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History made, Walt Disney and Kugali come together

(L-R) Tolu Olowofoyekul, Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Hamid Ibrahim, Marlon West and Nabil Abdulrashid attend the UK Gala Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios & Kugali's "Iwájú" at Rich Mix in London

IN A first-of-its-kind collaboration, Walt Disney Animation Studios teamed up with Pan-African comic book entertainment company, Kugali, for an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. 

The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, 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. 

Featuring the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and Weruche Opia, the six-episode’s of Iwájú stream exclusively on Disney+. 

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