Tokoloshe Hunters, a new manga rooted in Southern African folklore, has captured global attention with a highly successful Kickstarter campaign: raising over US$39,000 from 724 backers, after achieving full funding in just 12 hours and securing nine out of ten stretch goals. The campaign continues with late pledges available for those who missed the original window.

Tokoloshe Hunters intro: Kickstarter


Authentic Storytelling by African Creators


The manga is created, written and illustrated by Bill Masuku, with color work from Toyin Ajetunmobi, and published by Etan Comics, a Black-owned Pan-African storytelling company committed to authentic cultural representation. The Tokoloshe Hunters team emphasizes that the entire production: from concept to final art; is 100% human-made, with no AI used at any stage.

Example panel from Tokoloshe Hunters

Tokoloshe Hunters panel: Kickstarter

A Publisher Focused on African Heritage


Etan Comics has positioned itself as a key player in African graphic storytelling. The company’s mission is to bring African narratives to life through comics and graphic novels, grounded in folklore, history and cultural memory. Their work is driven by the belief that representation matters; that readers deserve stories in which they can see themselves and their heritage reflected.

Etan Comics cover image

Etan Comics Cover: etancomics.com

For Fans of Dark Fantasy and Supernatural Thrillers


Tokoloshe Hunters taps into the global appetite for folklore-driven genre storytelling. Readers who appreciate Lovecraft Country, Stranger Things, Get Out and Sinners will find familiar energy in the book’s blend of eerie suspense, mythological monsters and character-driven action.

Timeline and Backer Rewards


The book is already fully completed. As soon as the campaign concludes, printing begins immediately. Every pledge tier includes access to:


Campaign Dates: Oct 7–31 (ending Halloween)
Digital Rewards: Nov–Dec 2025
Print & Production: Nov 2025–Jan 2026
Shipping to Backers: Jan–Feb 2026

Etan Comics’ previous titles have been featured in major global media outlets including BBC, Financial Times, Comics Beat and Ethiopian Broadcasting Television, with multiple nominations in the Best Graphic Novel category; signaling a larger shift in international attention toward African-driven narratives.

The Bigger Picture: A Rising Creative Movement


Tokoloshe Hunters reflects a broader momentum in African speculative fiction and graphic storytelling. Campaigns like this demonstrate that audiences are eager for fresh mythologies, original visual worlds and cultural perspectives that have long been overlooked by mainstream media.

For platforms like Kunze, which highlight African digital creativity, Tokoloshe Hunters stands as a case study in what happens when cultural authenticity meets global demand. It shows that African creators can compete in international markets and redefine them.