Iyanu, 2025
In 2024, I had the immense pleasure of contributing to Iyanu, the groundbreaking Nigerian-inspired animated series created by Roye Okupe. I served as Assistant Director on Episodes 9 and 10 of Season 1 (now streaming on MAX), the upcoming film Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, and all of Season 2, coming in 2026. Catch the excitement in this collection of articles and interviews!
Youtube channel (includes first 2 episodes)
Meet series creator Roye Okupe via Youtube:
2023 interview, The Nerdy Basement
2024 interview, Geek Set Podcast
2024 Panel discussion, Blerd’s Eye View
2024 Panel discussion, Geeks of Color
The graphic novels (Find them at YouNeek)
Roye Okupe is Championing African Representation in Animation
Okayafrica, September 30 2022
Okayafrica, September 30 2022
Iyanu set for release in 2025: Here’s how you can watch the Nigerian Superhero Animation online
NET, July 23 2024
NET, July 23 2024
Discover “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” – A Groundbreaking Nigerian Superhero Series Coming in 2025
Blerd, July 24 2024
Blerd, July 24 2024
Iyanu, From Graphic Novels to Animation: The Long Journey – Interview
Geeks of Color, September 3 2024
Geeks of Color, September 3 2024
Why Iyanu is the Animated Series We’ve Been Waiting For
Tajimag, April 3 2025
Tajimag, April 3 2025
With ‘Iyanu,’ Lion Forge Continues Breaking Barriers In Animation
Forbes, April 24 2025
Forbes, April 24 2025
Roye Okupe on Creating ‘Iyanu,’ an Authentic Nigerian Story, for Everyone
Okayafrica, July 23 2024
Okayafrica, July 23 2024
Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and Lion Forge Entertainment Have Teamed Up for a Female-Led Superhero Series, ‘Iyanu’
The Mary Sue, August 5 2024
The Mary Sue, August 5 2024
Cartoon Network’s Iyanu Stays True to Nigerian Influence
Yardbarker, October 24 2024
Yardbarker, October 24 2024
Iyanu Brings an All-Nigerian Voice Cast to Cartoon Network and MAX
The Movie Blog, March 26 2025
The Movie Blog, March 26 2025
REVIEW: ‘Iyanu’ Is As Wonderful As It Seems
Nexus Point News, March 30 2025
Nexus Point News, March 30 2025
Cartoon Network’s ‘Iyanu’ Celebrates Nigerian Culture
BCK Online, April 2025
BCK Online, April 2025
Cartoon Network’s ‘Iyanu’ Is One of the First Ever Kids’ Cartoons to Highlight Nigerian Culture
Parents, April 4 2025
Parents, April 4 2025
How “Iyanu” Bridges Hollywood and Nollywood
Okayafrica, April 7 2025
Okayafrica, April 7 2025
Cartoon Network’s New Show Is The Last Airbender & Black Panther Hybrid You Didn’t Know You Needed
Screen Rant, April 9 2025
Screen Rant, April 9 2025
Cartoon Network Unveils IYANU: A Groundbreaking Nigerian-Inspired Animated Series
3 Music, April 16 2025
3 Music, April 16 2025
Nigerian Fantasy Comes to Life in ‘Iyanu’
Toybook, April 11 2025
Toybook, April 11 2025
St. Louis’ David Steward II champions diversity with children’s series “Iyanu”
St. Louis, May 2 2025
St. Louis, May 2 2025
Iyanu: A Powerful Yoruba Superhero for a New Generation
Discover Yoruba, May 16 2025
Discover Yoruba, May 16 2025
‘Iyanu’ Renewed for Season 2 at Cartoon Network and HBO Max, Alongside Two New Feature Spin-Offs
Variety, May 19 2025
Variety, May 19 2025
‘Iyanu’ Creator Roye Okupe & Creative Team On “Weaving The Emotional Journey” With Cultural Authenticity & Empathy
Deadline, May 22 2025
Deadline, May 22 2025
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