Prepare yourself for the debut of the first vampire television series to focus on the cultural heritage of Nigeria.
The series, which goes by the name Naija Vamp, was created by Nigerian-American actress Yetide Badaki and award-winning Hollywood filmmaker Prentice Penny's Payback Entertainment.
Naija Vamp's plot, according to Deadline, centers on a Nigerian vampire's desire for eternal love beyond flesh and blood.
The show was called "an irreverent love letter to all who have ever felt othered, wrapped in a blood-sucking coming-of-age self-discovery romp" by Deadline.
Here are five interesting facts about the series to help you get ready for the supernatural thriller that celebrates our nation's identity:
Interesting plot Naija Vamp would soon join the ranks of vampire-centric shows like the Vampire Diaries, the originals that have won the hearts of millions of people around the world. Solid evidence comes from a portion of the series.
Our female protagonist Bisi, who is turning 40 once more, is the focus of the narrative. The fact of the matter is that Bisi is what you might call an immortal. This is either a blessing or a curse that she received when she became a vampire as a result of her Nigerian undead family's heritage.
We would witness her struggle to reconcile her family's vampiric expectations with the new world. Her life now seems like it's stuck in a loop of time. However, Bisi will embark on a journey toward self-acceptance, including the part of her that suckers blood, making this year unique.
Naija Vamp is led by a Nigerian. Yetide Badaki, a 41-year-old Hollywood actress, writer, and producer, is at its center.
Yetide, who was born in Ibadan, has established a name for herself over the course of her career in Hollywood and is at the forefront of bringing Nigerian content to the global market.
Yetide would produce the comic book series alongside Penny Prentice, Sebastian Jones, Chris Pollack, and Alex Soler. Having recently collaborated with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Steven S. DeKnight, and Mo Abudu to develop a series for Starz about the life of Queen Warrior Queen Nzinga, Yetide would produce the series.
One of Payback Entertainment's founders, Prentice Penny, best known for his work in Insecure, stated that "Yetide has created something extraordinary in Naija Vamp;" Naija Vamp hopes to take a new approach to how supernatural stories relate to events and storytelling. From a perspective that we don't see enough of but need more of, it feels like the perfect blend of horror and comedy.
A television series and a comic book The idea behind Naija Vamp transcends the screen and comic book pages.
The comic book is said to have been co-written by Badaki and Sebastian Jones, published by Payback Entertainment, and distributed by Stranger Comics.
Naija Vamp, the first of its kind, is marketed as a show that would be familiar to many people. This is due to the fact that it would be relatable, particularly to the audience in Nigeria.
Regarding the series, Sebastine Jones recalls being bitten shortly after Yetide presented the concept. We were able to identify with something in the story, which was culturally rich. He adds that the project is enjoyable and "bloody fantastic."
We can anticipate staying informed regarding the cast, streaming platforms, and teaser materials despite the fact that an official release date has not yet been set.
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