The euphoria around the Black Panther movie is well and truly alive in Nigeria. Across the country’s cinemas in major cities, screenings have steadily sold out since the movie’s release last week with some movie goers
showing up in their best “Wakanda-like” attires.

The appeal is clear: it’s a movie about a fictional African country which draws lots of inspiration from real African cultures, including Nigeria. Put another way, the audience connects with the movie. That connection could be a boon for local comic book and animation companies who have, over the past few years, focused on creating a crop of homegrown characters .

Since 2012, Lagos has hosted a Comic Con with several companies and creators showcasing characters and stories . While traction of these local comics has steadily grown, industry leaders are hoping that the spillover effect from the excitement and buzz around the Black Panther movie is an increased appetite for African comics.


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