Today at New York Comic Con, Cartoon Network, Max and Lion Forge Entertainment, released the first feature trailer for the highly-anticipated series “Iyanu.”
In the new trailer, viewers are treated to a breathtaking introduction to the series’ captivating story, based on Nigerian culture and mythology.
The scene opens in a lush, vibrant landscape, where the main characters, Iyanu and Biyi, find themselves in a heart-pounding moment of peril when tranquility is shattered by the thunderous charge of a wild rhino, a powerful symbol of nature’s raw force. Then, in a stunning display of courage and intuition, Iyanu channels the ancestral wisdom of her heritage, stopping the rhino in its tracks and unveiling her true nature as the chosen one.
The series adapted from the popular graphic novel “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics, is set to premiere on Cartoon Network and Max in Spring 2025.
To save her people from an ancient curse, an orphan must uncover the mystery behind her newfound power. Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, the animated series is adapted from Okupe’s popular graphic novel series, “Iyanu: Child of Wonder,” published by Dark Horse Comics, the powerhouse behind the likes of The Umbrella Academy and Hellboy comics.
Award-winner Serah Johnson leads the all-African voice cast as Iyanu, alongside African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) winner and Vogue US cover star Adesua Etomi-Wellington, three-time AMAA nominee Stella Damasus, multi-award-winner Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Shaffy Bello from The Black Book, described by Wired as “Nigeria’s first runaway Netflix hit.”
The talented Nigerian voice cast is led by Serah Johnson as Iyanu and includes:
Okey Jude as Biyi, Iyanu’s carefree adventurer friend
Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye, Iyanu’s bookworm companion
Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori
Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo, Toye’s father
Stella Damasus as Sewa
Shaffy Bello as Emi – The One Mother
Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani
Iyanu is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, the Emmy-winning company behind the Oscar-winning “Hair Love.”
The global distribution of the series reflects its universal appeal, and with the passionate audience at New York Comic Con—known for its love of fantasy, animation, and comics—this unveiling perfectly aligns with the show’s ambition to bring a fresh African fantasy narrative to fans who appreciate imaginative storytelling and diverse content.
Check Out The First Look!
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