‘Iyanu’ Cartoon Network Premiere Date + Trailer
Premiering on Cartoon Network April 5th, April 6th on Max.
Cartoon Network and Max have announced that the highly-anticipated animated series “Iyanu,” will premiere on Cartoon Network Saturday, April 5th at 9:30 AM ET/PT, and the following day on Max.
The feature trailer gives audiences another glimpse into the captivating story based on Nigerian culture and my-thology.
Adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder,” published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics. The show is helmed by Roye Okupe himself, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now serves as Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner.
Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life—until a looming threat awakens divine powers not seen since the legendary Age of Wonders.
Accompanied by newfound friends Biyi, Toye, and a magical leopard named Ekun, Iyanu sets out to uncover the source of this evil, unlocking her destiny along the way.
The talented all-African Iyanu voice cast includes:
• Serah Johnson as Iyanu
• 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
Previously announced streaming partner Showmax has set its launch date for June 13th, when the entire first season of “Iyanu” will be available across 44 African countries. Recently announced partner ITVX will also stream the series across the UK and Republic of Ireland this summer.
The series is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.
The show’s executive producers are David Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands and Matt Heath from Lion Forge Entertainment, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios, Erica Dupuis of Impact X Capital, Ryan Haidarian of Forefront Media Group and Doug Schwalbe of Superprod.
Check Out The New Trailer!
