Welcome to Oba Kunta Octopus, a progressive independent publisher proudly based in the United States. As an Afro-modernist publishing company, we champion bold voices and narratives that transcend borders. Our mission is to amplify a new generation of authors and document untold African stories—fiction and nonfiction that reflect a contemporary Africa, the experiences of African Americans, and immigrant perspectives. We focus on culturally vibrant, politically engaged, and intergenerational storytelling from across the continent and its global diaspora, featuring literary, commercial, poetic or experimental works that break convention. We don’t just publish books—we craft new experiences for readers who crave substance, soul, and story.

New and Forthcoming Fiction

The New Girl In Mombasa

Indie Publishers

For independent authors and publishers, I provide budget-friendly book design and production services that meet the highest publishing standards — without the long wait. From beautiful covers to clean, market-ready interiors, you get fast turnaround and personalized attention.

• Print & eBook formatting

• Custom covers

• Quick delivery timelines

Benefits:

• Budget-friendly design without compromising quality

• Quick turnaround for tight publishing timelines

• Formats for both print and eBook

• Collaborative and genre-aware process

• Covers that stand out on shelves and screens

Creative Services Tailored for Industry Professionals

As a writer and senior designer for indie authors, publishers and agents, I understand both the soul of a book and the power of visual presentation. I design with the reader in mind—crafting covers, layouts, and marketing assets that reflect the heart of your story and speak directly to your audience. Whether you're an indie publisher, a literary agent preparing a pitch, or a publishing house managing a series, I offer purposeful, high-quality design services tailored to your publishing goals.

Literary Agents

Pitch-perfect visuals for powerful proposals. Proposal-level design + mockups.

For literary agents, I basically make your submissions stand out. I help agents elevate manuscripts with professional design mockups, branded pitch decks, and author presentation materials that speak the language of publishing houses.

• Proposal-ready design mockups

• Author branding & cover concepts

• Visual pitch materials

Benefits:

• Professional mockups to boost submissions

• Helps editors visualize the final product

• Strong visual appeal for pitching

• Fast, reliable turnaround

• Designed by a fellow storyteller

Publishing Houses

For publishers, outsourcing my book design services with confidence and partnering with me means more than just outsourcing—it means gaining a reliable creative ally who understands publishing inside and out. I offer professional, white-label book design services tailored to your needs, whether you're launching a single title or managing an entire series. My flexible pricing models work with your budget, while my design process ensures consistency, quality, and speed.

• Series branding

• Bulk discounts

• Trusted freelance design partner

Benefits

• Consistent design across series and titles

• Cost-effective bulk packages

• Flexible and publisher-friendly delivery

• Seamless integration with your workflow

• Trusted, experienced design partner

Choose the service that’s right for you

For Publishers & Agents

Affordable. Fast. Professional.

Reliable design support at scale.