How Disney teamed with Kugali on ‘Iwájú’ to bring sci-fi Nigeria to life from Mashable

Disney’s latest animated series, Iwájú, introduces young Tola (voiced by Simisola Gbadamosi), an endearing Nigerian heiress whose insatiable curiosity propels her on a thrilling adventure across a futuristic Lagos. At first glance, Iwájú appears standard Disney fare, complete with vibrant animation, timeless good-versus-evil motifs, and even an adorable animal sidekick. What sets the series apart…

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5 tech marvels we love from Disney’s ‘Iwájú’ from Mashable

In the futuristic Lagos of Iwájú, hovering street hawkers approach flying cars with steaming snacks, the city’s tricycles (kekes) have evolved into tiny helicopters, and robots enthusiastically trim the hedges of opulent estates. A collaboration between Pan-African media company Kugali and Walt Disney Animation Studios, Iwájú is a gorgeous Afrofuturist sci-fi adventure set around 100…

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