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A cutout from ‘Iyanu’ poster showing the lead character wielding a bow and arrow, with two other characters beside her.

‘Iyanu’ is adapted from Okupe and YouNeek Studios’ graphic novel series, ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder,’ published by the iconic Dark Horse Comics.

Photo courtesy of Lion Forge Entertainment.

Roye Okupe on Creating ‘Iyanu,’ an Authentic Nigerian Story, for Everyone

Based on the Dark Horse-published graphic novel, the Nigerian-born animator and storyteller’s series will be available worldwide on Cartoon Network, Max, and Showmax in 2025.