Ekene Aka
Get ready, Naija! Disney+ is bringing the heat with “Iwájú,” an animated series set in the heart of Lagos and bursting with Nigerian flavor. Here’s why you should be hyped:
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- Naija Flavour: Forget Wakanda, “Iwájú” is our own Lagos story – come explore a futuristic Lagos bursting with energy, peppered with the hustle and heart we know and love. Imagine flying danfo buses, tech geeks with agbada swag, and mama put joints serving jollof rice with space-age twist!
- Real Nigerian Voices: This ain’t no Hollywood dub. “Iwájú” features top Nollywood actors like Simi, Dayo Okeniyi, and Femi Branch bringing the characters to life with their real Nigerian voices and accents. Get ready for some proper Naija slangs
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- From Struggle to Stardom: The story of “Iwájú” hits close to home. It follows Tola, a rich island girl, and Kole, a streetwise tech wiz, navigating the inequality between their worlds. This struggle between rich and poor is a real issue Naija knows all too well, but “Iwájú” shows how friendship and resilience can bridge the gap.
- Future with a Familiar Beat: Get ready for amazing Afrofuturistic tech – think sleek maglev trains, dazzling lightshows, and AI inventions straight out of Nollywood’s wildest dreams. But under the tech sheen, “Iwájú” keeps it real with the warmth of community, the power of music, and the wisdom of elders. It’s the future, but with a Naija heartbeat.
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- A Dream Come True: “Iwájú” is more than just a cartoon; it’s a symbol of Naija talent reaching the world stage. Kugali, a Pan-African company, partnered with Disney Animation to make this dream a reality. This is our chance to show the world the power of African storytelling and animation!
So, get ready to chop popcorn, gather your crew, and celebrate Naija ingenuity on February 28th when “Iwájú” premieres on Disney+. You won’t want to miss this historic moment for African animation!
