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Iyanu: The Age of Wonders

Centuries before Iyanu's own story, a formidable enemy named Meje threatens Yorubaland, forcing the young warriors Dara and Ishe to seek out the Divine Ones to prevent a new age of darkness.

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Credits & connections

Production studio: Lion Forge Entertainment

Prequel film: Iyanu

Cultural context

Prequel animated TV movie expanding the Iyanu series/franchise. Official creator site attributes writing and direction to Roye Okupe. The film is distinct from the TV series although some platforms list it under specials.

Source credits

Roye Okupe (writer/director); Lion Forge Entertainment

Viewing & reading

  • Watch trailer
  • YouNeek Studios · Official listing only · Unknown / not checked · Official information only · Iyanu The Age of Wonders prequel film, distinguish from series; site is information not authenticated playback; no Ghana account-level playback verified.
  • Reviewed public catalogue · Reference link; playback and territory not rechecked · Trailer · Release and/or festival exhibition established by cited sources. Ghana-specific account playback has not been checked. A catalogue, trailer, or film press page is not a playback test.

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