‘Iwájú,’ A First of It’s Kind Collaboration Between Disney and Kugali, Will Premiere This February
Walt Disney Animation Studio will reveal a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Pan-African entertainment company Kigali when Iwájú premieres on Disney+.
Set to arrive on February 28, the new animated series is set in a futuristic version of Lagos, Nigeria.
According to the series’ synopsis, the six-part event series will tell the “exciting coming-of-age story that follows Tola, a young girl from a wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds.”
‘Iwájú’ Was the Result of a Disney-Kigali Partnership
The series was directed by Olufikayo Ziki Adeola and will take viewers into the world of Iwájú, which is bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos.
Iwájú was produced by Walt Disney Animation’s Christina Chen and based on a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson.
“Crafting the narrative of Iwájú has been a journey of creative alchemy, blending the rich cultural tapestry of Lagos with imaginative leaps into the future,” said Adeola. “Collaborating with my Kugali co-founders and the visionary artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios has been nothing short of magical. The heartbeat of my hometown resonates through every scene, and I am thrilled for the world to experience this unique fusion of tradition and futurism.”
‘Iwájú: A Day Ahead’
Also debuting on February 28 on Disney+ will be Iwájú: A Day Ahead. The documentary special chronicles the story of Kugali and was filmed across three continents.
The documentary was created by ABC News Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. In fact, it was the same team that created Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2.
Both Iwájú: A Day Ahead and Iwáju will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on February 28.
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