John Amanam
John Amanam is an innovative sculptor creating hyper-realistic prosthetic limbs for dark skin amputees and the Founder of Immortal Cosmetic Art.
Since starting operations, John’s Immortal Cosmetic Art has served almost 200 clients from across the world, with about 100 waiting to take turns. John’s inventions have also been medically approved for patients who need them.
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A leader in hyper-realistic black prosthesis, John has various works spanning prosthetic hands, legs, fingers, toes, ears, noses, and even breasts. He uses his exceptional crafting abilities to make each body part match and suit the skin colour of his patients. John is regarded as the first Nigerian to create hyper-realistic prosthetic limbs for amputees in Nigeria and Africa.
John has also created artificial hair for bald persons, making him yet the first Nigerian to accomplish such a feat.
John completed a bachelor’s degree in Fine and Industrial Art from the University of Uyo.
John is on a mission to change the reality of amputees in Nigeria and Africa. Depending on the size and complexity of the prosthetic, it takes him about three weeks to two months to make one.
John’s work has received the attention of the international press including Reuters, Al Jazeera, and other leading publications in Africa and around the world.