Josef Yohannes
Josef Yohannes | |||
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| Born | Josef Tzegai Yohannes December 30, 1980 Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| Occupation | Comics creator | ||
| Language | Norwegian language | ||
| Citizenship | Norway | ||
| Alma mater | University of Oslo | ||
| Notable works | The Urban Legend (comics | ||
Josef Tzegai Yohannes (born December 30, 1980 in Copenhagen) is a comic book author and artist. He is the author of The Urban Legend (comics).
Biography
Josef Yohannes, an ethnic Eritreans, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark as a twin in 1980. When he was nine years old, he and his family moved to Oslo and Norway.[1][2]
As he got older, he decided to study human rights and social sciences.
While studying at the University of Oslo, Yohannes was chosen to participate in a UN conference for students. The conference was sponsored by Harvard University. He participated for three years in a row (The Hague in the Netherlands, Taipei in Taiwan and New York City in the United States).
Yohannes is also working on a documentary about Malcolm X and is writing his first book, which will be published in 2017.
"The Urban Legend"
While visiting several countries in Africa such as Botswana and South Africa in 2010, Yohannes got the idea for a new cartoon hero called "The Urban Legend". He wanted to create a role model.[3] "The Urban Legend" would become the first global dark superhero to inspire children around the world, especially Africa.
The superhero's name is Malcolm Tzegai Madiba, named after Malcolm X, Yohannes' father Tzegai and Nelson Mandela (Madiba is Mandela's African name).
"The Urban Legend" is available in eight different languages. Yohannes started a non-profit organization in 2014 and created a special children's version of "The Urban Legend" with a focus on school, education, discrimination and bullying. Another special edition focuses on Ebola, where The Urban Legend teaches children about the deadly disease, and how they can protect themselves, with a message not to stigmatize orphaned children because of the disease.[4]
Other Work
Yohannes has spoken on issues such as gang violence, racism, and the need for positive role models for at-risk youth.[5] He collaborated with the Malala Fund to advocate for girls' education in support of the 2015 documentary He Named Me Malala. As part of this collaboration, The Urban Legend released a one-page comic strip featuring Malala Yousafzai.[6][7]
In February 2018, he opened a screening of the Black Panther (film) at the US Embassy in Oslo by speaking about the importance of representation and diversity in the film industry.[8][9]
References
- ↑ AS, TV 2 (2014-09-28). "Norsk superhelt gjør suksess internasjonalt". TV 2 (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ "Amerikansk storavis satser på norsk superhelt". www.vg.no (in norsk bokmål). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Bryne, Snorre (2012-01-28). "Her er Norges første superhelt". dagbladet.no (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Rusdal, Av Espen Hågensen. "Superhelt i Oslo - spurte B-gjengen om lov". Dagsavisen (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Brage, Ørjan (2019-04-17). "Groruddalstinget om kampen mot gangster-rekruttering: Ingen klarer jobben alene". Groruddalen (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Rusdal, Av Espen H. "Norsk superhelt hjelper Malala". Dagsavisen (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Rusdal, Av Espen H. "Norsk superhelt hjelper Malala". Dagsavisen (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ "Embassy hosts screening of Black Panther in recognition of Black History Month". U.S. Embassy in Norway. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ↑ Apneseth, Sindre Veum (2021-01-25). "Urban Legend-skaperen lanserer tegneserie til minne om Benjamin Hermansen". Groruddalen (in norsk). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
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