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“Black Panther World of Wakanda”
is available on Amazon.
Afua is a self-taught illustrator, mentoring aspiring creators
and created many community activist events using her art as
the message to advocate change. As the recipient of the Nina
Simone Award for Artistic Excellence, she has been aptly
called a Jane of All Trades. Her book, “Aquarius
the Book of Mer” will combine her social activism
with her art and desire for peace and prosperity in
communities local and aboard.
“Aquarius” is due to release in May of 2018. For
information on Afua visit www.AfuaRichardson.com.
Images: 
Mami Wata The Koimaid Queen from
“Aquarius the Book of Mer.” 
Black Panther Issue 1 Cover and the
black and whites are Black Panther
Excerpts from “For the People”
written by Yona Harvey.
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