Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo

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Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo is a Black Canadian cartoonist, public speaker, and creator of Seymour & Clops and The Longest Night. His work has been featured on CTV National News, CBC Radio Canada, The Space Channel and Rogers Television.He is known for his Afrofuturist storytelling, which blends science, magic, mystery, monsters, and, at times, comedy into unforgettable narratives that spark the imagination.

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Bio

Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo (pronounced "NIGH-YOO-SEE MAH-WAH-ZO") is a Toronto-based author, illustrator, and creator of the Afrofuturist graphic novel series The Longest Night, which follows a group of unlikely heroes who must band together to reclaim their world from a ruthless invading alien armada.He is also the cartoonist behind Seymour & Clops, a comedic Afrosurrealist comic strip about the zany adventures of a shy child genius and his best friend—a talking, one-eyed blue cat with terrible manners.His work blends science, magic, mystery, monsters, and, at times, comedy into unforgettable narratives that spark the imagination.Born and raised in Toronto (GTA), Canada, Kelvin uses the skills he acquired as a photographer, front-end web developer, and college instructor to digitally illustrate his books and teach others to do the same through his workshops.He has been featured on CBC Radio, CTV National News, and Rogers Television. He delivered the keynote address at the Cosmic Northside – Afrofuturistic Canadian Arts Conference at the National Gallery of Canada.Kelvin has also given talks and led workshops for The Children's Aid Society (One Vision One Voice), the Durham Black Educators Network, the Durham District School Board, the Eastview Boys and Girls Club, 100 Strong, the York Region District School Board, Strides Toronto, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Guelph Black Heritage Foundation, Shopify Canada, and the Blackhurst Cultural Centre.He is a self-proclaimed nerd and lover of almost all things sci-fi, lo-fi instrumental hip hop, funk, soul, and house music, post-apocalyptic zombie movies, cheesy B-movies, and retro gaming.

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Press & Appearances

True North Country Comics Podcast

The Space Channel (Black Speculative Arts Movement)

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CTV News Feature (Black Sun Comics)

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Inside Durham (Interview with Anna Huk)

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Rogers TV (Interview with Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo)

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Shopify Canada (Panel Discussion Clip)

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My books

Seymour & Clops

Get ready for wild adventures with Seymour, a shy child-genius, and his best friend Clops—a hilarious, one-eyed blue cat with a bad attitude.Together, they stumble into zany adventures, wacky inventions, and out-of-this-world fun!

The Longest Night - Book 001

Unaware that he is the last survivor of his battalion, Yero fights to defend his homeland against the savage attacks of a mysterious invading army.Filled with intense action, beautiful illustrations, and thought-provoking ideas, Black Sun explores the consequences of the age old warning, “Be careful what you wish for because it just may come true.”DetailsAuthor/Illustrator: Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo
Genre: Afrofuturism, Scifi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Language: English
Pages: 72
Recommended for: Ages 9+ (Some non-graphic violence)NOTE: This book collects "The Longest Night" Book 01 & Book 02 of the original printing.

The Longest Night - Book 002

Set in the fantasy realm of Alkebulan, the Gambah are an elite class of warriors who are sworn to protect the Samah Empire. Yero is their newest member.Highly-skilled with but with an attitude bordering on arrogance, Yero struggles to accept the mundane tasks that have been assigned to him. Instead, he longs for the thrill of battle, and the glory that he believes comes along with it.Ironically, his wishes come true when a bloodthirsty, alien horde suddenly attacks. Yero believes he can hold his own against the insurmountable odds that confront him but will this battle for survival prove to be too much?DetailsAuthor/Illustrator: Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo & Tuggstar
Genre: Afrofuturism, Scifi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Language: English
Pages: 84
Recommended for: Ages 9+ (Some non-graphic violence)NOTE: This book collects "The Longest Night" Book 03, Book 04 & Book 05 of the original printing.

The Longest Night - Book 003

In the thrilling conclusion of " The Longest Night" , Yero and his team find themselves facing insurmountable odds.Cornered in the lower levels of the Citadel of N'kari by the invading horde, they are left with no way out.Desperate measures must be taken—but will the cost be too high?DetailsAuthor/Illustrator: Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo & Tuggstar
Genre: Afrofuturism, Scifi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Language: English
Pages: 88
Recommended for: Ages 9+ (Some non-graphic violence)NOTE: This book collects "The Longest Night" Book 06 & Book 07 of the original printing.

Cosmic Underground Northside: An Incantation of Black Canadian Speculative Discourse And Innerstandings

Cosmic Underground Northside operates as a seminal collection consisting of works from cross-generations and pan-national Black creatives and cultural producers from Canada.This generous book offers a glimpse of different innerstandings, a profound comprehension or conviction within one’s spirit or soul. We consider the following: what does Afrofuturism look like from a Canadian perspective? What are the unique elements of artistic expression in Black Canadian art?

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Bring the exciting world of comics into your classroom with engaging author visits focused on comic creation, storytelling, and visual art.Through interactive presentations and hands-on activities, students will learn how ideas become comics while exploring character design, worldbuilding, writing, and illustration in a fun and inspiring way that encourages creativity, literacy, and self-expression.

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