animation
Iyanu
A Yoruba girl raised without knowledge of her past discovers formidable divine powers. Alongside fellow young travellers, she tries to understand a buried history and confront the forces threatening her homeland.
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Credits & connections
- Creator: Roye Okupe · Officially verified
- Production studio: Lion Forge Entertainment · Officially verified
- Co-producer: YouNeek Studios · Officially verified · Adapted from YouNeek Studios' graphic novel by Roye Okupe; underlying IP and production relationship distinguish from animation studio role.
Production studio: Lion Forge Entertainment
Cultural context
Animation of Nigerian-origin creator Roye Okupe's graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder. US production led by Lion Forge Entertainment, creative Nigerian diaspora authorship, Yoruba-inspired setting. Premiered April 2025; second season debuted March 2026.
Source credits
Roye Okupe (creator and showrunner); Lion Forge Entertainment (production)
Viewing & reading
- Watch trailer
- YouNeek Studios / Iyanu official site · Official listing only · Unknown / not checked · Official information only · Official creator programme hub. US Cartoon Network/HBO Max distribution does not establish Ghana subscription playback; no Ghana account-level playback verified.
- Reviewed public catalogue · Reference link; playback and territory not rechecked · Trailer · Primary/archival source confirms title. Platform availability and Ghana account playback are not yet independently checked; separate listings will distinguish retailer, broadcaster or subscription catalogue from verified playability.
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