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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Film + TV
30 September 2022
Roye Okupe is Championing African Representation in Animation
We spoke with Roye Okupe about his studio, Iyanu getting adapted into an animated series, and storytelling for an African audience.
Film + TV
23 July 2019
The Official Trailer for 'Malika: Warrior Queen' Is Here
Malika surely means business in the clip that sets the scene for YouNeek Studios' newest animated pilot.
Arts + Culture
04 May 2018
The Second Part of 'Malika: Warrior Queen' Is Here
Your favorite pre-colonial African superhero is back.
Arts + Culture
07 October 2016
This Pre-Colonial African Warrior Queen is Your Next Favorite Superhero
Malika: Warrior Queen is the newest addition to Nigerian animator Roye Okupe’s African superhero universe.
Video
28 September 2015
The Animated World Of 2025 Lagoon City, Nigeria
Roye Okupe shares a test pilot clip for an animated version of his Nigerian superhero comic series 'E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams.'
News
02 September 2015
Meet Nigeria's New Superhero, Wale Williams
Lagos-born animator Roye Okupe releases part 1 of his Nigerian superhero trilogy, 'E.X.O: The Legend of Wale Williams.'
Arts + Culture
01 April 2015
Nigeria's Next Superhero: Roye Okupe On His Afrofuturistic Graphic Novel Series
Lagos-born animator Roye Okupe speaks on his African superhero graphic novel series, 'E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams.'
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