Iwaju – First Walt Disney Animated series based on Lagos, Nigeria

The story is focused on a young girl named Tola Martins (Simisola Gbadamosi) who wants to explore the mainland of her home. Alongside her new pet lizard, Otin, she goes on a learning journey of her country.

However, she is soon targeted by a mysterious villain whose motivations emphasise the show’s class and economic disparity themes.

According to popular reviews, Iwaju tells a predictable tale but doesn’t shy away from highlighting global issues. The six-episode series delves into themes such as financial class relations, the menace of kidnapping, familial bonds, childlike curiosity, and more.

TO BE AIRED on DSTV 303

Pan-African viewers will now have access to Iwaju, the Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Kugali animation on DStv’s Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303), which was previously only going to be available on the Disney+ streaming service.

VOICE OVERS include

Nollywood actresses Shaffy Bello, Bisola Aiyeola, and Femi Branch are among the voice performers for Iwaju. Ayo Okeniyi, Simisola Gbadamosi, Siji Soetan, Obi Maduegbuna, Kehinde Bankole, Chioma Omeruah, Tosin Oshinaike, Weruche Opia, a British-Nigerian actor, and Lala Akindoju, who also serves as the casting director, are the others.

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