Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
Home Celebrity

Afrofuturism Ascends To Vibrant New Heights In ‘IWÁJÚ’ Trailer

rmtsa by rmtsa
February 23, 2024
in Celebrity
0
Afrofuturism Ascends To Vibrant New Heights In ‘IWÁJÚ’ Trailer
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

Ciara Clears The Air On Her ‘Feud’ With Rihanna

Girlfriends Cast Reunites For Tracee Ellis Ross’ Pattern Beauty

A Paris Men’s Fashion Week Diary With Quin Lewis – Essence

Source: Disney Animation/Kugali

Walt Disney Animation Studios teamed up with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali for visually stunning Sci-Fi series IWÁGÚ “bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos,” per the official synopsis.

Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the vibrant 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.

Check out the trailer below:

In IWÁJÚ, Kugali filmmakers (including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim, and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku) take viewers on a unique journey brought to life by the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan, and Weruche Opia.

Source: Disney Animation/Kugali

“Crafting the narrative of ‘Iwájú’ has been a journey of creative alchemy, blending the rich cultural tapestry of Lagos with imaginative leaps into the future,” said co-writer  Adeola Hudson.

Collaborating with my Kugali co-founders and the visionary artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios has been nothing short of magical. The heartbeat of my hometown resonates through every scene, and I am thrilled for the world to experience this unique fusion of tradition and futurism.”

With “authenticity and creativity at its heart,” Kugali is an African-owned and operated storytelling collective spearheading Africa’s modern emergence into the diverse media landscape.

Founded in 2017 by Tolu Olowofoyeku, Olufikayo Adeola, and Hamid Ibrahim with the purpose of sharing African stories with a global audience, Kugali Media has paved the way for a new generation of African storytellers.

The innovative company also entered the bustling video game market with Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef (in collaboration with Maliyo games) which takes players into the world of IWÁJÚ where they can explore authentic African delicacies through a fast-paced and accessible cooking game that celebrates the culture and cuisine of Nigeria.

Source: Disney

“Maliyo Games was the perfect studio to bring this authentic African-driven story to life with an original game,” said Sonoko Ishioka, Executive Director, Product Development, Disney Games.

“Through this collaboration with Disney and Kugali, Maliyo Games has captured the essence of IWÁJÚ by bringing their own vision, talent and expertise to a unique game inspired by vibrant Nigerian culture and cuisine.”

Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef will be available for purchase on iOS/Android on Feb. 28 along with all 6 episodes of IWÁJÚ streaming on Disney+.



Source link

Tags: AfrofuturismAscendsHeightsIWÁJÚtrailerVibrant
Share30Tweet19
rmtsa

rmtsa

Recommended For You

Ciara Clears The Air On Her ‘Feud’ With Rihanna

by rmtsa
June 30, 2025
0
Ciara Clears The Air On Her ‘Feud’ With Rihanna

Source: Kevin Mazur/MG25 / Getty Ciara is making it known that any beef she once had with Rihanna is…well…done. Although the two posed it up in cute pictures at this year’s Met...

Read more

Girlfriends Cast Reunites For Tracee Ellis Ross’ Pattern Beauty

by rmtsa
June 30, 2025
0
Girlfriends Cast Reunites For Tracee Ellis Ross’ Pattern Beauty

Source: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Tracee Ellis Ross tapped her Girlfriends castmates—Jill Marie Jones, Golden Brooks, and Persia White—for her Pattern Beauty brand’s first commercial. The 60-second...

Read more

A Paris Men’s Fashion Week Diary With Quin Lewis – Essence

by rmtsa
June 30, 2025
0
A Paris Men’s Fashion Week Diary With Quin Lewis – Essence

François-Xavier Watine For street style star Quin Lewis, the international fashion scene and Paris Men’s Fashion Week represent far more than just appointments on his calendar. Lewis, who...

Read more

Nelly Speaks On Trump Controversy & Shade Kamala Harris’ Past

by rmtsa
June 29, 2025
0
Nelly Speaks On Trump Controversy & Shade Kamala Harris’ Past

Nelly has finally addressed the backlash he received after performing at President Donald Trump’s Inaugural Liberty Ball back in January. The rapper stepped into The Shade Room to...

Read more

Stylist Mecca James-Williams On Launching Sweet Like JAM – Essence

by rmtsa
June 29, 2025
0
Stylist Mecca James-Williams On Launching Sweet Like JAM – Essence

Mecca James-Williams Three years ago fashion maven Mecca James-Williams moved to Jamaica, she says she felt a call to the island. Known for her styling contributions to Solange’s...

Read more
Next Post
Bobbi Althoff Settles Divorce With Husband Cory Two Weeks After He Filed • Hollywood Unlocked

Bobbi Althoff Settles Divorce With Husband Cory Two Weeks After He Filed • Hollywood Unlocked

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized

CATEGORIES

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result

Recent News

  • Jason Bateman and Jude Law Light Up Netflix’s Nightlife Drama Black Rabbit
  • Lady Gaga, Elton John Were Not Asked To Perform At Jeff Bezos’ Wedding
  • The Insane Story of Tim Burton’s ‘Superman’ Movie

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In