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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Okay, but how did two Nigerian brothers convince Image Comics to publish an Africanfuturist sci-fi epic? (Also, you can pick up New Masters at www.cokercoop.com/new-masters) #comics

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The Art of Crocodile Dance Art Book: Maguzawa, where protagonist Roukia was born, is nestled in the city of Dala in the Hausa Kingdom. Young Roukia learns a ritual healing dance from her mother. Art: Godwin Akpan | Direction: @shofcoker.bsky.social, Harrison Yinfaowei #crocodiledance #conceptart

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

1/2 - Ase! Work continues on Crocodile Dance with these beautiful graphic design elements and stamps designed by the amazing Osaze Amadasun with art direction by @shofcoker.bsky.social. These elements are inspired by 70s and 80s Nigerian graphic design. #africananimation #crocodiledance #conceptart

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The trade is the format Bronze Faces was made for. Alex, Lee and Hass' gorgeous artwork stuns. Pick it up if you can, and enjoy the heist!

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Shof @shofcoker.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

One of the most fun comics I've illustrated and written with @shobocoker.bsky.social. Heavy Metal 🤘🏾

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Tomorrow, (31st) our short story, "Hot Ground" is being released in the North American edition of @heavymetalofficial.bsky.social's, "Paradise Lost."🤘🏾Here are a few images of BTS for the book. It was released a couple of years ago in French, now we English luddites get to enjoy it 😚

A panel from the opening page of "Hot Ground" featuring a mountain exploding with cosmic energy.

A breakdown of panels showing behind the scenes work on Hot Ground.

Character designs for the character of Ogun.

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Shof @shofcoker.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Crocodile Dance (Nadia and myself) had an amazing time in Egypt! 🌟

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The issue features lots about our film, an interview with @shofcoker.bsky.social, a foreword from Adja Soro, a note from Anthony Silverston of Triggerfish Animation Studios, and other dynamic industry creatives.

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Exactly four years ago Shof and I released our africanfuturist epic, New Masters, published by @imagecomics.com. 190 Pages of afro-scifi cool on sale for under $13! a.co/d/eafv3xE

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Final call for Crocodile Dance late pledges! Grab your: Physical Novella | Artbook | Producer Credit The water's rising, but you can still jump in! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

1 HOUR LEFT! Crocodile Dance is part of the future of storytelling you want to see.: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks African stories. World-class craft. Unique and unfiltered.

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

2 HOURS LEFT!: An Art Book. Novella. Original Illustrations & More if you back Crocodile Dance on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #artbook #africanart #visdev #conceptart

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

3 HOURS LEFT!: Every frame of our Africanfuturist animated film is rooted in real Nigerian Locations, textures, patterns and designs. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Pledge Now to be part of the Crocodile Dance story!

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

5 HOUR LEFT!: The first major crowdfunded Africanfuturist animated thriller. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Rewards include an Art Book, Digital Novella, OST and More! #kickstarter #FridayVibes #africananimation

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Shof @shofcoker.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The Mami Wata does deserve an origin story in cinema. And we're going to make it!

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

9 HOURS LEFT to back our African Animated Thriller on @kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks We're so close to our BIG STRETCH GOAL! Repost/Retweet to appease the Mami Wata! #animatedfilm #indiefilm #kickstarter

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

FINAL 48 HOURS of Crocodile Dance on @kickstarter.com! Our Africanfuturist animated thriller! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Roukia, a cursed musician confronts the Mami Wata, a feared West African water goddess. OST, Digital short film, & Art books available! #crocodiledance #animation #projectswelove

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Only 5 more days left to pledge! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Crocodile Dance is a 2D/3D African animated thriller about a cursed musician who must confront a water goddess (Mami Wata) to reclaim her power. #Kickstarter #animatedfilm #crocodiledance #afrofuturism #africanfuturism #africananimation

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We're 100% FUNDED! bit.ly/croc-dance-k... Our whole team is in awe. The support to realize this bold vision in animation is a beautiful thing. The story of Roukia and the Mami Wata will be real! #crocodiledance #africananimation #mamiwata

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Peter Ramsey @pramsey342.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

CROCODILE DANCE is a short created by Shof Coker, one of the most talented folks I know in the world of animation. Please consider supporting this Kickstarter if you care about truly great independent animation!! #animation www.kickstarter.com/projects/cok...

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Crocodile Dance - An Africanfuturist Animated Film

An indie animated thriller where a musician reclaims her voice to face the Mami Wata, a monster goddess threatening her family.

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

5 DAYS LEFT. The Final Sprint. All-or-nothing. Help us bring the Mami Wata origin story to life! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #CrocodileDance #Kickstarter #africananimation #indieanimation

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

6 DAYS LEFT! - Time's Running out to support African Animation on Kickstarter! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks Here are some cool process shots from the Crocodile Dance trailer. #indieanimation #africananimation

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Shof @shofcoker.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Artwork from the Crocodile Dance film. These were a collaboration between Yinfaowei Harrison and I. We had tons of fun on these!✨

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Here's a Sneak peek at a few tracks from the Crocodile Dance OST. Back the film on #kickstarter: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #FilmMusic #soundtrack #ost #africanfuturism

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTf1... The good folks at the Painted in Color podcast interviewed @shofcoker.bsky.social about Crocodile Dance!

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In many Western tales, you're taught to slay your monsters. In ours, you dance with them. You heal them. Our film is in its final days on Kickstarter: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #Kickstarter #animatedfilm #crocodiledance

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

This is how we brought a West African griot to life in Blender. Modeling. Rigging. Animation. This is Roukia. Follow her story on Kickstarter: bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #crocodiledance #b3d #blender3D #characterrigging #animation

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Shobo @shobocoker.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The weekend was legitimately rough. We had a backer pledge $10K... and then cancel within 24 hours. *Pretty sure it was a troll*. That said, the community response has been incredible. We're almost back to our pre-troll total!

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

We're bringing the legendary African goddess Mami Wata to life on film. Here's one of our @kickstarter.com backer rewards. Get yours at bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #artbook #conceptart #africanartist #projectwelove #kickstarter

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

A BIG @kickstarter.com pledge cancelled. We dropped 14% overnight. It happens. If this story matters to you: RT, share, tell someone. bit.ly/croc-dance-ks The Mami Wata doesn't go down that easy. We're going to make this film! #projectwelove #kickstarter #indiefilm #defiant

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Quick BTS breakdown of the Crocodile Dance teaser. Back us on Kickstarter and help bring the Mami Wata to life. 🐊 bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #kickstarter #BehindTheScenes #IndieAnimation #afrofuturism #blender3d #b3d

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Who was Roukia before Itesi? The Illustrated Novella traces her mysterious origins, from the deserts of the North to the coastal town where everything changes. Back Crocodile Dance and get your copy! 🐊 bit.ly/croc-dance-ks #Kickstarter #Animation #Afrofuturism #ArtBook #IndieAnimation

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Crocodile Dance is a 2D/3D Animated Thriller about a Nigerian musician who must confront the curse of a Mami Wata to save her family. Support us on @Kickstarter today! bit.ly/croc-dance-ks

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Looking to expand your Afrobeat & Afrofunk library? Shof's got your covered. Follow us on #kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/cok... #africanmusic #naijamusic #obongjayar #ladydonli #Afrobeats #afrofunk

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Our 2D/3D animated thriller, Crocodile Dance Launches 11.11.25 on @kickstarter.com! Follow us at kickstarter.com/projects/cok... #IndieAnimation #africanfolklore #africanmythology

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Meet Mami Wata! The feared and revered water goddess of West Africa, and one of the stars of Crocodile Dance! Follow our film on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cok... #crocodiledancefilm #mamiwata #folklore #mythology

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Coker Co-Op @cokercoop.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Let's reintroduce ourselves✨ We're the creative partnership of Nigerian director, Shof Coker and writer, Shobo Coker We develop projects that showcase rich African narratives and expand representations of its diaspora Often, we collaborate with folks who share our passions and elevate our ideas

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The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast! @twoheadednerd.com · 07/02/2025

It's THN 768! A New Comics Review Show featuring Silverhawks, Batman, The Seasons, Bronze Faces & MORE! twoheadednerd.com/2025/02/06/s... @remender.bsky.social @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social @shobocoker.bsky.social @shofcoker.bsky.social @edbrisson.bsky.social @georgekambadais.bsky.social #comics

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Shof @shofcoker.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Bronze Faces arrives in stores next Wednesday (Feb 5th)! Here's a variant cover I illustrated for the release. #comics #graphicnovel #cokercoop #nigeriancomics #boom #beninbronzes #heist #illustration #britishmuseum

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BOOM! Studios @boom-studios.com · 10/01/2025

Acclaimed authors @shobocoker.bsky.social and @shofcoker.bsky.social channel their Nigerian roots for the ultimate high-stakes heist! Here’s your first look at 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 #1, an exhilarating odyssey through mythology, history, and the haunting truths of colonialism: boomstud.io/BronzeFaces1FL

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Shof @shofcoker.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

#bronzefaces A cover I illustrated for the upcoming graphic novel Bronze Faces by myself and @shobocoker.bsky.social

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Shobo @shobocoker.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

BRONZE FACES with @boom-studios.com is the next comic from Shof and me. Three childhood friends (Sango, Timi, and Gbonka) attempt a series of global heists to steal back the Benin Bronzes. On pencils is Eisner and Harvey Award-winning artist Alex Tefengki. This one's a little special ;)

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"Part heist, part homecoming, and part myth": 2025 comic Bronze Faces to steal Nigeria's cultural artifacts back from the British Museum

The Nigerian duo Shobo and Shof are planning an art heist for their country's cultural artifacts in comic form with Bronze Faces.

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