Nigerian prosthetics company Immortal Cosmetic Art has developed the Ubokobong Bionic Arm, a high-tech prosthetic designed for Black skin tones that combines realism with full functionality. Controlled by electromyography signals, the arm allows users to move fingers and perform daily tasks with precision. The innovation was inspired by founder John Amanam Sunday’s brother, Ubokobong, who lost his fingers in an accident and struggled to find realistic prosthetics in Nigeria. After three years of research, the company has moved from static cosmetic limbs to fully functional bionic arms, attracting attention from buyers in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Ghana.
The firm is seeking government and NGO support to expand production and make the prosthetics more widely accessible. Early recipients, like 25-year-old Gift Usen, who was born with only one fully formed hand, describe the bionic arm as life-changing, both practically and emotionally. This initiative highlights Nigeria’s growing role in affordable, innovative medical technology while addressing a critical gap in prosthetic accessibility for African amputees. More