Supply: Disney Animation/Kugali
Walt Disney Animation Studios teamed up with Pan-African leisure firm Kugali for visually gorgeous Sci-Fi collection IWÁGÚ “bursting with distinctive visible parts and technological developments impressed by the spirit of Lagos,” per the official synopsis.
Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the colourful coming-of-age story follows Tola–a younger lady from the rich island and her greatest buddy, Kole–a self-taught tech skilled as they uncover the secrets and techniques and risks hidden of their completely different worlds.
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In IWÁJÚ, Kugali filmmakers (together with director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, manufacturing designer Hamid Ibrahim, and cultural advisor Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku) take viewers on a singular journey dropped at life by the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Department, Siji Soetan, and Weruche Opia.
Supply: Disney Animation/Kugali
“Crafting the narrative of ‘Iwájú’ has been a journey of artistic alchemy, mixing the wealthy cultural tapestry of Lagos with imaginative leaps into the longer term,” stated co-writer Adeola Hudson.
Collaborating with my Kugali co-founders and the visionary artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios has been nothing in need of magical. The heartbeat of my hometown resonates by each scene, and I’m thrilled for the world to expertise this distinctive fusion of custom and futurism.”
With “authenticity and creativity at its coronary heart,” Kugali is an African-owned and operated storytelling collective spearheading Africa’s trendy emergence into the various media panorama.
Based in 2017 by Tolu Olowofoyeku, Olufikayo Adeola, and Hamid Ibrahim with the aim of sharing African tales with a worldwide viewers, Kugali Media has paved the best way for a brand new technology of African storytellers.
The progressive firm additionally entered the bustling online game market with Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef (in collaboration with Maliyo video games) which takes gamers into the world of IWÁJÚ the place they’ll discover genuine African delicacies by a fast-paced and accessible cooking sport that celebrates the tradition and delicacies of Nigeria.
Supply: Disney
“Maliyo Video games was the right studio to deliver this genuine African-driven story to life with an unique sport,” stated Sonoko Ishioka, Government Director, Product Improvement, Disney Video games.
“Via this collaboration with Disney and Kugali, Maliyo Video games has captured the essence of IWÁJÚ by bringing their very own imaginative and prescient, expertise and experience to a singular sport impressed by vibrant Nigerian tradition and delicacies.”
Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef might be accessible for buy on iOS/Android on Feb. 28 together with all 6 episodes of IWÁJÚ streaming on Disney+.
