Kililana song

In this two-issue graphic novel from Futuropolis, Benjamin Flao both writes and illustrates a lyrical journey through the Swahili coast, capturing the rhythms of East African life and the sea. First published in 2012–2013, Kililana Song is a vivid, immersive travelogue that blends reportage with fiction, showcasing Flao’s distinctive watercolor style and his deep curiosity about the people and landscapes of the Indian Ocean. It stands as a quiet, evocative work that celebrates the region’s culture and the art of visual storytelling.