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Mar 4, 2024 · Iwaju series director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola found creative synergy with Disney Animation to reveal the geographic and class segregation in Lagos.
- Bill Desowitz
Feb 28, 2024 · Disney's latest animated series, Iwájú, introduces young Tola (voiced by Simisola Gbadamosi), an endearing Nigerian heiress whose insatiable curiosity propels her on a thrilling adventure...
- Karama Horne
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Mar 8, 2024 · Director and screenwriter Olufikayo Ziki Adeola joins Q 's Tom Power to talk about this incredible moment for African animation, what it's like making your hometown the setting for a futuristic...
Feb 28, 2024 · Pan-African entertainment company Kugali Media is celebrating the premiere of its comic book-inspired animated series “Iwájú” on Disney’s streaming platform.
Feb 29, 2024 · Iwájú, now streaming on Disney+, is a fascinating collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African studio Kugali Media. The six-episode miniseries follows Tola Martins (Simisola Gbadamosi), who sets out to explore her country's mainland alongside her friend Kole (Siji Soetan) and pet liard Otin.
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Olufikayo is a co-founder of Kugali Media and he played a significant role in the actualisation of the project. He waters the minds of the viewers on what the expectations should be and what the series speaks to.
Jan 22, 2024 · Kugali filmmakers Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, Hamid Ibrahim and 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.
