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Michael and I watch the opening of Youneek Studios' animated series Iyanu. We also go over Prime's Caped Crusader, AMC series to Netflix, and the Boomerang streaming ending. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehungrybleek/support

We're getting a bit animated with Youneek Studios' Inyanu getting an animated adaptation and DC's animtaed series My Adventures with Superman getting a new comic, and Humaniods' The Incal's spinoff Kill Wolfhead trade. If you enjoyed hearing about these animated series or any comic book adaptations and you'd like to enjoy more stories, please visit your local comic shop. To find you nearest comic shop, please visit https://www.comicshoplocator.com/ For more info on Humanoids' The Incal: Kill Wolfhead, please visit https://www.humanoids.com/y_catalog/book/id/1360?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2BOFbENs7jERM44H1pBWJcfavLF0S-H3scd17nvh-RJTNxeU8XmgMV424_aem_AU5cn8FBTcTtIUoOKpD1TNn2b2KekQP3ykMouluY1ml_CRuNtEsXA_gogUb3ZngYHugu-0JlEtvl1iCmao3HNluv For more info on Youneek Studios', please visit https://youneekstudios.com/characters/ For more info on DC's My Adventures with Superman, please visit https://www.dc.com/comics/my-adventures-with-superman-2024/my-adventures-with-superman-1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehungrybleek/support

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012, an avenue that would allow him to pursue his dream of creating a diverse library of superheroes. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced, and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Malika - Warrior Queen Animated Short. These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions, such as being #5 on Ventures Africa's list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of NewAfrican Magazines' 100 most influential Africans two years in a row (2016 & 2017). With the superhero genre at the height of its popularity, Roye has made it a goal to create a connected universe of superhero and fantasy stories inspired by African history, culture and mythology. In August 2015, Roye released his debut graphic novel titled: E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One, a superhero story set in a futuristic Nigeria. E.X.O. was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, N.B.C., The Guardian, ABC7, B.B.C., The Huffington Post, Mashable and more! Roye's sophomore graphic novel: Malika - Warrior Queen was also received with critical acclaim, selling more than 40,000 copies of its chapter one special during Diamond Comic's Free Comic Book Day (2017). Both books have gone on to win several awards, including multiple Glyph Comic Awards and Comic Fist Awards. Connect with Roye: https://youneekstudios.com/

Author and founder of YouNeek Studios discusses his comic book series, Afrofuturism and the blockbuster hit Black Panther. This episode originally aired in March 2018.

Fall is here and it feels incredible. Let's enjoy the first Friday of fall with some comic chatter. For more info on Stephanie Williams, please visit https://www.whysteph.com/ For info on Wingless Comics' Nightfall Pt.3 Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winglesscomics/nightfall-pt-3-the-witching-hour?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=nightfall For info on Stranger Comics' Niobe & Dura: Wrath of the Ancient #1 Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sebastianajones/niobe-and-dura-wrath-of-the-ancient-1?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=stranger%20comics For info on Griot Enterprises' The Horsemen: Manifest Destiny Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/4-pages-16-bars/the-horsemen-manifest-destiny?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20horsemen For more info on Youneek Studios, please visit https://youneekstudios.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehungrybleek/support

Dive into Dark Horse's Fear Case #1, Luna and Spector Inspectors from Boom Studios, and the debut Aftershock's Maniac of New York as Amy and Paul cover all the new comic releases from Wednesday, February 3rd! Plus, the news on YouNeek Studios and the Image Firsts: Bitter Root, Killadelphia, DIE, and more hitting the stands all on the latest episode of The Comics Haul!Listen along every week to The Comics Haul with Amy and Paul, Sideshow's official comic book podcast. You can keep in touch with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @TheComicsHaul, and join us live on Wednesdays at 4pm PST on Sideshow's official streaming channels. Don't forget to join our Facebook Group at https://side.show/lygss to vote on the Panel of the Week, answer our latest Holler at the Haul question, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s ALL NEW Nerdtastically Newsworthy episode of #NerdORama; Mo’Kelly and Tawala celebrate comic creator Roye Okupe’s ‘YouNeek Studios’ landing a major imprint deal with Dark Horse Comics as well as Misha Green taking on the ‘Tomb Raider’ franchise and George Clooney bringing ‘Buck Rogers’ back to the small screen…PLUS – Hannibal Tabu to back with a brand new edition of ‘The Buy Pile’!!!

NEWSHeroes Reborn revealed as Jason Aaron & Ed McGuinness  projectMarvel Comics opens up fan-voting for their next X-Men team lineupMarvel to launch new line of graphic novels called ‘Mighty Marvel Masterworks’Marvel and Scholastic have announced Spider-Ham: Great Power, No Responsibility, an original graphic novel by Steve Foxe and Shadia Amin.Saga Writer Brian K. Vaughan Confirms Series Will Return SoonBrian Bendis No Longer Exclusive At DC ComicsComic con on a cruise ship? Image and Skybound planning one for next yearDark Horse to publish entire YouNeek Studios line of graphic novelsSegment: WHO IS NATHAN SIMMONS - 3 truths and a lie (we reveal the answer after judging?)Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Wolverine #9 (W: Ben Percy, A: Adam Kubert)Strange Adventures #8: (W:  Tom King, Artist: Mitch Gerads, Evan Shaner)Nathan:The Department of Truth #5 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #5 (W: Al Ewing, A: Simone Di Meo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Dreaming: Waking Hours #7 (W: G. Willow Wilson, A: Javier Rodriguez)Nathan: Future State: Swamp Thing #2 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: King In Black: Gwenom Vs. Carnage #2 (Flaviano Design Cover)Nathan: Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #3 (Cover B: Sean Phillips)Segment: Interview - Josh Williamson - Infinite Frontier, Robin, Future State: Justice League, Nailbiter ReturnsJosh, you’re very busy, with Robin coming as well as Infinite Frontier, and Nailbiter Returns, and Future State Justice League... is this the busiest year for you in comics, or are you just getting started?Earlier this week you spoke to CBR and you talk a bit about Wonder Woman and Spectre playing a big part in teasing the future DC Comics stories. What makes these two characters the right choice to push forward?There have been many cases where a big event or cliffhanger teases the “future events” at the big-two, but in many cases, some of those events don’t happen or fall off. Can you say with certainty what we see in Infinite Frontier will be used and explored down the line?What goes into writing an overarching structure for a comic like Infinite Frontier? Is it an outline, a rough script, a treatment, an abstract painting they riff off of?As a writer for the big-two, soon to be publishing a book you’re spearheading in Infinite Frontier, how do you navigate ambition, approaching the size and scope, but also what you want to achieve personally? - i think he’s kinda covered this ok!It’s not evident if you’ve written or will write Dr. Manhattan, but I must know, is there any extra stress or anxiety around writing a character or exploring the consequences of a character that is so iconically part of one of the most famous comics in existence?It might be because folks are still figuring out Future State and aren’t quite ready for Infinite Frontier, but I swear there’s even more hype around Robin. What do you think makes Robin aka Damian Wayne such an alluring character for fans?Can you talk a little bit about Gleb Melnikov’s work on Robin, was there any specific page in the first issue that went above and beyond what you could have anticipated?The pandemic has affected the entire industry, I was curious if it helped or hindered the development of Infinite Frontier and Robin? SUPERFIGHT: Spectre vs. Wonder Woman -  Infinite Frontier #0 - RELEASES MAR 2ND, 2021 FOC - February 7thROBIN #1 arrives in April Gleb Melnikov

On today’s Nerdtastically Newsworthy episode of #NerdORama; as we marvel at breaking nerd news of Roye Okupe’s ‘YouNeek Studios’ being acquired by Dark Horse Comics, we’re revisiting our conversation with the award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur at the point of his pursuit where he was just getting started…

YouNeek Studios founder and renowned filmmaker, Roye Okupe comes onto the show to chat with Jeannie about how he began a career in comics and animation (which led him to creating Malaika Warrior Queen), how he funded his own company, and why it's important to use your work to elevate the work of others. Roye will also discuss his perspective on representation in comics and animation and how using Kickstarter has helped shape the way he's made his art. YouNeekStudios.com Instagram.com/YouNeekStudios Visit ritual.com/MAI to get 10% off during your first three months To get 20% off your purchase of $75 or more INCLUDING sale items, go to modcloth.com and enter code jeannie at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final part of our conversation with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios, in which we learn how the support of key partners in Nollywood and the excellence of execution opened doors having stars like Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Femi Branch and Blossom Chukwujekwu appear in Malika -Warrior Queen.You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.comAbout the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.WATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:https://youtu.be/N59XI8BsQoIFollow the Naija Nerds here:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerdsTwitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerdsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerdsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZT-zEb4b-na32D0F8I5Uowhttps://www.naijanerds.comListen to our podcast: https://naijanerds.com/podcasts

The final part of our conversation with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios, in which we learn how the support of key partners in Nollywood and the excellence of execution opened doors having stars like Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Femi Branch and Blossom Chukwujekwu appear in Malika -Warrior Queen.You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.comAbout the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.WATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:https://youtu.be/N59XI8BsQoIFollow the Naija Nerds here:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerdsTwitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerdsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerdsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZT-zEb4b-na32D0F8I5Uowhttps://www.naijanerds.comListen to our podcast: https://naijanerds.com/podcasts 

Part 2 of our conversation with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios where we learn about how he finds the right collaborators, the importance of vision and the struggles of his journey.More from the creator of award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen.You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.comAbout the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.FOLLOW US:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerdsTwitter: https://twitter.com/thenaijanerdsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerdsWebsite: https://www.naijanerds.comWATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:https://youtu.be/N59XI8BsQoI

Part 2 of our conversation with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios where we learn about how he finds the right collaborators, the importance of vision and the struggles of his journey.More from the creator of award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen.You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.comAbout the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.FOLLOW US:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerdsTwitter: https://twitter.com/thenaijanerdsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerdsWebsite: https://www.naijanerds.comWATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:https://youtu.be/N59XI8BsQoI

We talk with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios about his journey from reading Supa Strikas comics in Nigeria to creating award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen.You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.comAbout the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.FOLLOW US:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerdsTwitter: https://twitter.com/thenaijanerdsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerdsWebsite: https://www.naijanerds.comWATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:https://youtu.be/N59XI8BsQoI

We talk with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios about his journey from reading Supa Strikas comics in Nigeria to creating award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen.You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.comAbout the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series:Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fantasy. Learn about their inspiration, their journey and the awesome stories they are telling about Africa to the world.FOLLOW US:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerdsTwitter: https://twitter.com/thenaijanerdsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerdsWebsite: https://www.naijanerds.comWATCH THE DRAGON CON PANEL:https://youtu.be/N59XI8BsQoI

Wer Eingetütet auf Twitter folgt, hat es sicher schon mitbekommen. Die regulären Folgen finden ab jetzt wieder in einer festen Besetzung statt. Mittlerweile war Lara nämlich so oft zu Gast, dass man sie auch gleich zum festen Mitglied machen konnte. Genau das ist geschehen! Lara und To tauchen in Folge 36 also ab in die Tiefen der Comic-Szene (Ja, das ist eine Aquaman-Anspielung!) und besprechen ein paar sehr abwechslungsreiche Comics... Timecodes [00:00:00] - Intro [00:00:21] - Einleitung [00:02:18] - Hex Wives #001-#006 (Vertigo Comics) [00:31:30] - Malika - Warrior Queen TPB 1 (YouNeek Studios) [00:50:26] - Aquaman: Rebirth TPB 4-6 (DC Comics) [01:28:45] - Bloom GN (First Second Books) [01:38:46] - Trish Trash HC 1-3 (Super Genius) [01:51:41] - MCMLXXV TPB 1 (Image Comics) [02:10:46] - Verabschiedung [02:12:01]- Outro Twitter: Comic_Podcast Cover: Flix Stephan Intro: "Crazy Glue" von Josh Woodward

Hello from Las Vegas, Nevada! We've been back for the past few weeks and as they say, there's no place like home. In this episode, we're going Under the Hood with Roye Okupe, who's one of the few people who've been lucky enough to be interviewed on CNN about his journey and his ecommerce business. I don't want to give away too much here but Roye has one of the most amazing stories about his journey from where he was born, to how he discovered his niche and the rollercoaster ride in between. Today's episode is a little long, so if you'd like to skip ahead to the actionable advice, skip to the 30-min mark where we talk about the necessary steps for improving Roye's ecommerce business. If you want to learn more about Roye and his business, head on over to his website at YouNeek Studios. If you have an ecommerce business and want to up your Amazon game, visit our new free course where we talk about the 7 tips that you can use to set yourself apart from the competition. Today's the last day of Premium! Subscribe to EcomCrew Premium for one-on-one support with your business, access to a private Facebook group, two webinars every month where you get to ask us questions and learn from experts, and also discussing strategies on how to improve your ecommerce business. Finally, if you enjoyed listening and think this episode has been useful to you, please take a moment to leave us a review on iTunes. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy selling!

Happy Wednesday Citizens! Today we talk about YouNeek Studios' Malika: Warrior Queen and Image Comics announces a brand new mini-series by Daredevil writer Chip Zdarsky and artists Kris Anna and Matt Wilson. Today is a shorter show to save up for a fun NEWS-filled Friday show! Until then keep an Esleworld State of Mind! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elseworldcitizen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elseworldcitizen/support

A few years ago, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios went all in on his dream to become a successful comic book publisher. In this podcast, Roye shares his journey from watching American super hero cartoons as a child in Nigeria to moving to the States and developing a line of books showcasing heroes inspired by his culture, and all the many lessons he's learned along the way.

A few years ago, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios went all in on his dream to become a successful comic book publisher. In this podcast, Roye shares his journey from watching American super hero cartoons as a child in Nigeria to moving to the States and developing a line of books showcasing heroes inspired by his culture, and all the many lessons he's learned along the way.

In our first-ever LIVE panel, recorded May 5 at Level Up Entertainment in Mays Landing, Dan talks with Roye Okupe, founder of YouNeek Studios, and Mark Poulton, writer of all-ages books such as "Pizza Tree" and "A Cat Named Haiku," as well as a regular collaborator with Rob Liefeld.

Author and founder of YouNeek Studios discusses his comic book series, Afrofuturism and the blockbuster hit Black Panther.

Considering all the fanfare surrounding Black Panther and Wakanda, we invited founder of YouNeek Studios, Roye Okupe, to shed light on the comics industry. We talk to the DMV-resident comic book publisher about his Nigerian heritage, the intricacies behind creating and marketing a comic book, technology, and representation of Africans and African-Americans in comics world.

Backpack Matt holds down the fort again this week. Considering all the fanfare surrounding Black Panther and Wakanda, we invited founder of YouNeek Studios, Roye Okupe, to shed light on the comics industry. We talk to the DMV-resident comic book publisher about his Nigerian heritage, the intricacies behind creating and marketing a comic book, technology, and representation of Africans and African-Americans in comics world. #NecessaryListening Follow Roye and YouNeek Studios: Roye on Instagram - www.instagram.com/deeroye YouNeek Studios website - www.youneekstudios.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/youneekstudios Twitter - www.twitter.com/YouNeekStudios Facebook - www.facebook.com/YouNeekStudios All The Fly Kids Links: Website - www.alltheflykids.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/AllTheFlyKids Instagram - www.instagram/alltheflykids Facebook - www.facebook.com/alltheflykids SoundCloud - @the-all-the-fly-kids-show Apple Podcasts - apple.co/2DNSEJ2 Google Play - bit.ly/2DLCL5M Stitcher - bit.ly/2zrT1ps Simplecast - http://alltheflykids.simplecast.fm The All the Fly Kids Show is where the cool, calm and connected talk straight – No chaser. Your hosts, Geronimo Knows and Backpack Matt, sit down each week with culture creators you [should] know specializing in moments of good taste within the arts, fashion, food, business and more. A necessary listen for the urban lifestyle enthusiast.

I love diversity in comics! In Episode #264 this week, I talk with Roye Okupe from Youneek Studios who has created E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams, currently available in a high-power pair of graphic novels set in a future Nigeria, Roye’s home country. We discuss what’s going on in the Youneek Universe, including a potential animated film about E.X.O. as well as more characters and graphic novels we can enjoy, all taking place with more diverse characters and stories! To keep up with Roye’s exploding career, you can go to the Youneek Studios website, their Facebook page and keeping up with them on Twitter. Don’t miss my chat with this creator, who’s on the forefront of moving comics into the future!

E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, a superhero story set in a futuristic 2025 Africa, follows Wale Williams, an impetuous young adult who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing. Tricked into returning home to Lagoon City, Nigeria following a five year absence, Wale embarks on a journey to investigate his father s mysterious disappearance. As he comes to understand the suit s powers, Wale realizes he must restore hope to his city by preventing catastrophic attacks from the sociopathic, Oniku, leader of an extremist group called The CREED. On this episode of Graphic Policy Radio, we discuss the comic series with creator Roye Okupe. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Okupe is a creative specialist who holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in computer science from The George Washington University. His passion for animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012, an avenue that would allow him pursue his dream of creating a diverse library of superheroes. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, 2D/3D animated short films, TV commercials, show openers, music videos and much more. These productions have allowed Roye to attain much prestigious recognition such as being #5 on Ventures Africa’s list of 40 African innovators to watch. Listen in and Tweet us your questions @graphicpolicy.

Roye Okupe is back with new developments in the world of E.X.O. and the growing Youniverse of Youneek Studios. It's always a great conversation when Roye is on the show. Find out about Roy's work at http://youneekstudios.com/ Follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/YouNeekStudios also check out these crowd funding campaigns... AfroFutureFest: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-upgrade-afrofuturefest-2016-art-comics#/ Purge Past Unspoken: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1390177916/purge-past-unspoken-a-new-direction P.B. Soldier: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pbsoldier/pbsoldier-cutting-edge-scifi-comic-book-series Please remember to subscribe and RATE the show on your podcast app of choice. BlackComicsChat Intro/Outro Beatbox by the Incredible Afua Richardson.

      Ever wondered what it would be like to create a Superhero? Well, wonder no more. Today's guest had the same questions while growing up as a teenager in Nigeria and finally decided to do something about it. Roye Okupe is the creator of one of the first Africa-centric superheroes “EXO | The Legend Of Wale Williams”. We had a brief chat with him to learn about his story, which has been featured in several international publications including CNN, Ventures Africa, Forbes, BBC Tech Crunch and lots more. He shared how he discovered his passion for comics, animation and fiction, the steps he took to acquire the skills required to bring his creation to life and his collaborative process with the team of creatives that work with him to bring his vision to life. "E.X.O: The Legend of Wale Williams" is an action-packed graphic novel that tells the tale of a reluctant superhero (Wale Williams) in dystopian futuristic African city (Lagoon city ). In the first volume, we meet a young man from a typical African family who suddenly finds himself saddled with the responsibility of protecting his city from nefarious underworld elements. It's the type of story Roye grew up watching on cable television in Nigeria, but this time told from an African perspective in an African environment. It encompasses a rich narrative backstory, fast paced dialogues and action sequences and familiar themes, morals and motivations that resonate with every lover graphic novels. Although the idea took a long time to come to life, Roye and his team ( Ayodele Elegba the editorial wizard, artist supreme Sunkanmi Akinboye, Godwin Akpan (the cover art design don) and color master Raphael Kazeem ) worked painstakingly to ensure that their story could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any Superhero produced by the fabled Marvel & D.C. publishing houses. And their efforts paid off tremendously; they were able to raise over $10,000 from their Kickstarter campaign which beat their initial target by 185% and helped finance the publishing of the first installment of the series. Like with any heroic story, success did not come quickly for Roye. There were many failures & setbacks along the way, but Roye was relentless in his quest and risked a fair bit of his life savings, and gave up his lucrative full-time job to pursue his passion. Today, Roye's Youneek Studios is set to release the second volume of the Wale Williams adventure series and is currently developing another graphic novel set for release at the end of 2016 (Malaika The Warrior Queen). So pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea and listen to the fantastic tales of Roye Okupe.