Nigerian superhero comic: U.S. comic book publisher Marvel has launched the first superhero comic to be set in a real African country titled “Blessing in Disguise”. The book is set in Lagos and features Ngozi, who is a superheroine fighting evil in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos. Blessing in Disguise is created by award-winning Nigeria-American writer Nnedi Okorafor. The published story is part of Marvel’s Venomverse comic with Ngozi appearing alongside Black Panther and Spider-Man villain Venom.
Ngozi is a character based on one of the Chibok girls and is expected to serve as a role model for girls, said the science fiction writer.
“I had asked the artist to make Ngozi in the likes of one of Chibok girls … I asked her to draw Ngozi in her likeness,” Okorafor told BBC.
“They were normal girls who suddenly had to deal with a huge change in their lives … and their story of perseverance is so powerful. Like many Nigerian girls, Ngozi comes in a small package but is strong-willed and determined.”
According to Africa News, Okorafor said her dream is to see the Ngozi character create diversity in the world of superheroes which will inspire the creation of more African comic book characters. She has created over 20 novels and short stories including award-winning Bintiand her debut novel Zahrah The Windseeker which won the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa award.
CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for juicy updates & free giveaways.
TRENDING NOW
- A-List Nigerian celebrities who married richer men – #5, #2 and #1 are regretting now (With Photos)
- 44 countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without a Visa
- 11 female celebs whose broken marriages didn’t stop them from shining – #9 became stinking rich after divorce (With Photos)
- The 6 physical features that men can’t resist in ladies – #4 and #5 will make even a billionaire lose control
- Nigerian female celebrities that have done plastic surgeries (With Photos)
- 16 Signs you may have HIV without knowing – if you notice #6, #12 or #14, please visit your doctor
- 6 Nigerian celebrities living a crazy life – #6 is the worst of them all (With Photos)
Discussion about this post