E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, Part One by Roye Okupe

Both books have gone on to win several awards including a Glyph Comic Award (2017) and a Heruica Character Creation Award (2017). was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post, Mashabe 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). The Legend of Wale Williams Part One, a superhero story set in a futuristic Nigeria.

In August 2015, Roye released his debut graphic novel titled: E.X.O. E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Volume 1 is an Afrofuturist superhero story about redemption set in the bustling metropolis that is Lagos, Nigeria-with a creative team that's also from Lagos 'Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience. With the superhero genre currently at the height of popularity, Roye has made it a goal to create a connected universe of heroes, with origins from locations that are currently neglected and/or ignored. E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Volume 2: Okupe, Roye, Akinboye, Sunkanmi, Onuchyo, Etubi, Pablo, Tarella, Spoof Animation: 9781506723037: : Books Books Comics & Graphic Novels Graphic Novels Buy new: 17.99 List Price: 24.99 Details Save: 7. 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). 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. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for 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.

E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, Part One by Roye Okupe