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Walt Disney Animation Studios and KUGALI mini-series "Iwájú" will have it's Disney Channel premiere on Monday, February 2 at 7:00PM EST via Cable Forum.

Iwájú Trailer

In futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, Tol is a young girl from the wealthy island and Kole, a self-taught tech expert, is her best friend. The two discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their quite different worlds.

Kugali and Walt Disney Animation's Iwájú is directed by Olufikayo Ziki Adeola from a screenplay by Adeola and Halima Hudson. Hamid Ibrahim serves as production designer on the series and Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku serves as cultural consultant. Iwájú stars the voice talents of Simisola Gbadamosi (Tola), Siji Soetan (Kole), Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, and Weruche Opia.

Disney+ Sets Key Art And Trailer For KUGALI and Walt Disney Animation Studios "IWAJU"

The official trailer and new key art has arrived for Iwájú — a brand new series from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African comic-book/ entertainment company Kugali, streaming on Disney+ beginning February 28.

Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola (voice of Simisola Gbadamosi), a young girl from the wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole (Siji Soetan), 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.

IWAJU soundtrack by Walt Disney Records will debut March 1, 2024 on all digital music platforms. The music is by renowned Nigerian composer Ré Olunuga, whose credits include score for Walt Disney Studios "Rise" (2020).

All the Iwájú vibes with sounds and music✨

IWÁJÚ Original Score by Ré Olunuga and Walt Disney Records