Ai Zone Studio · Legacy Publishing
Every generation knows a little less. We stop that. We turn African diaspora family stories into beautifully published books — before the window closes.
The stakes
The elder in your family who carries this history — the migration story, the war survival, the name of the village, the prayers that held the family together — is not going to live forever. And when they go, the stories go with them. Unless someone writes them down first.
This is not a new problem. Every family in the African diaspora knows it. What is new is that there is now a clear, structured way to do something about it — and a publisher who understands exactly what these stories need.
"I thought we had more time. My mother passed in February, and the interviews we kept saying we would do never happened. I wish someone had told me to start sooner."
— A client, six months after beginning her mother's posthumous memoirThe window is not closed. But it is not as wide as it feels. If your elder is in their 70s, 80s, or older — the best day to begin was five years ago. The second best day is this week.
What we create together
A family legacy book has chapters, a cover with your family name on it, and a narrative arc — a story with scenes and voices, not a list of dates and facts. It opens with where your family comes from and closes with a message to the generations that have not been born yet.
It is available in print on demand through major distributors, so your grandchildren can order a copy decades from now. And it exists as a digital archive your family can access anywhere in the world.
We collect the story
Through a structured questionnaire, recorded interview sessions, and guided memory prompts tailored to the African diaspora experience, we draw out the details no one ever thought to ask about — the names, the places, the moments that shaped everything.
We shape it into a manuscript
A real narrative — not a timeline, not a bullet list. A story written in the family's own voice, with the scenes and humanity intact. We handle the writing, editing, and structure. Your job is to show up and remember.
We design and publish it
Cover design, interior layout, photo integration, KDP and EPUB3 distribution setup. The book becomes a real, purchasable object in the world — with printed copies in your hands and a digital version your family can share across continents.
The next generation inherits something real
Not a folder of fading photos. Not a vague feeling that something important happened before they were born. A book. Their book. With their family's name on the cover and their history inside.
Three ways to begin
Whether you want to start this weekend with a guided kit, or hand the entire project to us, there is a path designed for your situation.
Self-guided
Legacy in a Box
$27 – $47
Everything a family needs to collect and organize their stories on their own. Start this weekend.
Guided service
The Family Story Starter
$497 – $797
We guide you through every step and handle the publishing. You provide the story and the memories.
Full service
The Living Archive
$1,500 – $2,500+
We handle everything — interviews, manuscript, design, distribution. Especially suited for families with an elder in their 80s or older.
Not sure which path is right? The discovery questionnaire takes 8 minutes and gives you a clear answer.
Common questions
This is the most common thing we hear, and it rarely stays an obstacle. We use gentle, conversational prompts designed specifically for elders who say "that was a long time ago" or "there is nothing special about my life." Most open up within the first session. The prompts begin with the ordinary — food, daily routines, what their neighborhood looked like — and the deeper stories follow naturally.
We handle sensitive history with care. Many of the most powerful legacy books in our portfolio include hardship — Biafra, displacement, economic migration under duress, grief. The point is not to sanitize the story but to honor it truthfully, and to give it the dignity of a well-told narrative rather than leaving it to fade unacknowledged.
Yes. Every part of our process works remotely — interviews, collaboration, approvals, and delivery. We have worked with families spread across Nigeria, the UK, the United States, Canada, and beyond. The book ends up in everyone's hands regardless of where they live.
A posthumous memoir is still very much possible. We work from whatever exists — letters, documents, photographs, audio recordings, and interviews with family members who knew them. Many families say this is the most healing project they have ever done together. The process of gathering and shaping the story becomes a form of collective mourning and celebration at the same time.
For the Family Story Starter, expect 8 to 12 weeks from intake to your first printed proof. The Living Archive typically runs 3 to 5 months depending on interview scheduling and manuscript depth. If you have a family reunion, milestone birthday, or other deadline, tell us in the questionnaire and we will plan around it.
Yes. Through KDP and our distribution partners, your family's book is available for anyone to order in print or download as an ebook — indefinitely. Your grandchildren's grandchildren will be able to find it. That is the point.
I am a Bible teacher, a published author of over 30 books, and the founder of Ai Zone Studio. I have spent more than three decades in para-ministry, helping people tell the stories that matter most. I understand the African diaspora experience from the inside — the weight of distance, the fear of forgetting, and the particular grief of realizing too late that someone's story is gone.
This work is personal. And it is the most important publishing work I do.
Fill out the free discovery questionnaire. It takes about eight minutes. By the end, you will know exactly which path is right for your family — and you will have a much clearer sense of what is at stake if you wait.
Take the discovery questionnaire — freeNo commitment. No sales pressure. Just clarity on your family's next step.