'Iwájú' animated series transports viewers to futuristic Nigeria
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“IWÁJÚ” is all-new original long-form series created in collaboration with Pan-African comic book entertainment company Kugali. Kugali filmmakers Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, Hamid Ibrahim and Tolu Olowofoyeku call the series a love letter to Lagos, Nigeria. Their futuristic depiction is bursting with color, unique visual elements and technological advancements is inspired by the spirit of Lagos, which is physically divided into an island and a mainland separated by both water and socio-economic status. The coming-of-age story introduces Tola, a young heiress from the wealthy island, her best friend Kole, a self-taught tech expert and loving son from the mainland, and Tola’s calculating robotic pet lizard, Otin. “Iwájú” streams on Disney+ in 2024. (Courtesy)
Disney+'s new animated series "Iwájú" is set in a future Nigeria where a young girl seeks to explore the world beyond her wealthy home. The show is a joint venture between Disney and the pan-African entertainment company Kugali.
Host Celeste Headlee speaks to Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, a co-founder of Kugali who also co-wrote and directed "Iwájú." Episodes of the limited series drop on Disney+ Wednesday.
