Black Solstice
Last winter solstice the whole world turned upside down when every single Black person gained a superpower that lasted exactly one day before disappearing entirely. It's three days until the next solstice, and everyone on earth i
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Iwájú
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
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.
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.
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.
Lion Forge Entertainment
United States animation and entertainment producer behind Iyanu, created by Roye Okupe from his graphic novel series.
Mmanwu
Following her grandfather's death, a Nigerian-American teenager returns to Nigeria and confronts questions about grief, Igbo masquerade traditions, spirituality and belonging.
New Men
In Africa, you prove a threat to the government’s rule, you get whacked. No questions asked. It’s the near future, and the common news is those who face death without fear are given the abilities of gods – superpowers. Citizens a
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Animation studio that co-created Iwájú with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali.
ZOMA Studios
Minnesota-based Nigerian-American independent hand-drawn animation studio founded by Uzoma Ngwu; developing the Igbo-inspired animated short Mmanwu.