Aje: Never a witch, always a queen

"In the first issue of “Aje” a comic book published by Comic Republic, Teni casts a curse on her boyfriend in a rush of jealous rage and purple lightning. “Koni dara fun o ni yi aye (it will never be better for you in this life),” snarls Teni in Yoruba, a language from one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria". - Culled from The Guardian Newspaper. 22nd January, 2016.

Some may say the release of the Aje comic book is apt as social media is currently lit up with conversations about cheating partners. From ‘Becky with the good hair’ in Beyonce's song Lemonade to ‘Edible Catering’ in Tiwa Savage's marriage, the world is looking deeper at relationships and the ideology behind keeping up appearances on social media. The journey into the world of Aje not only reveals a hurting female superhero, betrayed by her boyfriend who cheated on her with a friend, it also takes us into the world of a Hunter Knight driven by a fanatical desire to rid the world of infestation of witchcraft. Intent at rooting out the source of his accursed blight at all costs, he will stop at nothing to stamp out this evil, wherever it may hide. “They are vermin, fit only for one thing … my blade, he exclaims”- culled from Aje issue 1.

Hunter Knight

Waawuu, somebody cannot play with this guy again, sigh!

I particularly like Aje because in each edition you are guaranteed to be swept off your feet with beautiful scenery, fashionable trends and of course culture.

Teni, Jimmy and Mrs Faloni

What became of Aje’s cursed boyfriend? Should a man be cursed for cheating?
Does the Aje prologue even address any of these?
You"ll find out soon enough!
Come with us as we take you into the adventures of a young heroine hunting for the strength to save the past, present and future.
Aje issue 2 the prologue out now!
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The release date for the concluding part of Aje issue 2 has been moved from the 11th to Saturday the 14th May, 2016. Look out for more Aje!
Comic Republic brings you the second part of the intriguing story.
Anticipate!

... and remember, nothing is as it seems. Oh and side note, Orishaaaaaaaaaabunmi, loving the lip stick. Is it MAC?

See you soon.