Journey to a world where nothing is as it seems with #Iwájú, an all-new limited series from Disney Animation and @Kugalimedia. All episodes are available February 28 on @disneyplus.
“Iwájú” is an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. 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.
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TUNDE
Happy Birthday, Tola. This is Otin. You once asked for a pet. TOLA
It's great... What would you say if I asked you to go to the Mainland? [Squawking] KOLE
You want to see the real Lagos? TOLA
Yes! Let's go! Welcome to Lagos, Nigeria! BODE
Tola, your daddy has done well for himself. This is how to fish in large rivers. TUNDE
Otin! Where's my daughter? She's your responsibility. Find her! Be careful... some of these people are actually dangerous. TOLA
I laugh in the face of danger! I didn't
hear you laugh! [Chuckles] BODE
I got you now! ♪♪ ♪♪ TOLA
Otin... KOLE
Go! TOLA
Actually, kind of cute. I take that back.
Comments
I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Futuristic Nigeria is such a good idea. You rarely see "future" depictions, either logical or complete fiction, take place outside of more prominent countries. Or hell, outside the US, haha. Edit: Wakanda is one depiction. Prominence isn't the same thing as being common. Lol
As a bisaya, I would love to see Otin in action 😅😅😅
It’s pretty cool to see a futuristic Nigeria without having to worry about pushing the payload or healing Genji.
"This is Otin" The world: 😲😲😲 People on the third and second islands in the Phil.: 💀💀💀
When a media company makes a movie like this, it’s means the median income in that country has risen to the point where a movie like this is viewed as profitable. Disney knows what they are doing in this case, very well. Awesome job Nigeria!❤️🇯🇲👍
"I didn't hear you laugh oo" in my dads accent got me real good😂
As a Nigerian, this is by far the most impressive looking Nigerian animated story I've seen so far. Good or bad, I don't care. I'm really excited. The characters talk and act exactly the way we do. Especially the villian who sounds like he wants to use someone for ritual.
Siiiuuuu, Nigeria is now represented in a Disney+ as an animation series. Wow, big ups to the team for working hard on this project
I absolutely love futuristic-set stories, and the fact that this is set in somewhere other than America or Europe for a change is honestly so exciting. We need more futuristic Africa & Asia themed stories. ❤
I love Otin's adventurous nature, I hope he goes exploring caves too lol. Long live Otin....mga bisaya saba-saba sad daw mo hehehehe😂
As a person from the Philippines Otin is already my Favorite character.
well-done Disney you made Nigeria and whole Africa proud💚
As a person from Africa I love that Disney is making a animation about Nigerian people, it's nice.💜 Thank you Disney
This feels like a heartfelt project that was meddled with from the top and turned into a series for maximum profit potential. Disney tends to do that
This is actually a big step for Disney. Instead of race swapping a pre-existing character for social credit, they're making an entirely new character/series to represent a group of people. I support this.
Nigerian - Welcome to Lagos, Nigeria!! Filipinos be like - ambot sa imo jud. Hahahaha lol
It's so cool to see futuristic concepts used more creatively like this
As a person from the Philippines, I love that Disney is making an animation about ?????, it's nice.💜 Thank you Disney HAHAHA
An African Disney series......this is amazing ☺️
I like how they brought back the trailer narrator