Nigerian comic books independent production company Comic Republic has signed a deal with international companies Emagine Content and JackieBoy Entertainment to adapt its catalogue of African African Superheroes into film and TV productions.
Comic Republic, Africa’s largest publisher of independent comic books centers its African Superheroes on Aje, Yoruba mysticism and spirituality. According to Hollywood Reporter, first production from the deal will see the adaptation of Comic Republic’s book “Ireti”. It will be a feature length film centering on a female superhero.
Speaking on the deal Comic Republic’s CEO Jide Martins said “It’s a great time to be alive. We are in a world where diversity has taken center stage. We are thrilled to be working with Emagine Content and Jackie Boy to bring our heroes and stories to the big screen. But mostly because we get the chance to be a part of black history.”
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“This deal is a major push towards diversity on the silver screen for black superheroes,” added Emagine CEO Ben Phelps. “The time is now to showcase heroes of all different backgrounds…The ability to create role models for future generations to come is a unique opportunity that comes with an important responsibility to make sure the storytelling is authentic. For us, finding a partnership that is looking to be a disruptive force with good morals is everything.”
According the companies, the goal of the collaboration is to “portray a positive global influence of Africa and negate previous misconceptions.”
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