We might have to wait til' 2018 to see Chadwick Boseman as the Black Panther, and til next year to see Storm in action again, but RIGHT NOW you can watch the short film Oya: Rise of the Orisa. Watch as director Nosa Igbinedion brings African gods and goddesses to life! If you like it, make sure to pre order the comic book and keep updated on the feautre length film coming soon.
The short film tells the story of Adesuwa, a young Orisa devotee who possesses the powers of Oya, the warrior goddess. When a young school girl is kidnapped and held captive by a fanatic believer who believes she serves a sacrificial purpose of opening the gates to the world beyond, Adesuwa sets out on a race against time to save the innocent. The film is directed by Nosa Igbinedion
Starring
Ethosheia Hylton
Prince Shoyelu
Jayde Stedford
Quincy Okpokpor
Luiana Bonfim
and Orwi Imanuel Ameh