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Nigerian Brothers Create Affordable Prosthetics for Locals

3/30/2026

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Ubokobong Amanam (Nigerian inventor) and his brother John founded Immortal Cosmetic Art to produce prosthetics tailored for Africans, addressing Nigeria's lack of accessible and culturally appropriate options for about 2 million people.
Experts highlight that local manufacturing can improve access and sustainability.
They have produced over 5,000 prosthetics, including bionic limbs that read muscle signals.
Affordability remains a challenge, with bionic limbs costing around $7,000.

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Story summary

Ubokobong Amanam (Nigerian inventor) and his brother John founded Immortal Cosmetic Art to produce prosthetics tailored for Africans, addressing Nigeria's lack of accessible and culturally appropriate options for about 2 million people.
Experts highlight that local manufacturing can improve access and sustainability.
They have produced over 5,000 prosthetics, including bionic limbs that read muscle signals.
Affordability remains a challenge, with bionic limbs costing around $7,000.