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| {{Short description|Nigerian comic book publisher}}
| | '''Afriwood Comics''' is a Nigerian-based [[comic book]] publishing company and a subsidiary of '''Afriwood Motion Pictures''', an African film production company founded in '''2015'''. The company is known for its focus on '''African superhero stories''', most notably the creation of '''Shutter-Bird''', Nigeria’s '''first live-action superhero'''. Their flagship publications include ''Urenna Amadi: The Extraordinary Shutter Bird'' and ''Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter Bird''. |
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| '''Afriwood Comics''' is a [[Nigerian]] based comic book publishing company, a property of Afriwood Motion pictures, an [[Africa]]n based film production company founded in 2015. They are the creators of the first Nigerian live-action superhero “[[Shutter-bird|Shutter-Bird]]” and publishers of comic books Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird" and “Urenna Amadi: The incredible Shutter Bird”.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Afriwood Comics Unveils First Nigerian Superhero Shutter-Bird – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/12/02/afriwood-comics-unveils-first-nigerian-superhero-shutter-bird/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Quingist |first=Adaku |date=2023-04-17 |title=Meet Urenna Amadi The First Nigerian Comic, Movie, Game Super Hero |url=https://quingist.com.ng/2023/04/meet-urenna-amadi-the-first-nigerian-comic-movie-game-super-hero/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Quingist Empire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Onikoyi |first=Ayo |date=2023-11-19 |title=Afriwood Comics berths with new Superhero "Shutter-Bird" |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/afriwood-comics-berths-with-new-superhero-shutter-bird/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Vanguard}}</ref> | |
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| == Company == | | == History == |
| Afriwood Comics, a subsidiary of Afriwood Motion Pictures Company is a premier African-based comic book publisher dedicated to creating diverse African comic stories for readers globally. They are aimed at promoting African heroes and stories in comic books through the art of storytelling.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ihesiulo |first=Grace |date=2024-08-16 |title=The Wait is Over: ‘Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter-Bird’ Digital and Hard Copy Release Dates Announced |url=https://dailytimesng.com/the-wait-is-over-urenna-amadi-the-incredible-shutter-bird-digital-and-hard-copy-release-dates-announced/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Daily Times}}</ref> | | Afriwood Comics was founded in '''2020''' by Nigerian filmmaker '''Urenna Amadi''' with the aim of '''promoting African heroes and storytelling through comic books'''. The company officially launched its first superhero character, '''Shutter-Bird''', on '''November 27, 2020''', in '''Owerri, Imo State'''. |
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| | In '''November 2022''', Afriwood Comics published the first chapter of ''Urenna Amadi: The Extraordinary Shutter Bird'', making it '''Nigeria’s first live-action superhero comic series'''. The comic follows the story of '''Urenna Amadi''', a young hero who uses her '''superhuman abilities''' to protect and uplift her community. |
| Afriwood comics was founded in 2020 by Film director [[Urenna Amadi]]. They launched their first comic Character “Shutter-Bird” which is the first Nigerian live-action superhero in [[Owerri, Imo State]] on November 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adewoyin |first=Adeniyi |date=2023-11-25 |title=Afriwood is set to release superhero comic, ‘Shutter Bird’ |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/afriwood-is-set-to-release-superhero-comic-shutter-bird/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=The Nation}}</ref> | |
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| In November 2022 they released the first chapter of their first comic book titled “Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird” and it is the First Nigerian Superhero Comics series. The book features African comic super hero Shutter-Bird, it tells a story of Urenna Amadi, a young superhero who uses her powers to protect and uplift her community. This series is an addition to African comics, emphasizing the strength, courage, and resilience, it is available both digitally and in print. | | In '''2024''', the company expanded its superhero universe with the release of '''five chapters''' of ''Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter Bird'', marking the '''first Nigerian superhero graphic novel'''. |
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| In 2024, five chapters of "Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter-Bird" was released as the first Nigerian Superhero [[graphic novel]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-08-07 |title=Afriwood Comics set to unveil ‘Urenna Amadi, The Incredible Shutter Bird’ in digital, hard copy series |url=https://guardian.ng/arts-2/afriwood-comics-set-to-unveil-urenna-amadi-the-incredible-shutter-bird-in-digital-hard-copy-series/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Afriwood Comics set to unveil ‘Urenna Amadi, The Incredible Shutter Bird’ in digital, hard copy series – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/08/07/afriwood-comics-set-to-unveil-urenna-amadi-the-incredible-shutter-bird-in-digital-hard-copy-series/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}}</ref>
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| == Comic books == | | === Comic Book Series === |
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| |Urenna Amadi: The extraordinary Shutter Bird | | |''Urenna Amadi: The Extraordinary Shutter Bird'' |
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| |[[Shutter-bird|Shutter-Bird]]
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| |Urenna Amadi | | |Urenna Amadi |
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| |Urenna Amadi: The incredible Shutter Bird | | |''Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter Bird'' |
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| |[[Shutter-bird|Shutter-Bird]]
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| |Urenna Amadi | | |Urenna Amadi |
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| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Okoye |first=Rita |date=2024-08-10 |title=AFRIWOOD COMICS reveals dates for ‘Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter-Bird |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/afriwood-comics-reveals-release-dates-for-urenna-amadi-the-incredible-shutter-bird/ |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=Vanguard}}</ref>
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| | == Mission and Impact == |
| | Afriwood Comics aims to '''bring African superheroes and cultural narratives to a global audience'''. The company emphasizes '''African strength, courage, and resilience''', seeking to reshape the superhero genre by '''centering African characters and storytelling traditions'''. |
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Afriwood Comics is a Nigerian-based comic book publishing company and a subsidiary of Afriwood Motion Pictures, an African film production company founded in 2015. The company is known for its focus on African superhero stories, most notably the creation of Shutter-Bird, Nigeria’s first live-action superhero. Their flagship publications include Urenna Amadi: The Extraordinary Shutter Bird and Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter Bird.
History
Afriwood Comics was founded in 2020 by Nigerian filmmaker Urenna Amadi with the aim of promoting African heroes and storytelling through comic books. The company officially launched its first superhero character, Shutter-Bird, on November 27, 2020, in Owerri, Imo State.
In November 2022, Afriwood Comics published the first chapter of Urenna Amadi: The Extraordinary Shutter Bird, making it Nigeria’s first live-action superhero comic series. The comic follows the story of Urenna Amadi, a young hero who uses her superhuman abilities to protect and uplift her community.
In 2024, the company expanded its superhero universe with the release of five chapters of Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter Bird, marking the first Nigerian superhero graphic novel.
Publications
Comic Book Series
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| Urenna Amadi: The Extraordinary Shutter Bird
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2022
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Shutter-Bird
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Urenna Amadi
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| Urenna Amadi: The Incredible Shutter Bird
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2024
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Shutter-Bird
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Urenna Amadi
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5
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Mission and Impact
Afriwood Comics aims to bring African superheroes and cultural narratives to a global audience. The company emphasizes African strength, courage, and resilience, seeking to reshape the superhero genre by centering African characters and storytelling traditions.
