US-based author, Bolaji Ajayi, move to shake up film industry

Writer, Bolaji Ajayi, real name Denise Ajayi Williams, is a United States based Nigerian writer and legendary entrepreneur with a business empire including publishing, animation, philanthropy and venture capitalism.

Bolaji Ajayi republished her books after nearly two years of being sold out worldwide.

Ajayi’s Akiti the Hunter series, is a story about a hero who has to continue defending his title with his homeland to gain respect and keep his power. Akiti the Hunter teaches readers about the strength of the mind versus the ability to fight off any approaching enemy with trickery and violence.

According to the author, parents and teachers worldwide can use the Akiti the Hunter children’s book series as an opportunity to freely discuss culture and diversity and the importance of celebrating them.

Kids were finally happy to take home a superhero representing members of their families. The superhero Akiti the Hunter became a staple in many American homes in 2014. Ajayi republished her books in February 2022 and they are now available everywhere, including online sites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, AbeBooks, Thriftbooks, Waterstones, Books-a-Million, Blackwells, Book Depository, and Wordery.

Bolaji Ajayi children’s comic series celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of diverse cultures and characteristics, traits, rituals, and tribal significance, all observable through Akiti the Hunter Children’s Book series.

The Author has cooked up some exciting storylines that connect Children from every background to the natural history of the West African heritage in the American culture. Bolaji Ajayi has her eyes set on the European, Asian and Pan-African markets as her next entry point.

Ajayi, who also launched Bolaji Animation Production Studio (BAPS), said fresh startup uses tech to enable storytellers and creators in the animation and publishing industry.

“Bolaji Animation Productions Studios Inc. (BAPS) has talented animators, writers, and artists from acclaimed animation movies and TV shows that have captured our imaginations over the last two decades. These artists are now leveraging their talents to diversify animations to address inclusivity matters for communities throughout the United States to bring people closer using entertainment and the art of storytelling.

“BAPS will create original animations series and animated motion picture movies for distribution in theatres and entertainment streaming platforms. We are using Computer Graphic Interface, 2 Dimension, and 3 Dimension animations in our storytelling process, producing original content that creates a real human connection with the world of fantasy and television magic. Our goal is to give young authors and storytellers a place to go, to bring their literary work into animation reality,” she said.