New Delhi: Iwájú was created by Disney Animation and Kugali, a British firm with pan-African roots. In this Disney original series, Lagos in the future is a place where appearances may be deceiving. The African science fiction series, directed by Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, is groundbreaking because it takes a perspective that has been underrepresented in Hollywood productions and international cinema.
Plot
As they face the mysteries and perils of their worlds, the protagonists of Iwájú—Tola, a girl hailing from an affluent island, and Kole, a software genius who taught herself—are followed. The show would supposedly explore topics like innocence, class, and questioning the status quo in a Lagos of the future.
Despite their social stratification, the trailer previously showed Tola and her buddy Kole sharing some tender moments of camaraderie. But Tola unwittingly steps into Bode’s trap when she and Kole go to the mainland of Lagos without supervision to evade the regulations and guards. Bode is her father’s nemesis. Otin comes to the rescue, which is a relief.
The preview presents a distinctive fusion of Nigerian culture and the essence of real Lagos with features of a future metropolis with readily accessible high-tech infrastructure. Being that ‘iwájú’ means ‘the future’ in Yoruba, this limited series will shed light on Lagos’s destiny in the future as well as the impending fortunes of two best friends and a charming robotic salamander who serves as a bodyguard.
When and Where to Watch?
All six episodes of Iwájú will be made available for viewing on Disney Plus Hotstar on February 28, 2024, the day that the show will make its debut.
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First official clip from ‘IWÁJÚ,’ coming to Disney+ next Wednesday.pic.twitter.com/NjUqn7nPZo
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Cast and Crew
The film was produced by Christina Chen of Disney Animation, and the script for the movie was written by Halima Hudson and Adeola.
Disney Animation’s Christina Chen is the one responsible for producing the series, which is characterised by its one-of-a-kind visual aspects and technology developments that are inspired by the spirit of Lagos.
A remarkable cast includes Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan, and Weruche Opia are part of Iwájú, which is directed by Olufikayo Ziki Adeola.
