Welcome to a futuristic Lagos. Check out this clip from Iwájú, an upcoming animated series from Walt Disney Animation Studios in collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company, Kugali. Iwájú features the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan, and Weruche Opia. All six episodes of Iwájú stream on Disney+ on February 28, 2024.
Iwájú is a coming-of-age story that 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 is a coming-of-age story that 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.
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:03 Oh, we're going to be late.
00:15 [SIGHS]
00:16 Lagos Trafiki is no respecter of persons.
00:21 [LAUGHS]
00:22 [BEEPING]
00:25 Hm.
00:26 [BEEPING]
00:27 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:30 Wow!
00:31 [LAUGHS]
00:32 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:35 This is so cool.
00:59 I've never gone to mainland before, even the airport.
01:03 Daddy says it's dangerous, but you know me.
01:06 I laugh in the face of danger.
01:08 [YELLING]
01:10 [YELLING]
01:13 I didn't hear you laugh.
01:14 [LAUGHS]
01:16 [AUDIO OUT]
01:19 [BLANK_AUDIO]