. and the worst part is you didn't even mention all possible problems because there are so many its hard to cover. but you are just completely right about the lies and the betrayal. as Ya Boi Zack once said "Comics will break your heart, kid"
I understand you want to model "Manga" characters. That's your choice. Manga is Japanese in origin / nature - why not another style that is immediately African in nature. By African I leave space for [particular] culture (since the continent is multicultural) - not a distinct people - as the Europeans and the West sees all "Black" skinned people. However, in the end all human beings are unique.
Wow, I am from Norway so much of this is even relatable to me. The comic industry is almost non-existent here to and our society's culture is totally wrong for the type of comics I make. Even mainstay big shots like Batman and Superman are not able to have an ongoing comic run here. When DC or Marvel have tried to launch their series here they usually last few years and only if there's a tie-in movie or tv show out around the same time. The average person here just don't care.
I hoe you see this, thank you so much i was currently practicing by making a one shot and i came across your video and you absolutely save my future manga with this video. Thank there's no reason to represent things you don't like i get it.
Walt Disney started Disney in 1923. The industry didn't exist. He created compelling characters that people fell in love with. The same can happen in South Africa. Focus on character development and crafting a compelling story. The Comic genre is loved by people all over the world. Comics are not a luxury. Your comic can be sold to a global audience.
Dude, come live here if u really think it's that simple. I've been at this for 11 years, I started a school even. These niggas just don't want to put in the work. If they did u would've heard abt it already. Why would I lie when I gain nothing?
@@muzisensei3493 I'm not discounting the challenges you face. I believe you 100%. My point is that, the locals are not your only audience. Also, making it in The Comic Book industry is difficult even here in the USA. You absolutely should lock down a stable source of employment and build your interest in comics on the side. We have to do that here in the USA. But there has never been a better time than now to reach beyond your local situation. The infrastructure didn't exist in the past. Japanese Manga has exploded and gone global because of the internet. The same can be true of African Comics, if the quality is there. It costs next to nothing to produce. It can be sold as a digital download. You could sell them to a global audience for $1.99 U.S. I buy ebooks all of the time. In fact I prefer buying comics in digital form because of the ability to zoom in on the images. True collectors want the actual book. That's expensive to produce. But ebooks are within the reach of anyone with a computer and internet connection.
@@muzisensei3493the problem is you're all hard workers trying to do it like American or Japanese guys. C students hire A students. One day I'll give all you hard workers jobs.
Late to the video but i will say your mostly accurate, dreadlocks was the way the European described it, Not the people with it, but i will agree that i have seen many African cimics where the characters just look like American rip offs, & lack pride in the African culture. Now as for the pricing approach you can already tell its not designed with Africans in mind mostly likely tourism bate
Wow! This video has honesty changed my view on the industry and my art as-well. I 100% agree with you as a fellow African. I feel like so many African comics or artist tend to match there works like to the black American so called standards which is wrong! Embrace YOUR OWN STORY, CULTURE not others! And honestly I’ve been a victim to this but I’ve realised that now. Keep up the good work👍🏾 I’ll check your comic .
I’m slightly confused by your assessment. Chris brown has a clean cut with no dreads yet you also say all black people don’t have dreads. How exactly do you want black people to look. I see what you’re saying about not all black people having dreads, but do you see dreads as unacceptable? What is acceptable to you? Should these black characters all have short hair? Chris brown has short hair, but you also don’t want the characters looking like Chris brown. Do you mean in style with a bunch of tattoos? What do you find approving of a black person to be or look like? Do you prefer them to look more European or to have Mohawks? What is an acceptable way for a black person to look exactly?
@@muzisensei3493 My comprehension skills are exactly where they need to be. I do just fine processing information, but if you’re incapable of elaborating beyond a childish rant then I guess we don’t have anymore to say to one another. Cheers mate! 🍺
There shouldn't be a segregated African comics industry. Comics is a global industry. You can make a comic hero with any ethnicity. Spawn is black but his creator is white Canadian. Blade and Black Panther are black but their creators are white American. Afro Samurai is black but his creator is Japanese. American comic publishers often hire Japanese artists, like Sana Takeda, Peach Momoko, and Yoshitaka Amano. Black INSECURITY and the pride it creates causes comickers of the African diaspora to limit themselves, which is why no one buys their books. Readers want good art and a good story, not a lecture. The Boondocks and Static were so popular because they're *AMERICAN COMICS* . They just so happen to be made by black people and have black heroes.
I feel you but here is the other problem. When you get the black creators who don't do the hood stories, they end up creating characters that are simply the black caricatured version of JAPANESE anime characters. ALL the characters have colored hair (which is cool but NOT ALL of us got colored hair). MOST of them got colored eyes (blacks have it too but damn, we don't call have yellow or orange or purple eyes). So technically both of y'all are in the same boat. The only thing I got from this video is that YES we need more variety 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
l completely agree with everything but one thing which is Africa never making good comics, which is completely wrong sure we are off on a bad start but at least we actual started you can't just expect African comics to be an instant fame all across Africa. Even popular comic book industries started of smell and unknown and then slowly grew into massize industries which are still popular to this day. What l am trying to say is you can't expect AFRICAN COMIC BOOKS TO BE KNOWN ABOUT INSTANTLY it takes time. And there are some African comic books that don't follow the typical tropes you talked about. So don't say that the African comic book industry will never be a success cause it will be.
It is not ok for you to openly express you dislike for Nigeria, the African American culture and seemingly the black community as a whole. Stop using the word negro. Time to leave the indoors life and go educate yourself about black culture. If you are not interested in learning about black people then shut up about it coz you are now clearly ranting about something you know very little about. Focus on art and leave politics alone. You ruined what could have been some valid points with your afrophobic rant, hatred towards other artists and your twisted ignorant political views. And stop thinking that staying indoors expanded your mind. You might have spent a lot of time thinking you are expanding your knowledge but your views on the black community and politics are very shallow and come from an understandably very narrowminded perspective. Still lots of room for growth. Better use it.
@@hindleyluke2100 Being black doesn't automatically make you understand the trials, tribulations and hardships of being black JUST AS MUCH AS ANY OTHER black person. Also it doesn't mean you can openly be afrophobic.
@@MfezekoMatshoba I understand that but what I'm trying to say is not that he automatically can speak for everyone but that he can speak of his own experience and that is a testament to fact that not all black people fit the stereotypes that these comics make black fall under
Bro you make a lot of good points, but Africa's population will be more than 2.4 billion by 2050. A market of that size will eventually have opportunities. Marvel took like 25+ years to really gain serious traction
That's just a hopium bra. Most of the kids born are born by accident. Not planned for. It'll be 2 billion of uneducated, fatherless, and lost people. Just look at the trends now already.
The only problem I have with black art in general is the characterization of everything. Like Black Lightning and I even saw one called Black Sands. I'm like we calling ourselves Black I get it. But maybe that's just me..
Not my fault they couldn't market things very well. U can't even name 5 comics that were on shelves in the last 5 years. And even if u could, where's the top comic now,which was Kwezi? Nowhere.
@@muzisensei3493 I've been in the SA comics and comics industry for almost 2 decades now. There is no solution unless you have some kind of major backing. With no major publishing houses doing comics locally it will always be a struggling indie scene. But that's not saying the scene isnt thriving in that regard. In the last 20 years the amount of SA comics and people doing it has boomed.
Finally. This man spoke all the truth I was unable to express. The amount of ignorance in this comment section is another indicator of why things keep getting worse.
I'm sorry for what you have experienced in this young African comic industry. I think you should reinvent yourself through a spiritual experience with prayers. Let go of the past. You have a gift that you've been working on for years. I think you should unlearn some things and reinvent yourself. You are African, make your works more African. There's a text from the Bible that says eat honey because it is good, the honey comb that is sweet to your taste so shall the knowledge of wisdom be to you who has found it and there shall be a reward and your expectations will happen. I've been into comic drawing for years as a hobby... I noticed that people enjoy my stories but told me I should work on my drawings. The comic characters I draw look like Africans not foreigners. But they want it to look foreign.. maybe like manga. The question i ask myself is why do my drawings have to look foreign before it can be fully appreciated? Anyway, Im a lecturer in a university in Nigeria. But I still want to go into the comic industry. Hopefully, maybe we can work together if you are interested.
The stories are wack! A character does not need to have an identity as "black". Just make a kid who is not there yet but meets with other heros who guide him. Miles Morales is the best example
One of my storylines branche off into these issues of poverty, GBV etc. Then again its my only story based in South Africa🤔 (the rest are based in fictional places either on Earth or somewhere else )
Hmmm🤔it actually plays a roll in my main story but not a big one though (well not big enough to be its own series but it could be enough to span over 3 movies (+ 1 spinoff and that's where most of the GBV/poverty stuff would happen))
For sure. Lol I wasn't even thinking of this country when I came up with it cause I guess I subconsciously knew that very few people would care so they aren't really my target audience (I also don't want to do those cringy stuff like showing off the South African flag whenever I go to promote my work in other countries
I have one issue about everything that you are saying. Do not call African countries 3rd world countries. Go to villages, they have no worries, about food, shelter or anything. Having TVs, phones and all the like is such a western idea of well being. How can you see strong and well fed people and call them poor? And black people know how to get what they want wether it be land, Iphones, houses or whatsoever. So if the comic is good it will be bought, you can be sure of that. If news papers and magazines are bought then comic books can also be bought here. God bless you and have a fruitful and blossoming carrier.
I've been in those villages, it sucks. There is no joy, only anguish. No sense of safety because they're exposed to the elements. Forever just fighting to stay alive. That's not life, it's savagery. Not to mention the nightmarish witchcraft practices that bring terror to all. Maybe try going there yourself next time instead of relying on a few photos u saw. They aren't strong or well-fed, they have poor nutrition. That's why 98% of blacks have poor cognitive abilities, they can't think straight cause they have bad brain development from the bad food they eat. That's why they can't build anything.
@I wish somebody told me these things-- Well now you know Stop complaining and do something about it. It isn't over dummi @And now I am suffering-- Then change it Stop complaining You see the issue, improve it Also, if your comic isn't going anywhere, then leave the country and go somewhere else where it will do better, or outsource to a place where people will buy it
1. "Leave the country". Will u sponsor my escape? 2. This was posted years ago. 3. I've already overcome all the monkey garbage of this place. 4. Think before commenting on an old video.
@@muzisensei3493 The video still remains up so some peoples' situations may still be the same. Also, if you overcame whatever dilemma you overcame, great. But maybe get rid of the video because the video creates the perception that are you still this way to this day. Also, you were the one who was complaining. I'm not entitled to sponsor you for anything. No one is.
And remember that Africans and Afro-americans are brothers , some of the Afro-americans that live in America are the descendants of my ethnic, if they want to share their customs it is a choice of both
Not my brothers. Just because I have the same skin as them means nothing. Ur so called brothers ruined my life and yours through their greedy political decisions but u just ignore that not to feel hopeless.
I know how Africans can be ( they are not european ) so is normal that the way their governor and all their things can be deferent if you like it or not. I just hope that one day they can be better than the way they are today
In stead of trashing African Americans Comic Style . Why dont you show me a example of a successful African Comic book that sold millions worldwide or anything you yourself created that had any underground or commercial success and than i'll take you seriously .
This kinda of talk discourages Black African people when their own bashes them . African American Comics or Diaspora Comics or African Comics arent perfect . But White and Asian Comics dont always put us in best likeness in their comics either Like for instant DBZ Mr Popo nuff said ! We need our own Comics as well as everything else copying others wont make them like us any better neither will bashing or own Race either .
I tried to sympathize to you about your conditions in Africa, especially the non-existent comic industry. But when you suddenly ironically talk "BLM" that you obviously say whoever became the victim was no matter a criminal somehow in your mind, and somehow you talked about abortion and whatever that does not fit you nor your religion, I start think you were just ranting. And this is you being salty for your life. Fine, this is your channel, this is your personal rant. And your religion btw? Yeah it sucks.
I love the honesty I think there’s real truth in everything you said , I’m Nigerian 😂 and for some reason most Africans don’t seem to like Nigerians but it’s fine , what’s your Instagram or Twitter?
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I support African comics being an Indian. Our Indian artists can help the African comics industry by collaboration. This is a guarantee that African comic industry will evolve, come African artists we will be more than happy to help you guys. Don't feel saddened.
I agree 💯 Percent.
I'm black American, checking out videos about making art in Africa. You're right about how trashy American culture is. It's poisoning not only ruining black comics (which is a shame because black art has incredible hidden potential), but its corrupting the minds of those who read anything influenced by trash. It's scary how many brainwashed artists there are. And it's too bad, so many are extremely talented and ambitious. But their heads are messed up.
If we had more of us drawing pure gold, there would probably be more readers. Books are, after all, learning material, and not just entertainment. I agree with your talking points. The audience just isn't there for us like that, not even in America. Our value systems are being tampered with. We can't even afford real gold, nevermind intellectual artistry...
Oof! This was a bit much to watch, but I can appreciate some of your points even though I feel a lot of them come from your unique upbringing and general industry growing pains. Like you pointed out, the "industry" is barely developed enough to be called such, but it has value as a beacon. I've been close enough to our local Con (Zimbabwe) to see kids from the kind of environments you described grow into working freelance Pros even though they couldn't afford to be consumers as kids. It's not a lot of them, but as they grow as artists telling other people's stories, they will eventually get to the point where they can tell their own authentic stories. And as more generations get exposed through the cons (pun intended, for those who know!) and the few unicorns that actually manage to publish, African comics will eventually gain critical mass and thrive. For now, being prophets in foreign lands/markets telling stories of Wakanda will have to be a start.
Bro...
Thank you. I remember telling my friends back in here Zambia that we are Africans what can we give people if our stories are the same as out there? They have Lord of The Rings, they have Superheroes what can we give them? You have been extremely frank brother.
I am really sorry after hearing the end of your speech. This is heartbreaking. And I can tell that you are very passionate.
You know what ? Pioneers always face the challenges and it hard to pave the way. Don't only focus on the African continent. I believe that good stories are universal. Also you may also try women as a demographic. They are fan of love stories , Roman photo, and love novels.
Don't give up man.
Bro, I'm a Black American that grew up reading comics. Comics were read by most of my friends. They were not considered a luxury because they were so affordable. Only a dollar each. You mentioned that in South Africa, the people are struggling to make ends meet, so they don't have the money for comics. Yet then you go on to say that they rather spend that money on alcohol. Well, that's a contradiction. If they have money for alcohol and Jordan's, and other forms of entertainment, then they have money for comics. Even in South Africa, comics are not a luxury. The real problem is the quality of the story. If the story and the characters are compelling enough, the people will support it. The people support the American rappers because they are compelling characters that make entertaining music. The same formula can be applied to comics. The Boondocks and Brotherman are two titles that do not conform to stereotypes. They both were successful. As for the need for principles and standards to guide the creative process, just follow universal principles. Marvel Comics principles are universal. Everyone all over the planet can relate to Good vs. Evil, heroism, hard work, embracing integrity in middle of chaos and corruption. Don't use characters that are based on Japanese Manga or American Marvel style heroes. Create characters born out of South African History. Check out Black Sands entertainment here on RUclips. What would Shaka Zulu look like as a Hero fighting against Colonialism? Those are the types of characters that would capture the imagination and support of African Youth. Build characters that are needed by African Youth. Make Nelson Mandela into a crime fighting Super Hero.
I appreciate ur comment bro but I live here. I know these niggas better than u. And u right, how do they have cash for booze but not comics? That's the ultimate question nobody here can answer. But wherever they get it from, booze and fashion while living in a hut is their culture. To be intelligent or a geek here is to go against tribal norms. This is why the whole place is in poverty. They burn libraries and schools the moment they get angry then wonder why they can't prosper. They burn their own electrical substation when government doesn't supply it and cry they're in the dark. The only knowledge respected is knowledge from thugs and witch doctors. Don't defend a group u have never met or lived with, dude.
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I'm not defending the idiocy. I'm asking you to focus on those that ARE interested in your ideas. You should study Marketing. Most people don't understand what marketing really is. Most think that it's the same as advertising or sales. It's not. Marketing is what truly drives business. Marketing is the ability to find those people that are most likely to buy your product and services. Never try to sale to the general public. Only focus on those that buy comics.
@@sentry8992 ayt thanks bro. But this is an old video now, perhaps look at my recent one. I am no longer pursuing this career as much as before.
The answer is simple; African adults see comics as a thing for kids. I can't count the number of times I was told I am too old to be reading comics or to watch anime as I was growing. It's recently that they have been more accepted as a form of entertainment for adults.
Damn dude ,whilst I agree with a lot of your points most importantly if you make Africans your target demographic it's never gonna end well because they don't care enough to acquire physical copies ,Your realistic pessimist views make me wonder if you enjoy comic creation and writing anymore ,From your channel it looks like you're getting fed up
But I do try to still create afro centric comics when I have the time ,not for the people or popularity or such but I feel like we have a rich lore and stories that could be explored from it (all the while also doing classic shonen stories as my main pursuit),Your video really hit home the struggles we face in this niche market and I hope you get everything you're looking for and your manga does great 🤟🏻,much love fam
I'm African , don't say yet that Africans can't make comics, I've seen a lot of talented guys in Nigeria for drawing , more than the ones I've meet in Europe or America ( Africans can't buy book because they're thinking are to survival while Europe and America that have it can't make their child read it ). One day I'll make the best African comic and I hope it can arrive in all the world
Good luck then dude.
You’re frustrated but this ain’t the one bro.
I’m really sorry this happened.
Look I get you but aren't African comics new so how do you just want to be perfect if you made research about how things started in the world they were never pretty quite the contrary and you are also one of the problems of the industry due to your lack of faith lack of passion and understanding, you saying that a baby industry has no hope to grow just because of it flaws is like saying that a sick baby have no hope to survive just because the baby is sick. I'm a Nigerian and I Know things are not good but this isn't hell infact I've seen people interested in comic books, you are right in some areas but overall you are bitter because the industry wasn't up to your expectations which makes u naive there's corruption everywhere it's the way of the world is either you accept the way of the world and try to be better than it or get out.
Yeah Nigeria is gonna change the game in Africa , with comics and animation , games might come soon
well said
Hold on there was a Comic Con? 😱
Damn these people should have done more promoting
U didn't even know?? It's been ongoing since 2018
😱What I had no idea😱
If South Africans started making hentai manga and comics, then maybe things will pick-up, who knows. 🤣 🤷🏽♂️ I mean seriously and jokingly, I'm never gonna buy superhero comics anytime list, I'll always prefer the violence and sexual weirdness of Japanese comics than any cliche superhero shit.
Also you're right about African comics not working at all, our cultures and mindsets are too damn separate now, from country to country, if you Collab with someone, they're not gonna want to make the type of comic you want to make.
Bitter dude just spewing vocal nonsense with no facts, show us numbers or articles.....
Lol yup making amateur bootleg manga good lord
@@luxuriousmindset1906 Fr
He just Salty as hell
A rant unrelated to comic books in Africa.
Shows how dumb u are then...
@@muzisensei3493 That makes two of us
Your few good points are drowned out by your biases, presumptions, stereotypes and prejudices. It is funny that you an African just said our women are loud and not gentle, you are moving mad with some of those takes.
This is so real.
And one thing is that Africa comics are not that interesting
thanks brother, I thought I was the only one who was thinking about that
The reason is the mindset of many artists and lake of expertise in marketing ,plus let’s be real Africans and Africans American don’t like to read ,and what you said is true ,people like to lied about an industry that doesn’t exist in Africa or in African American,I fully agree with you in everything you said .
I don't know about African Americans or other Africans but here in Nigeria reading is very common in fact people read a lot in Nigeria.
@@akarakirimayowagabriel7848 reading comics
Africans and African Americans do like to read. Proof of this can be found in the comments section of social media platforms. They read all about their favorite rappers. The information has to be something that they are interested In and connects with. They would read comics if the characters and the story was compelling enough. Comics are a perfect medium for those with short attention spans. It's only a few pages and has great visuals. Unlike a novel. A comic can be to a book what RUclips is to a full length feature film. The problem isn't comics, or people not liking to read. The problem is with the imagination or the lack there of, of the creators.
They don't read stuff that doesn't interest them. If the work is interesting and relates to them they will read. Just because you like a specific book doesn't mean I should like it too.
In fact, the elite want us to work in fields in which there is no money at all. The elite know how to distract us with a lot of useless things. While we should normally concentrate our efforts in industry and commodity trading (These are the most rewarding sectors in Africa but only whites people, Chinese and Indians control that world in our own lands).
In my opinion, we should create more cartoons and less comics, because everyone is video but no one is book/comic no more. Cartoons is not expensive to create when you make them short and rig your characters. Comic will just make you spend your time for free.
Damn man...I feel the frustration and I know things are hard.. I agree that we need a retrospective view of the "Industry" if there is one but aren't you being too pessimistic it's like you've taken the Blackpill or something but none the less other than the hateful tone you do make valid points but I guess the industry is kinda finding what works and what doesn't it's gonna take some hit and miss to get there but I believe creators need to stick together and understand that we are not Manga or Western comics but can be a voice to be a mirror of our society and actually spark helpful conversations and change in the real world... about the dreads I feel like you also stereotyping same as what you against...it's kinda funny considering the other day the same debate was on KOT after innocent kids were killed bcoz of what boils down to they had dreadlocks they are suspicious and I believe you shouldn't be discriminated just bcoz of a hairstyle coz like you said different cultures one continent or country... your videos are inciteful nonetheless
Insightful* damn misspelled
I agree with all of these points.
I am not angry, I am laughing at you.😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Im laughing too he hurting himself making this video the self hate is real
I didn't finish the video but I'm Kenyan and this is something I realized along time. People here are all about meeting their basic needs so there is no extra money for luxuries like comics. Also in terms of content being basic I've seen it animation, but I also understand that training is expensive and every artist pursuing fringe hobbies is pretty much groping in the dark. So give it time...years
let your Art work speak for itself dude imagine how an American or Nigerian fan would feel after
watching this and hearing your opinions about their countries and culture. try not to disrespect other fellow artists as well you might have to work with them in future you never know. Saw you on tv once you really inspired me but now i dont know
no lie... this ... this is one of my favourite videos. it's just dripping truth. and I'm only 3 minutes in
edit: watched this twice and its true. and the worst part is you didn't even mention all possible problems because there are so many its hard to cover. but you are just completely right about the lies and the betrayal.
as Ya Boi Zack once said "Comics will break your heart, kid"
I understand you want to model "Manga" characters. That's your choice. Manga is Japanese in origin / nature - why not another style that is immediately African in nature. By African I leave space for [particular] culture (since the continent is multicultural) - not a distinct people - as the Europeans and the West sees all "Black" skinned people. However, in the end all human beings are unique.
Wow, I am from Norway so much of this is even relatable to me. The comic industry is almost non-existent here to and our society's culture is totally wrong for the type of comics I make. Even mainstay big shots like Batman and Superman are not able to have an ongoing comic run here. When DC or Marvel have tried to launch their series here they usually last few years and only if there's a tie-in movie or tv show out around the same time. The average person here just don't care.
I hoe you see this, thank you so much i was currently practicing by making a one shot and i came across your video and you absolutely save my future manga with this video. Thank there's no reason to represent things you don't like i get it.
You need help. I really feel bad for you and wish you the best but you need serious help.
Walt Disney started Disney in 1923. The industry didn't exist. He created compelling characters that people fell in love with. The same can happen in South Africa. Focus on character development and crafting a compelling story. The Comic genre is loved by people all over the world. Comics are not a luxury. Your comic can be sold to a global audience.
Dude, come live here if u really think it's that simple. I've been at this for 11 years, I started a school even. These niggas just don't want to put in the work. If they did u would've heard abt it already. Why would I lie when I gain nothing?
@@muzisensei3493
I'm not discounting the challenges you face. I believe you 100%. My point is that, the locals are not your only audience. Also, making it in The Comic Book industry is difficult even here in the USA. You absolutely should lock down a stable source of employment and build your interest in comics on the side. We have to do that here in the USA. But there has never been a better time than now to reach beyond your local situation. The infrastructure didn't exist in the past. Japanese Manga has exploded and gone global because of the internet. The same can be true of African Comics, if the quality is there. It costs next to nothing to produce. It can be sold as a digital download. You could sell them to a global audience for $1.99 U.S. I buy ebooks all of the time. In fact I prefer buying comics in digital form because of the ability to zoom in on the images. True collectors want the actual book. That's expensive to produce. But ebooks are within the reach of anyone with a computer and internet connection.
@@sentry8992 my recent videos mention all that u said here. But thanks for the input.
@@muzisensei3493the problem is you're all hard workers trying to do it like American or Japanese guys. C students hire A students. One day I'll give all you hard workers jobs.
Late to the video but i will say your mostly accurate, dreadlocks was the way the European described it, Not the people with it, but i will agree that i have seen many African cimics where the characters just look like American rip offs, & lack pride in the African culture.
Now as for the pricing approach you can already tell its not designed with Africans in mind mostly likely tourism bate
Yeah i get you with that view point. You've given me something to think about
You don't have to be a criminal for a Reese's light please to put your foot in I'm a criminal in Rialto
It will get better...Manga and American comics took years to develop....It was your fault for being to optimistic...now u being too pessimistic😂
It's pretty much the same across the board. anything small and loved is crushed by them. classes not color is correct
Wow! This video has honesty changed my view on the industry and my art as-well. I 100% agree with you as a fellow African. I feel like so many African comics or artist tend to match there works like to the black American so called standards which is wrong!
Embrace YOUR OWN STORY, CULTURE not others! And honestly I’ve been a victim to this but I’ve realised that now. Keep up the good work👍🏾 I’ll check your comic .
w ordeal pfp
Honestly mam understanding street culture is the way to selling art in Africa.
Stop the Dark-skin hate.
I think you missed the point brother
I’m slightly confused by your assessment. Chris brown has a clean cut with no dreads yet you also say all black people don’t have dreads. How exactly do you want black people to look. I see what you’re saying about not all black people having dreads, but do you see dreads as unacceptable? What is acceptable to you? Should these black characters all have short hair? Chris brown has short hair, but you also don’t want the characters looking like Chris brown. Do you mean in style with a bunch of tattoos? What do you find approving of a black person to be or look like? Do you prefer them to look more European or to have Mohawks? What is an acceptable way for a black person to look exactly?
Improve your comprehension skills and you will understand. U seem to struggle with processing information. If u don't get it, that's your problem..
@@muzisensei3493
My comprehension skills are exactly where they need to be. I do just fine processing information, but if you’re incapable of elaborating beyond a childish rant then I guess we don’t have anymore to say to one another. Cheers mate! 🍺
Do you think, if we start adapting, comics to animation. It'll get better?
Nope. Priorities here are just too different to care about comics and animation
@@muzisensei3493Then go the fudge somewhere dude
You keep talking like you failed and your dream is over
Are you really giving up?
Black sands has proven you so wrong
There shouldn't be a segregated African comics industry. Comics is a global industry. You can make a comic hero with any ethnicity. Spawn is black but his creator is white Canadian. Blade and Black Panther are black but their creators are white American. Afro Samurai is black but his creator is Japanese. American comic publishers often hire Japanese artists, like Sana Takeda, Peach Momoko, and Yoshitaka Amano. Black INSECURITY and the pride it creates causes comickers of the African diaspora to limit themselves, which is why no one buys their books. Readers want good art and a good story, not a lecture. The Boondocks and Static were so popular because they're *AMERICAN COMICS* . They just so happen to be made by black people and have black heroes.
I feel you but here is the other problem. When you get the black creators who don't do the hood stories, they end up creating characters that are simply the black caricatured version of JAPANESE anime characters. ALL the characters have colored hair (which is cool but NOT ALL of us got colored hair). MOST of them got colored eyes (blacks have it too but damn, we don't call have yellow or orange or purple eyes). So technically both of y'all are in the same boat. The only thing I got from this video is that YES we need more variety 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
well, it doesn't really matter anymore now anyway
Regina you're a cliff you're not
l completely agree with everything but one thing which is Africa never making good comics, which is completely wrong sure we are off on a bad start but at least we actual started you can't just expect African comics to be an instant fame all across Africa. Even popular comic book industries started of smell and unknown and then slowly grew into massize industries which are still popular to this day. What l am trying to say is you can't expect AFRICAN COMIC BOOKS TO BE KNOWN ABOUT INSTANTLY it takes time. And there are some African comic books that don't follow the typical tropes you talked about. So don't say that the African comic book industry will never be a success cause it will be.
#SuperStrikas was a bang'er. #DondiTherapy coming soon from Kenya
It is not ok for you to openly express you dislike for Nigeria, the African American culture and seemingly the black community as a whole. Stop using the word negro. Time to leave the indoors life and go educate yourself about black culture. If you are not interested in learning about black people then shut up about it coz you are now clearly ranting about something you know very little about. Focus on art and leave politics alone. You ruined what could have been some valid points with your afrophobic rant, hatred towards other artists and your twisted ignorant political views. And stop thinking that staying indoors expanded your mind. You might have spent a lot of time thinking you are expanding your knowledge but your views on the black community and politics are very shallow and come from an understandably very narrowminded perspective. Still lots of room for growth. Better use it.
What happened to freedoms of speech ?
You are saying this to a black person who just as much as any other understands the trials, tribulations and hardship of being black
@@hindleyluke2100 Being black doesn't automatically make you understand the trials, tribulations and hardships of being black JUST AS MUCH AS ANY OTHER black person. Also it doesn't mean you can openly be afrophobic.
@@MfezekoMatshoba I understand that but what I'm trying to say is not that he automatically can speak for everyone but that he can speak of his own experience and that is a testament to fact that not all black people fit the stereotypes that these comics make black fall under
Don't even waste your time...
I love your comic drawing
Pls what the name of app you are using
Bro you make a lot of good points, but Africa's population will be more than 2.4 billion by 2050. A market of that size will eventually have opportunities. Marvel took like 25+ years to really gain serious traction
That's just a hopium bra. Most of the kids born are born by accident. Not planned for. It'll be 2 billion of uneducated, fatherless, and lost people. Just look at the trends now already.
Finally someone speaks the truth.Comics are a luxury here in southafrica
The only problem I have with black art in general is the characterization of everything. Like Black Lightning and I even saw one called Black Sands. I'm like we calling ourselves Black I get it. But maybe that's just me..
Omigosh this is so true🤯🤯🤯
You sound like you havent seen half of what South African comics have been offerning in the last 10 years....
Not my fault they couldn't market things very well. U can't even name 5 comics that were on shelves in the last 5 years. And even if u could, where's the top comic now,which was Kwezi? Nowhere.
@@muzisensei3493 Marketing in this country is not the problem for local comics, its budget and distribution
@@andrewcramer2193 well that's one of the things I said. So do u have a solution for us are just going speak the obvious?
@@muzisensei3493 I've been in the SA comics and comics industry for almost 2 decades now. There is no solution unless you have some kind of major backing. With no major publishing houses doing comics locally it will always be a struggling indie scene. But that's not saying the scene isnt thriving in that regard. In the last 20 years the amount of SA comics and people doing it has boomed.
Finally. This man spoke all the truth I was unable to express. The amount of ignorance in this comment section is another indicator of why things keep getting worse.
Bullshit!
I'm sorry for what you have experienced in this young African comic industry. I think you should reinvent yourself through a spiritual experience with prayers. Let go of the past. You have a gift that you've been working on for years. I think you should unlearn some things and reinvent yourself. You are African, make your works more African. There's a text from the Bible that says eat honey because it is good, the honey comb that is sweet to your taste so shall the knowledge of wisdom be to you who has found it and there shall be a reward and your expectations will happen. I've been into comic drawing for years as a hobby... I noticed that people enjoy my stories but told me I should work on my drawings. The comic characters I draw look like Africans not foreigners. But they want it to look foreign.. maybe like manga. The question i ask myself is why do my drawings have to look foreign before it can be fully appreciated? Anyway, Im a lecturer in a university in Nigeria. But I still want to go into the comic industry. Hopefully, maybe we can work together if you are interested.
Wow! Just because u didn't make ur hating on the ones who made it
You made a lot of valid points...
I feel you brother im an low rank amature comic wirter
The stories are wack! A character does not need to have an identity as "black". Just make a kid who is not there yet but meets with other heros who guide him. Miles Morales is the best example
One of my storylines branche off into these issues of poverty, GBV etc. Then again its my only story based in South Africa🤔
(the rest are based in fictional places either on Earth or somewhere else )
Don't bother with SA issues
Hmmm🤔it actually plays a roll in my main story but not a big one though (well not big enough to be its own series but it could be enough to span over 3 movies (+ 1 spinoff and that's where most of the GBV/poverty stuff would happen))
@@mkbtheartist do it coz u want to then. Not to please people in SA coz they don't care about anything.
For sure. Lol I wasn't even thinking of this country when I came up with it cause I guess I subconsciously knew that very few people would care so they aren't really my target audience
(I also don't want to do those cringy stuff like showing off the South African flag whenever I go to promote my work in other countries
I have one issue about everything that you are saying.
Do not call African countries 3rd world countries. Go to villages, they have no worries, about food, shelter or anything. Having TVs, phones and all the like is such a western idea of well being. How can you see strong and well fed people and call them poor? And black people know how to get what they want wether it be land, Iphones, houses or whatsoever. So if the comic is good it will be bought, you can be sure of that. If news papers and magazines are bought then comic books can also be bought here.
God bless you and have a fruitful and blossoming carrier.
I've been in those villages, it sucks. There is no joy, only anguish. No sense of safety because they're exposed to the elements. Forever just fighting to stay alive. That's not life, it's savagery. Not to mention the nightmarish witchcraft practices that bring terror to all. Maybe try going there yourself next time instead of relying on a few photos u saw. They aren't strong or well-fed, they have poor nutrition. That's why 98% of blacks have poor cognitive abilities, they can't think straight cause they have bad brain development from the bad food they eat. That's why they can't build anything.
Facts bro nothing but the Truth 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@I wish somebody told me these things--
Well now you know
Stop complaining and do something about it. It isn't over dummi
@And now I am suffering--
Then change it
Stop complaining
You see the issue, improve it
Also, if your comic isn't going anywhere, then leave the country and go somewhere else where it will do better, or outsource to a place where people will buy it
1. "Leave the country". Will u sponsor my escape?
2. This was posted years ago.
3. I've already overcome all the monkey garbage of this place.
4. Think before commenting on an old video.
@@muzisensei3493 The video still remains up so some peoples' situations may still be the same.
Also, if you overcame whatever dilemma you overcame, great.
But maybe get rid of the video because the video creates the perception that are you still this way to this day.
Also, you were the one who was complaining. I'm not entitled to sponsor you for anything.
No one is.
And remember that Africans and Afro-americans are brothers , some of the Afro-americans that live in America are the descendants of my ethnic, if they want to share their customs it is a choice of both
Not my brothers. Just because I have the same skin as them means nothing. Ur so called brothers ruined my life and yours through their greedy political decisions but u just ignore that not to feel hopeless.
I know how Africans can be ( they are not european ) so is normal that the way their governor and all their things can be deferent if you like it or not. I just hope that one day they can be better than the way they are today
@@DraAij-js2eu keep hoping dude. That will never happen.
Hey hey easy on the dreads 😉 lol
In stead of trashing African Americans Comic Style . Why dont you show me a example of a successful African Comic book that sold millions worldwide or anything you yourself created that had any underground or commercial success and than i'll take you seriously .
Clearly u aren't listening. I was trashing comics here in Africa.
This kinda of talk discourages Black African people when their own bashes them . African American Comics or Diaspora Comics or African Comics arent perfect . But White and Asian Comics dont always put us in best likeness in their comics either Like for instant DBZ Mr Popo nuff said ! We need our own Comics as well as everything else copying others wont make them like us any better neither will bashing or own Race either .
I tried to sympathize to you about your conditions in Africa, especially the non-existent comic industry. But when you suddenly ironically talk "BLM" that you obviously say whoever became the victim was no matter a criminal somehow in your mind, and somehow you talked about abortion and whatever that does not fit you nor your religion, I start think you were just ranting. And this is you being salty for your life.
Fine, this is your channel, this is your personal rant.
And your religion btw? Yeah it sucks.
Whatever, zombie boy. Get lost.
I love the honesty I think there’s real truth in everything you said , I’m Nigerian 😂 and for some reason most Africans don’t seem to like Nigerians but it’s fine , what’s your Instagram or Twitter?
I'm Cameroonian and I love Nigerians.