Comics Reviews Comics Reviews Djeliya A A Djeliya Cartoonist Juni Ba Publisher TKO Studios Advertisement The book itself is as multifaceted as its influences, containing various narratives and themes that Djeliya, through its rhythm, expertly balances. From this classically structured premise, Djeliya showcases the unique way that cartoonist Juni Ba's influences-Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées, manga and anime, American comics and cartoons, West African folklore, the Epic of Sundiata, and the jeli tradition-coalesce into an accessible yet sublime narrative. Awa and Mansour must journey across a futuristic wasteland to Souamoro's tower. Souamoro, an old and evil wizard king, has broken th e world and disappeared. It's the epic fantasy tale of Awa, a West African orator, historian, and praise singer (also called a jeli), and Mansour, the young dethroned prince she serves. Djeliya hits all the right notes for larger-than-life storytelling.
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