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    iyanu Stories

    ‘Iyanu’ Has Been Renewed for a Second Season
    Film + TV
    20 May 2025

    ‘Iyanu’ Has Been Renewed for a Second Season

    The show, based on a graphic novel created by Roye Okupe’s Youneek Studios, will return with ten new episodes and two feature films expanding the series’ universe.

    How "Iyanu" Bridges Hollywood and Nollywood
    Film + TV
    07 April 2025

    How "Iyanu" Bridges Hollywood and Nollywood

    Nigerian actors Adesua Etomi and Stella Damasus, who voice some of the characters in Iyanu, say the series is important for authentic representation.

    A photo of Yemi Alade performing during the 2022 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Closing Night at Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park on August 06, 2022 in New York City.
    Film + TV
    03 August 2024

    Your Exclusive Preview of the Yemi Alade-Recorded Theme Song for Animated Superhero Series, ‘Iyanu’

    The Afropop-y theme song is a collaboration between Yemi Alade, Iyanu lead composer Femi Agunbiade, and the creative teams at Lion Forge Entertainment and Alcon Sleeping Giant.

    Roye Okupe on Creating ‘Iyanu,’ an Authentic Nigerian Story, for Everyone
    Profiles & Interviews
    23 July 2024

    Roye Okupe on Creating ‘Iyanu,’ an Authentic Nigerian Story, for Everyone

    Based on the Dark Horse-published graphic novel, the Nigerian-born animator and storyteller’s series will be available worldwide on Cartoon Network, Max, and Showmax in 2025.

    Promotional image for "Iyanu," Lion Forge Entertainment. ​
    Film + TV
    13 October 2023

    Creator of "Iyanu" Graphic Novels, Roye Okupe, Inks Deal on Series' Television Rights

    Lion Forge Entertainment announces pioneering new partnership with noted Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe to produce adaptations of the "Iyanu" series.

    Watch DJ Spinall's New Video for 'Omoge' Featuring Dotman
    Video
    06 November 2018

    Watch DJ Spinall's New Video for 'Omoge' Featuring Dotman

    A highlight off Iyanu.

    DJ Spinall's New Album 'Iyanu' Is Here
    Audio
    26 October 2018

    DJ Spinall's New Album 'Iyanu' Is Here

    The Nigerian DJ and producer's fourth studio album doesn't disappoint with jams featuring Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and more.

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