Veteran oil and gas professional turned filmmaker, Blessing Amidu, is set to debut a new animated series, Secrets of the Multiverse, a spin-off of her 2020 feature film, Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters. The series, written by her daughter Emmanuella Amidu, delves into leadership, morality and the value of life, marking a bold step in Nigerias emerging animation industry.
With over 20 years in the energy sector, Amidus pivot to animation was sparked by years of watching cartoons with her four children. Citing the scarcity of African stories in the animated space, she was inspired to create content that resonates with local and global audiences alike. The concept for her first film was born when her eldest daughter, began sketching characters, giving shape to the fictional world that would eventually become Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters.
The script for Secrets of the Multiverse came from an unexpected source: Amidus daughter, Emmanuella, a university student studying abroad. Initially deterred by the high cost of hiring a professional writer, Amidu asked her daughter to write a few short stories. After seeing her talent, she commissioned Emmanuella to write the first season. The director of the film, Adebisi Adetayo, was reportedly so impressed with the scripts quality that he wondered if it was generated by artificial intelligence.
Emmanuella, who hopes to become a full-time writer after completing her studies, said her work is inspired by personal experiences and focuses on themes of friendship, identity and courage. I like to write things that Ive experienced" she said.