VUMBI

A publishing house for stories rooted in African imagination.
VUMBI creates picture books, illustrated worlds and cultural stories for children, families and curious readers everywhere.
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A child and an adult on the floor drawing and colouring
A child and an adult on the floor drawing and colouring
Children smilig and ready for a good story play or activity
Children smilig and ready for a good story play or activity
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illustration of large talking bird and two children a small bird on a desk
A man is sitting on a couch holding a book titled 'A Storytelling Workbook for Beginners.' The book cover features a design with concentric circles and the words 'People,' 'Problem,' 'Purpose,' and 'Platform' with a heart at the center. The man is wearing a light blue sweater and smiling at the camera. The couch has a yellow cushion and is in a room with a minimalist style.
A man is sitting on a couch holding a book titled 'A Storytelling Workbook for Beginners.' The book cover features a design with concentric circles and the words 'People,' 'Problem,' 'Purpose,' and 'Platform' with a heart at the center. The man is wearing a light blue sweater and smiling at the camera. The couch has a yellow cushion and is in a room with a minimalist style.
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Welcome to Vumbi's Creative Cosmos

We publish books and illustrated projects that celebrate African landscapes, patterns, language, memory and everyday magic.

Our work begins with children’s books but grows toward a wider world of storytelling: picture books, colouring books, visual essays, educational resources and cultural publishing.

Vumbi stories to spark curiosity adventure and imagination
Vumbi stories to spark curiosity adventure and imagination
Stories. Colour. Culture. Wonder.
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Maasai Check: A Mama Juju Story

A joyful picture book inspired by East African landscapes, colour and childhood curiosity.

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Available in paperback via Amazon.

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MEET MAMA JUJU

Mama Juju is the heart of VUMBI’s first story world: warm, curious, observant and full of colour.

Through her, children enter a world of pattern, landscape, friendship, questions and belonging.

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Coming Next

From One Book to a Growing Catalogue

Coming soon from VUMBI:

  • Mama Juju colouring pages

  • New Mama Juju stories

  • Colour and pattern activity books

  • Essays and reflections from WEAVE

  • Educational resources for families and schools

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Thoughts on books, childhood, design, African visual culture and the making of a small independent publishing house.

VUMBI

Stories rooted in African imagination.

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An independent publishing house creating illustrated books, stories and cultural projects inspired by African imagination.

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