DISNEY ANIMATION/KUGALI ORIGINAL SERIES, “IWÁJÚ,” DEBUTS TODAY!

The new animated comic book series, Iwájú is a “first of its kind collaboration” between Disney Animation and the Pan-African entertainment company, Kugali. “Iwájú” is a Yoruba word that loosely translates to “future.” And in this new original series, which debuts today, the future is unquestionably a must-see! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Animation Studios (@disneyanimation) So, just what can viewers expect from the this six-episode series? Well, according to Disneyplus.com, check out a brief synopsis below. 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. The series is produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen with a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson. The Iwájú voice cast include: Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and Weruche Opia. Kugali filmmakers on the project include: director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku. Tola and Kole in Iwájú. PHOTO CREDIT: WALT DISNEY STUDIOS Walt Disney Animation Studios’ chief creative officer, Jennifer Lee,...