Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Leisure Firm Kugali’s all-new collection “Iwájú” had its world premiere final evening on the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki in Lagos, Nigeria, forward of at this time’s Disney+ launch of all six episodes.
Filmmakers Olufikayo Ziki Adeola (director), Hamid Ibrahim (manufacturing designer), Tolu Olowofoyeku (cultural advisor), and Ré Olunuga (music by) had been joined by particular trade visitors and celebrities, together with members of the voice forged: Ireti Doyle (voice of Mrs. Usman), Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah (voice of Chioma), Kehinde Bankole (voice of Mama Kole), Bisola Aiyeola (voice of Happiness), Femi Department (voice of Bode DeSousa), Simisola Gbadamosi (voice of Tola Martins), Toyin Oshinaike (voice of Godspower), and Obi Maduegbuna (a voice of Hawkers & Lackeys).
Set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, this thrilling coming-of-age story follows Tola (voiced by Simisola Gbadamosi), a younger lady from the rich island, and her greatest good friend, Kole (voiced by Siji Soetan), a self-taught tech knowledgeable. Collectively, they uncover the secrets and techniques and risks hidden of their totally different worlds.
Kugali filmmakers take viewers on a novel journey into the world of “Iwájú,” full of distinctive visible parts and technological developments impressed by the spirit of Lagos. Produced by Disney Animation’s Christina Chen, with a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson, “Iwájú” additionally options the voices of Dayo Okeniyi, Shaffy Belo, and Weruche Opia.
Sequence distribution secured in Africa
Iwájú” might be airing on Disney Channel throughout Africa—distributed on the DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and Could. This gives viewers throughout the continent with a chance to benefit from the collection in territories the place Disney+ shouldn’t be out there. Director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola expressed,
We created ‘Iwájú’ as a love letter to Lagos, Nigeria, and an ode to the wealthy legacy of African storytelling. We’re proud to share this collection and hope that it conjures up extra Africans the world over to share their tales and form our collective narrative.
Soundtrack out there digitally March 1
The collection’ genuine African-influenced music is by famend Nigerian composer Ré Olunuga, whose credit embrace music for the 2022 Disney+ unique film “Rise” and the BBC movie “Lady.”
I not often carry my very own feelings into writing a rating, he mentioned.
I are inclined to inhabit the feelings of the characters or topics after which translate them into music. On this case, it couldn’t be averted. Along with Tola’s adventurous spirit, Kole’s ingenuity and the various different enjoyable and exquisite emotional threads explored in ‘Iwájú’—the rating is steeped in my very own very deep love for Lagos and its multiplicitous layers.
It additionally contains many treats and winks for anybody acquainted with or curious in regards to the movie music lexicon of Nollywood. Being invited by Ziki and the superb groups at Disney and Kugali to assist inform this lovely coming-of-age story that explores themes of household, friendship and ingenuity has been a tremendous journey in itself.
Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef” sport out there Feb. 28
Launching quickly is an thrilling new sport impressed by the animated collection. ‘Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef‘ immerses gamers within the vibrant world of ‘Iwájú,’ providing a fast-paced and accessible cooking expertise that celebrates the tradition and delicacies of Nigeria.
Developed by Maliyo Video games in collaboration with Disney and Kugali, this sport invitations gamers to discover genuine African delicacies, improve their culinary abilities, attempt to grow to be one of the best chef in Lagos, and finally take management of the fanciest restaurant on the town. ‘Iwájú: Rising Chef’ is about to be out there for iOS and Android on Feb. 28, coinciding with the debut of the Disney+ collection.
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