54 Tales of Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Special
The Côte d’Ivoire Special volume of the 54 Tales of Africa collection: one tale per ethnic group, classified by…
15,000 CFA ≈ €22.87
Our Creations
Cultural artifacts that carry the soul of Africa — illustrated books, comics, apps and a creative studio.
“What we bring back goes beyond mere stories — they are cultural artifacts that preserve our ancestors’ heritage for future generations.”
Chapter I
Oral Heritage reinvented
Africa’s storytelling treasures, collected with care. The largest modern collection of traditional African tales: 54 countries, from the dunes of the North to lush jungles — and now an entire volume devoted to Côte d'Ivoire, one tale per ethnic group. Also available in the Books & Comics collection.
54 Tales of Africa, Part One: An Illustrated Journey Through Africa
“54 Tales of Africa” offers a remarkable collection of stories covering the entire African continent, from the dunes…
10,500 CFA ≈ €16.01
54 Tales of Africa, Part Two: An Illustrated Journey Through 27 African Countries
“54 Tales of Africa” offers a remarkable collection of stories covering the entire African continent, from the dunes…
10,500 CFA ≈ €16.01
Chapter II
Our Heroes
Contemporary characters who carry Africa’s heritage: the first African fantasy comic saga, and present-day heroines every child can see themselves in.
Mariam Plays Ball
In Abidjan, Mariam dreams of becoming a football star. In her Gloglo neighborhood, nobody believes in it…
Original price was: 6,500 CFA.5,000 CFACurrent price is: 5,000 CFA. ≈ €7.62
Ultimes Griots Book 2: Dissongo
Book two of the Ultimes Griots series, a direct sequel to The Awakening of the Jeli. Imana keeps to himself what…
6,000 CFA ≈ €9.15
Ultimes Griots Book 1: The Awakening of the Jeli
Beneath the great palaver trees, where legends have been passed down for generations, Imana discovers a secret…
3,500 CFA ≈ €5.34
Chapter III
Ultimes Griots Digital
Innovation serving cultural heritage: a flagship app, games rooted in the cultures of Africa, an online academy and a podcast — to extend story time anywhere, anytime.
Mobile app
KUMA — African tales for children
Turn bedtime into a cultural journey: every evening, your children discover a new African country through an illustrated, narrated tale.
- 54 African countries represented
- Professional multilingual narration
- Interactive illustrations, offline mode
Educational platform
Académie des Héros (Academy of Heroes)
Interactive learning grounded in African values: youth leadership, creativity, critical thinking — through gamified missions.
Go to the Academy
Family podcast
54 Tales — Audio Tales
The first African folktale podcast for the whole family: 3- to 7-minute episodes, carried by actors’ voices and authentic soundscapes. Free listening, right here on the site.
Listen to the audio tales
Défi Kilimandjaro
Word game · African culture · 4+Climb Africa’s peaks, word by word.
Swipe your finger to link the letters and form the hidden words. Behind every word lies a riddle: proverbs, puzzles, popular sayings. A climb from the continent’s smallest peak all the way to the roof of Africa.
- 52 peaks to conquer, ordered from the smallest peak up to Kilimanjaro
- Packs to explore — Ivorian culture, Abidjan, Nouchi, football
- Online 1v1 duels, in tournaments or against a friend via QR code
- Solo play offline, progress saved
- Balafon, kora and tam-tam composed especially for the game, with an illustrated griot storyteller
52 peaksDuels 1v1Daily challengeOffline soloFree
Gbaka Go!
Arcade · Streets of Abidjan · 9+Hop in, hop in, hop in! You know how it is.
Take the wheel of a real gbaka and become the coolest driver in Abidjan. A funny, fast-paced arcade game, 100% Ivorian vibes: woro-woro colors, the apprentice’s shouts, the city’s streets recreated with love.
- Pick up passengers in Adjamé, race to Yopougon, cross the bridges over the lagoon
- Trigger Wôyô mode for total euphoria
- Avoid traffic jams and dodge the potholes
- Fill the cash box before nightfall
Mode WôyôAbidjan neighborhoodsArcadeFree
Mamie Cuisine
Cooking game · Flavors of AfricaIn the kitchen with Mamie Adjoua!
Cook the dishes of the continent and treat the whole family, keeping up with the rhythm. From street garba to royal kedjenou, Ivorian cuisine drawn dish by dish — and a grandmother who lets nothing slide.
- 50 dishes to master — garba, alloco, attiéké, foutou, placali, kedjenou…
- Plenty of helping hands from Mamie — Secret Maggi, Atomic Chili, Mamie’s Ladle
- Plenty of zones to unlock and a cowrie shop
- A culinary heritage passed on through play
50 dishesIvorian cuisineBonuses & cowriesIn development
Coming soon on the App Store & Google Play
Want to try them before anyone else? Become a parent tester
Chapter IV
UG Studio — illustration as a language
An illustration studio based in Abidjan, specializing in the authentic representation of African diversity. A collaborative process — from storytelling to drawing — for culturally accurate illustrations, serving publishers, businesses and institutions.
Publishing & print
Illustrations for books, magazines and editorial content, with an African visual palette.
Corporate & institutions
Visual communication for businesses, NGOs and international organizations.
Visual storytelling
Authentic storytelling that respects Africa’s cultural diversity.
Everything is ready for story time
Illustrated books, comics and audio tales await you in the shop — shipped with care from Abidjan.
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