Afriwood Comics, an African comic book publisher is set to make the Nigerian entertainment industry experience yet another thrilling moment.
Urenna Amadi’s comic, ‘Shutter-Bird,’ which was published by Afriwood Comics, is set for official unveiling online on November 27 in Owerri, Imo State.
‘Shutter-Bird’ will make history as the first Nigerian superhero, live-action comic and fictional character, coming into movies, animations, television shows, plays, games, graphic novels, magazines and other digital platforms.
The heroic character’s tale is centred on the true life story of an art student, who, after being traumatised by the early death of her father, uses her technological skills to transform a photo camera into a sophisticated shutter lens, infused into her body suit, which helps her to gain flash freezing ability as well as super human aperture sensitivity, night vision, speed and strength to fight crimes and avenge the death of her father.
According to Amadi, this comic character which is based on the life of a young Nigerian female artist is designed to provide inspiration for minors, teenagers, youths and adults.
In her words, “The female character is a powerful and inspirational figure, which portrays and projects the feminine strength in Nigeria, Africa, and the world at large; this inspiration is not only for women and girls but for all genders.”