Fan-favorite Nigerian comic-book and multimedia company Vortex Corp. has signed an exciting new deal with Emagine Content, in an agreement that will see the US company adapt Vortex’s catalog of African superhero comics for film and TV.
“Partnering up with Emagine Content was a step forward in the right direction for the company and only came naturally,” said Vortex CEO Somto Ajuluchukwu. “The team is current, goal-oriented, and shares our vision. We couldn’t have asked for better representation for the American and global market.”
“Vortex Corp. owns probably the most well-received stable of characters in the Nigerian comic-book market, and their titles have been described by fans globally as ‘Exciting, innovative, and full of heart’, as well as ‘Authentic’.”
Vortex Corp. owns probably the most well-received stable of characters in the Nigerian comic-book market. Their titles have been described globally by fans as ‘Exciting, innovative, and full of heart’, as well as ‘Authentic’.
Among Vortex’s African-centered titles are The Zodiac, a coming-of-age tale of a young warrior with spiritual powers linked to the 12 signs of the zodiac; Land of Gods, the story of a high-school student magically transported to a mythical land inspired by African folklore; and Little Little Orishas, an adventure tale about a young demigod enrolled in a school of gods.
All of Vortex’s stories are rooted in traditional African culture, mythology, and spiritual heritage.
“The work coming from Somto and his team at Vortex is emblematic of the kind of authentic, impactful storytelling needed in the entertainment industry today,” added Emagine head of originals Kimberly Boyd.
“At Emagine we love fostering undiscovered talent and helping bring them to the global marketplace,” said Emagine CEO Ben Phelps.
Global studios and streaming platforms are moving to invest in the African region, as Netflix and Disney+ have announced several original films and series out of sub-Saharan Africa and Amazon has signed its first film licensing deals for titles out of Nigeria.
