Disney Partakes in Rare Collaboration For ‘Iwájú’ Series
The ultimate Disney fan event, D23, recently came to a close. One of the featured topics is an upcoming entertainment offering called Iwájú, a series that has Disney partaking in a rare collaboration with an outside studio.
D23
D23 recently gave fans their first look at the project in a Tweet showcasing a vibrant image and some details. The original, animated, sci-fi series is scheduled to arrive on Disney+ in 2023.
Journey into a futuristic version of Lagos, Nigeria with this FIRST LOOK of Disney Animation and Kugali’s Iwájú!
The all-new Original series streams on @DisneyPlus in 2023 pic.twitter.com/rK8naNEZLG— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 10, 2022
At D23, it was revealed that Iwájú is a “love letter to Nigeria.” The series takes place in “a futuristic version of Lagos, Nigeria.”
Plot
The storyline follows a poor boy with a charismatic personality and a wealthy heiress named Kole and Tola. As the story progresses, the characters are joined by an uncertain ally, Otin.
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Those who had tickets to D23 were treated to a clip of the upcoming Disney+ series, but additional information is currently limited. Interestingly, this project marks Disney Animation Studio’s first collaboration with an outside studio in 100 years!
The African animation studio Kugali has joined together with Disney on the project. Fans have been speculating on the story’s details since the Tweet was released.
Photo: Disney/Kugali
Several interesting images in the photo could offer clues to eager Disney aficionados. Some have compared the series to Disney’s classic film, Aladdin, based on the plot, which seems to be a rags-to-riches adventure.
Fans have already gotten excited about Otin, the robotic pet lizard featured in the photo. Sidekicks are always beloved by Disney enthusiasts, and Otin is no different!
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Other characters in the series include Bode, a crime lord, and Tunde, Tola’s father. We can’t wait until Disney releases more details about this upcoming, epic series!
