Iwajú: The Disney+ series set in a futuristic Lagos – BBC Africa

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Iwajú: The Disney+ series set in a futuristic Lagos – BBC Africa


Meet the brains behind the new Disney series set in a sci-fi Nigeria, that has a certain ‘Wakanda’ feel.

A 2018 BBC interview propelled the pan-African creative team of @Kugalimedia into a collaboration with Disney.

The result? “Iwájú,” a six-episode animated series set a Lagos of the future.

As the series premieres, the filmmakers…

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  1. Not a fan of Disney and will never be a fan. So I don’t know what to make of this as an African. I’m also disappointed that they are not speaking in an African language and then adding subtitles for people to understand. That would have been impressive. At the end of the day, there’s nothing special about making any movie in English, lots of cultures do it. Would have loved to hear an African language promoted or the global world.

  2. I hope they don't start secretly sneaking in LGBTQXYZ undertones to the kids through these movies, trying to indoctrinate African kids. 🤨

  3. Oh congratulations to you guys for creating such a brilliant animation of Niger through Disney (Ha-Ha)! Cheers and I do hope that you little darlings enjoy the adventure but also remember that we're actually doing ours oh, Lonta(laugh)! Do have a Very Happy Easter and until then, it's therefore Goodbye from Him and goodbye from me! Khadeeja Alghali-Rahman (London, UK)👍💪👏😹🥳🎉🕴️🎥⚒️🐜🐚🐡🦔🙉🐐🐎🦋🐌🦗🦃🐓❤🐞⚓🐑🕊️🐔🤼🌴🏖️🏜️☀️🌜🌛

  4. Well finally, Disney waking up! After all the rubbish they have been creating and retelling the same lame tales…it makes sense to get Kugali onboard! Vibrant and exciting young Africans who have a story to tell!.it's about time!

  5. I wanted to say i couldnt wait to watch it but its says its a disney+ series which isnt even available in Nigeria so the people in which the story is abt cant even watch it or what?….

  6. Omg I am so proud of Nigeria 🇳🇬❤ 🇬🇭 Opening up the borders for African representation into a broader audience. I cant wait to watch 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  7. Disney?! 😂😂😂 No thanks brothers, my Kenyan eyes will not be supporting this. Congrats, go independent next time your country has all the resources you need and this continent has more if you need it