African Comics • Animation • Gaming

Stories That Hit Different

Unapologetically African storytelling.

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Drummers of the Dead Drummers of the Dead Chapter 1 cover
COMING SOON 31 May 2026
Who We Are

The Mission

Studio Eshi is an independent African creative studio. We produce comics, animation, and gaming experiences rooted in African mythology, culture, and identity.

We don't wait for permission. We build what doesn't exist yet.

01

African First

Stories rooted in African cultures, languages, and futures. We don't remix the canon — we are the canon.

02

Born Multilingual

English, French, Portuguese & Spanish from day one. Our stories don't need translation — they demand it. Global reach, no compromise.

03

Original Worlds

Every universe built from original African mythology. We don't paint over Western templates — we build from scratch.

04

Uncompromising

We build the future we want to see. No dilution, no permission needed. Every panel, every pixel — exactly as intended.

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Pre-order print directly from Studio Eshi, or use GlobalComix and Amazon for digital reading and marketplace copies.

Direct Checkout

Studio Eshi Print Preorders

Reserve the physical edition directly from Studio Eshi. Checkout captures shipping details now so fulfilment can start cleanly when the print run is ready.

  • Physical Chapter 1 preorder through Stripe checkout
  • Shipping details captured for fulfilment updates
  • Direct orders keep the strongest creator margin
  • Volume 1 collection preorder can stay available beside Chapter 1

Best for UK and Europe direct supporters. Shipping is confirmed through checkout and fulfilment updates follow by email.

GlobalComix

Use GlobalComix for digital reading, platform preview pages, and the digital edition while the Studio Eshi reader stays closed for launch.

  • Digital preview and reading happen off-site
  • Readers can follow the series on a comics platform
  • Mobile and desktop reading support
  • No Studio Eshi account required for the launch preview path
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Amazon Marketplace

Use Amazon when you prefer Amazon fulfilment, regional shipping, Kindle availability, or marketplace checkout.

  • Digital and physical marketplace path
  • Useful for US and wider international routing
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  • Keeps direct Studio Eshi checkout optional, not mandatory
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Explore the Universe

The World of
Drummers of the Dead

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Setting

Neo-Onitsha

A megacity built on the bones of old Onitsha. Memory markets trade in stolen recollections. The drum circles guard what remains.

Concept

The Forgetting

A systematic erasure of cultural memory by those in power. Begins with small gaps — a name, a song that fades mid-note.

Artifact

Memory Drums

Ancient instruments that store memories in their resonance patterns. Each drum carries generations of encoded knowledge.