The StoryForge Universe
The StoryForge is the home of my original intellectual property development, bringing together worldbuilding, visual development, storyboards, and production materials that support a growing portfolio of African fantasy entertainment.
The StorySpinner: Anansi
Shown below is my interpretation of Anansi, the Akan trickster deity and god of stories, created for my original animation property, The StorySpinner. In this reimagining, Anansi is a powerful yet isolated figure whose influence shapes the world of the story. The design draws inspiration from West African mythology while adapting the character for a contemporary fantasy narrative, exploring themes of storytelling, legacy, and the power to shape one's own destiny.
The StorySpinner: Enitan
Enitan is the protagonist of The StorySpinner, inspired by the traditions of West African griots. Her name, meaning “person of stories” in Yoruba, reflects her role as an aspiring storyteller, poet, musician, and keeper of oral tradition. While griots have historically been male, Enitan was created to explore the possibilities of a female griot, challenging gender expectations and embodying the story's themes of ambition, legacy, and the right to be heard.
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The StorySpinner: Storyboard
Chronicles of the Motherland : Orunmila
Meet Amari; avatar to the Yoruba deity of wisdom, knowledge, and divination. Much like Anansi, he is inspired by folklore from West Africa and is based on stories surrounding the Orisha pantheon of Yoruba religion. Here, I've integrated the story surrounding Orunmila with an original character of mine who I've designed as the human incarnation of the Nigerian deity.
Amari (Orunmila's human incarnation)
Chronicles of the Motherland : Olapa
Meet Zahara; avatar to the Maasai goddess of the moon, Olapa. Not much is written or portrayed when it comes to Olapa, so I decided to explore her character through the designs below and in tandem with my original character, Zahara, whose Kenyan roots make her the perfect human incarnation for the Maasai goddess.
Zahara (Olapa's human incarnation)
The Half-Orc Bard: Asleryn
This character is part of a "Dungeons & Dragons" collaboration project that I completed as an in-class assignment. Despite having never played D&D before, I enjoyed reading about the races, classes and archetypes that the game follows while designing this character.
