Disney+ has released the official trailer for “Iwájú,” a new animated series created by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Kugali Media, a Pan-African British-based entertainment company.
“Iwájú” Trailer
The new original series was first announced in 2020, with a first look and additional details released in 2022. All six episodes will premiere on Disney+ on February 28, 2024. It’s a sci-fi series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria (“iwájú” means “the future” in the Yoruba language).
The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. Kugali filmmakers—including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku—take viewers on a unique journey into the world of “Iwájú,” bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos. The series is produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen with a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson. “Iwájú” features the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and Weruche Opia.
Watch the trailer below.
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