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Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes

Long before Iyanu's time, Yorubaland's King Adedeji cannot decide which of his two sons should inherit the throne, setting the rivalry between Princes Debo and Laja on a dangerous path.

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Credits & connections

Production studio: Lion Forge Entertainment

Related film: Iyanu

Cultural context

Iyanu universe's second standalone animated movie, released July 2026 on Cartoon Network. May also appear as a season-two special within platform catalogues; avoid double counting the same film as two separate works.

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 War of Twin Princes, separate 2026 film; US launch not evidence of Ghana 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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