Portrait of Kazaba Nyoka Wata — African comic character

Kazaba Nyoka Wata

Full Title: Her Highness Princess Kazaba Nyoka Wata of Kongo Atlantika, First Daughter of the Abyssal Flame, Siren of the Sacred Gold, and Temptress of the Deep Throne

Species: Human–Mami Wata Hybrid (High Mermaid)
Lineage: Daughter of Zattar Afonso I and Kabibi Mami Wata Medusa | Older sister of Dawidi | Niece of Kimoya | Granddaughter of Queen Nzinga | Cousin of Zaiire
Affiliation: House of Kongo | Abyssal Kingdom Beneath the Flame | Hidden Circle of Dandara
First apparence: Zaiire: The Prince of Kongo and The Sacred Flame of the Forgotten Kings and Queens That Crowned the Afrikan Excellence (Chapter II)
Created by: Isolele

Character Overview

Kazaba Nyoka Wata is the golden serpent of the abyss dazzling, dangerous, cold, and commanding. Born of the abyssal queen Kabibi and the tyrant-general Zattar, Kazaba never needed to be taught how to rule. She was born expecting to be obeyed. Her brother Dawidi is the only soul she loves without question. Everyone else servants, soldiers, and even her cousin Zaiire she sees as beneath her, especially Zaiire, whose light threatens her shadow.

Super powers & Abilities

  • High Mermaid Transformation (Royal Mami Wata): Transforms into a divine mermaid with golden scales, obsidian fins, and radiant aquatic energy. Her voice can hypnotize, paralyze, or destroy. Her tail strikes like a tidal blade, shattering ships and coral castles. She glows underwater, commanding deep-sea spirits and creatures. She manipulates liquid gold, turning it into flowing weapons or drowning wealth.
  • Golden Curse Magic: Transforms matter into cursed gold statues that cry, masks that trap souls, or ornaments that slowly drain life.
  • Mirror Mist Illusion: Summons enchanted sea-mist that confuses enemies, bends perception, and turns reflections into nightmares.
  • Abyssal Telepathy: Speaks to ocean beasts, sunken ancestors, and sea-bound demons across distances.
  • Siren’s Seduction: Projects herself through water reflections or dreams to lure, warn, or torment.

Weaknesses

  • Pride-Driven Cruelty: Her arrogance clouds judgment and leaves her vulnerable to humility and rebellion.
  • Obsession with Power and Gold: Her addiction to conquest and wealth leads to betrayal and ignoring spiritual consequences.
  • Secret Love for Elikya: Her hidden affection could be exploited, especially by those close to Zaiire.
  • Rage Toward Zaiire: Her hatred makes her unpredictable and overly aggressive in conflicts requiring finesse.
  • Overuse of Gold Curse: Excessive use slowly petrifies her heart and blood to gold as divine punishment.

Symbolism

Kazaba Nyoka Wata is the personification of beauty weaponized, royalty without mercy, and gold without guilt.