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Iwájú ( pronounced [ī.wá.d͡ʒú]) [1] is an animated science fiction miniseries produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and the Pan-African British-based entertainment company Kugali Media for the streaming service Disney+.
Iwájú is a Yoruba word that loosely translates to "future". The series will be set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, and will deal with issues, such as inequality, innocence, and defying the current status quo.
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Mar 11, 2024 · “Iwájú,” a new animated series on Disney+, is unlike anything else on the service.
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
Mar 20, 2024 · "Iwaju" is an action-packed, coming-of-age story that sheds light on the harsh realities of social disparities, while celebrating resilience and triumph.
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.
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Feb 29, 2024 · Iwájú is a collaboration between Disney and Kugali that explores class disparity in Lagos, Nigeria through futuristic storytelling. The series takes inspiration from real-life Lagos, with authentic dialogue in Nigerian Pidgin, pointing to a new direction for Disney.
