John Amanam never planned to create prosthetics.

His passion lay in sculpting, fueled by a degree in Fine and Industrial Arts.

But when a family tragedy struck, his path took an unexpected turn—one that would change lives across the world.

In 2018, his younger brother lost several fingers in an accident.

Seeing his pain and struggle, Amanam couldn’t sit back and do nothing.

Determined to help, he dived into research, seeking a way to restore not just his brother’s hand, but his confidence.

“I just wanted to help my brother feel whole again,” Amanam recalled.

His persistence was met with skepticism.

Doctors dismissed his inquiries, insisting that sculpting and prosthetics were worlds apart.

But rather than discouraging him, their doubts fueled his determination.

After multiple failed attempts, Amanam succeeded.

In 2019, he created his first hyper-realistic black-skinned prosthetic—for his brother.

What started as a personal mission soon turned into something much bigger.

When he shared his work on social media, messages flooded in from people who had never seen prosthetics that matched their skin tone.

Recognizing the desperate need, Amanam founded Immortal Cosmetics, Nigeria’s first company specializing in black-skinned prosthetics.

By 2021, he had secured a patent, solidifying his place as a pioneer.

Sandra, one of his clients, had spent 30 years searching for an affordable prosthetic that matched her skin.

When she discovered Immortal Cosmetics, she was skeptical at first.

“I thought it was a scam,” she admitted. “I had never seen a prosthetic in my skin color before.”

But when she finally received her custom-made ear, she was amazed.

“It fits perfectly. No one can tell it’s not real,” she said, her confidence restored.

Despite the life-changing impact of his work, the cost of materials remains a challenge.

Amanam has worked tirelessly to make his prosthetics as affordable as possible, with prices starting at $430. But for many, even that is out of reach.

To bridge the gap, he launched Ubokobong Donations, a charitable initiative providing free prosthetics to those in need.

One beneficiary, Udeh Peace Nkeoma, had long dreamed of a prosthetic but couldn’t afford it.

After four years of following the company and referring others, she was chosen for a free custom prosthetic.

“I can’t believe I finally have it,” she said. “It fits like a glove, and no one can tell it’s artificial.”

Amanam’s work goes beyond prosthetics. He has collaborated on Nigeria’s first humanoid robot, Omeife, and remains passionate about sculpting.

Amanam has clients in over 60 countries,