Exciting New Trailer and Poster Art From Disney's Upcoming Futuristic African Animated Series IWÁJÚ

TV Trailer Poster IWÁJÚ Disney Disney+Image Safe about 9 months agoby Jessica Fisher

A brand new trailer and poster have been released from the upcoming futuristic African animated Disney+ series, Iwájú.

Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the exciting coming of age story follows Tola (Simisola Gbadamosi), a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole (Siji Soetan), a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds.

Kugali filmmakers—including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku—take viewers on a unique journey into the world of Iwájú, bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos. Produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen with a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson, Iwájú also features the voices of Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch and Weruche Opia.

The series streams on Disney+ beginning on February 28th. Check out the trailer and poster below, and let us know if you’ll be watching:

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