🎙️ Hello, Afro Mythos family! It's Solomon and Adwoa here :) and we're thrilled to bring another captivating episode of our podcast. This week, we're joined by a remarkably talented guest, Abubakar Salim—an actor, voice artist, and game developer renowned for his role as Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins and his work in shows like Jamestown and Raised By Wolves.

🌟 In today's episode, Abu shares his journey as the Creative Director of Surgent Studios and introduces us to his latest project, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, a game inspired by Bantu mythology. This game not only showcases African folklore but also weaves a personal story of loss and healing.

🎮 Abu delves into the creation of Tales of Kenzera, explaining how his Kenyan heritage and a profound connection to his roots influenced the game’s narrative and characters. As storytellers dedicated to African mythology, we find a kindred spirit in Abu, who uses his unique platform to highlight and celebrate African cultures.

🤔 We also explore how his exposure to mythology has shaped his creative vision, and Abu shares insights into his research process, including fascinating myths that inspired aspects of the game.

📣 This episode is not just an exploration of a game but a deeper dive into how personal and cultural narratives can be intertwined to tell powerful stories in new mediums.

💬 We wrap up with a discussion on the potential of Tales of Kenzera to influence perceptions of African culture and the significant takeaways Abu hopes players will gain from the game.

🖌️ Stay tuned as we announce a special live session where we will create a painting inspired by the mythology surrounding this wonderful game, with Abu sharing more amazing folktales.

🔗 Pre-order Tales of Kenzera: ZAU now, and don't forget to follow Abu on Instagram @abzysalim and @surgentstudios for more updates!

https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/tales-of-kenzera/zau

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