ORISHA, Volume 1

"This African shonen manga fantasy features fun-loving teen Aboki, who unexpectedly receives the superhuman power of the Orisha, powerful beings imbued with godlike power who are born from celestial seeds that randomly appear throughout the world and can use their immense power for good or evil.

When Aboki gains a seed, he is reluctant to use the power at all. As he builds alliances with loyal companions, Aboki must also prevent those who wish to use his new Orisha powers for their own conquests. But can he trust everyone around him? Will his happy outlook on life be ruined by a gnawing cynicism that humankind is inherently corrupt?"

Huzayfa “Zayf” Umar is a Nigerian artist currently studying in Turkey. He was discovered by Saturday AM during their 2018 March Art Madness event, where he made it to the second round. The following year, he debuted a short story, “Myth Casters,” during Saturday AM’s #summerofmanga event. After a successful experience, with praise from readers and Saturday AM staff alike, he debuted his first full series, Orisha, in 2020. Zayf can be found on Instagram at @zayf_illustrations.