Iwájú | Official Trailer | Disney+
Journey to a world where nothing is as it seems with #Iwájú, an all-new limited series from Disney Animation and @Kugalimedia. All episodes are available February 28 on @disneyplus.
“Iwájú” is an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. Kugali filmmakers—including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku—take viewers on a unique journey into the world of “Iwájú,” bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos. The series is produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen with a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson. “Iwájú” features the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and Weruche Opia.
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Journey to a world where nothing is as it seems with #Iwájú, an all-new limited series from Disney Animation and @Kugalimedia. All episodes are available February 28 on @disneyplus.
“Iwájú” is an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds. Kugali filmmakers—including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku—take viewers on a unique journey into the world of “Iwájú,” bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos. The series is produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen with a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson. “Iwájú” features the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and Weruche Opia.
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:04 From Disney Animation and the groundbreaking storytellers
00:07 of Kugali--
00:08 Happy birthday, Tola.
00:09 This is Oti.
00:11 You once asked for a pet.
00:13 It's great.
00:15 --comes a Disney+ limited series--
00:18 What would you say if I asked you to go to the mainland?
00:23 --set in a futuristic Nigeria--
00:25 You want to see the real Lagos?
00:27 Yes.
00:27 Let's go.
00:29 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:31 Welcome to Lagos, Nigeria.
00:34 Tola, your daddy has done well for himself.
00:38 This is how to fish in large rivers.
00:42 Oti, where's my daughter?
00:44 She's your responsibility.
00:47 Find her.
00:48 Be careful, O.
00:53 Some of these people are actually dangerous.
00:55 I laugh in the face of danger.
00:57 [SCREAMS]
00:59 I didn't hear you laugh.
01:02 Tola, I got you now.
01:05 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:08 Oti.
01:22 Go.
01:26 Actually, kind of cute.
01:30 I take that back.
01:32 (music)