Iyanu Animated Series to Debut on Max in April
The Cartoon Network animated series Iyanu will debut on Sunday, April 6 on Max, following the April 5 debut on Cartoon Network. The official trailer giving audiences a new glimpse into the captivating story based on Nigerian culture and mythology has also been released.
Adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder, published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics (the powerhouse behind The Umbrella Academy and Hellboy), the series is helmed by Roye Okupe himself, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now serves as creator, executive producer and showrunner.
The series is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, a leading Black-owned animation studio in North America. Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland.
While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life—until a looming threat awakens...
Adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder, published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics (the powerhouse behind The Umbrella Academy and Hellboy), the series is helmed by Roye Okupe himself, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now serves as creator, executive producer and showrunner.
The series is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, a leading Black-owned animation studio in North America. Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland.
While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life—until a looming threat awakens...
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