Lagos-centered Sci-fi ‘Iwaju’ To Begin Streaming On Disney Plus in February
The premiere date of the science fiction series Iwaju has been confirmed by Kugali Media and Disney Animation to be February 28, 2024.
The information was revealed along with the release of a teaser on Monday, January 22, 2024, which confirms the original 2023 African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) announcement that the series will premiere in 2024.
Iwaju is an animated series that was created by Hamid Ibrahim, Toluwalakin Olowofoyeko, and Ziki Nelson, who also serves as the director. The series is set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria.
Written by Adeola Hudson and Halima Hudson, the narrative follows the tale of Tola, a young girl hailing from an affluent island, and her close companion Kole, a self-taught tech expert. Their friendship is tested by Bode, a tech pioneer who hides a criminal underworld he runs with an iron fist.
Following the announced date for its release, Nigerian-American actors Dayo Okeniyi, Simisola Gbadamosi, veteran actor Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and British-Nigerian actress, Weruche Opia have been revealed as some of the voices behind the characters in the animation.
According to a piece by Shock Ng, Gbadamosi voices Tola, a curious and opinionated girl who’s eager to learn more about the world around her. Tola’s best friend, Kole, is voiced by Soetan. Opia on the other hand is a high-tech robotic pet lizard with powerful capabilities, referred to as Otin.
Kugali Media is also expected to release a documentary titled Iwájú: A Day Ahead, which shares the hidden stories of the founders of their Pan-African entertainment company. Shot on three continents, the piece is directed by Megan Harding and executive produced by Amy Astley and Beth Hoppe.
