In a futuristic Lagos divided by wealth, Tola, a girl from the affluent island, and Kole, a self-taught tech expert from the mainland, form an unlikely friendship. Their contrasting worlds collide as Tola discovers dangers hidden behind the city's technological advances.
Linked from Animation Studios; production role is not always identical to credited animation service.
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Pan-African storytelling collective and creative collaboration partner with Walt Disney Animation Studios, co-developing the six-part series Iwájú. Distinct from Disney Animation production services.
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Source credits: Olufikayo Ziki Adeola (director and co-writer)
Additional source credits: Kugali collaborators Hamid Ibrahim (production designer), Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku (cultural consultant); screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson; Disney producer Christina Chen.
Setting and cultural context
Futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. Setting and Nigerian creative leadership must not be mistaken for a single-country production classification.
Needs territory check · Iwájú six-part series (2024)
Disney's 22 January 2024 press announcement confirmed all six US Disney+ episodes from 28 February, but explicitly stated distribution timing for selected regions, including Nigeria, would be announced separately. Original US launch does not verify Ghana availability. Territory-specific access remains untested.
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