Guardians of authentic African stories since our founding.
“Born in 2020 from the desire to create captivating stories with heroes drawn from African culture, Ultimes Griots aims to fill the glaring lack of representation and give African children role models who look like them.”
“Awaken the Hero in every African”
Observation
We asked several children a simple question: “Name 3 African superheroes you would like to be like.” It was clear they could not. Instead, they named a dozen heroes from elsewhere without a second thought: Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman…
Mission
This urgent need, combined with the desire to share Africa differently, led us to join forces with talented illustrators and a team of dynamic young people to found Ultimes Griots: to offer African children positive and authentic representations that nourish their pride and strengthen their identity.
Inspiration
Since 2020, we have drawn on the infinite richness of our traditions, legends and values to create contemporary heroes rooted in African authenticity. Our creations turn heritage into modern adventures that inspire and educate.
Passionate people who bring African stories to life.
An engineer by training with a passion for African culture, Arnaud founded Ultimes Griots with the vision of creating authentic African heroes for the children of the continent.
In charge of product strategy and content creation, Camilla makes sure every creation lives up to our mission of authentic representation.
Trained at INSAAC, Ephrem combines his mastery of illustration with his project management skills to orchestrate our visual creations.
Responsible for designing and developing our flagship collection 54 Tales of Africa, ensuring the authenticity of every tale.
A talented artist who brings our African stories to life visually through captivating and authentic illustrations.
Oversees the artistic vision of our creations and ensures the visual consistency of all our cultural productions.
Help us preserve and share Africa’s cultural treasures. Together, let’s build a bridge between ancestral traditions and the modern world.