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Iwájú

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2024
  • TV-PG
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.3K
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Iwájú (2024)
A comic-style animated sci-fi series set in Lagos that explores themes of class, innocence and challenging the status quo.
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A comic-style animated sci-fi series set in Lagos that explores themes of class, innocence and challenging the status quo.A comic-style animated sci-fi series set in Lagos that explores themes of class, innocence and challenging the status quo.A comic-style animated sci-fi series set in Lagos that explores themes of class, innocence and challenging the status quo.

  • Creator
    • Ziki Nelson
  • Stars
    • Simisola Gbadamosi
    • Dayo Okeniyi
    • Femi Branch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Ziki Nelson
    • Stars
      • Simisola Gbadamosi
      • Dayo Okeniyi
      • Femi Branch
    • 23User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations total

    Episodes6

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    TopTop-rated1 season2024

    Videos5

    Iwaju: Lagos Traffic (UK)
    Clip 1:17
    Iwaju: Lagos Traffic (UK)
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:35
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:35
    Official Trailer
    Iwaju
    Trailer 1:33
    Iwaju
    Iwaju (Australia)
    Trailer 1:36
    Iwaju (Australia)
    Iwaju (UK)
    Trailer 1:35
    Iwaju (UK)

    Photos20

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    Simisola Gbadamosi
    • Tola Martins
    • 2024
    Dayo Okeniyi
    Dayo Okeniyi
    • Tunde Martins
    • 2024
    Femi Branch
    • Bode DeSousa
    • 2024
    Siji Soetan
    • Kole Adesola
    • 2024
    Weruche Opia
    Weruche Opia
    • Otin
    • 2024
    Nabil Abdulrashid
    • Hawkers & Lackeys…
    • 2024
    Bisola Aiyeola
    • Happiness
    • 2024
    Toyin Oshinaike
    • Godspower
    • 2024
    Sodiq Yusuff
    • Sunday Adelekan
    • 2024
    Francis Polo
    • Ejiro
    • 2024
    Obi Maduegbuna
    • Lackeys
    • 2024
    • Creator
      • Ziki Nelson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    10segunehinfun1

    Loved it

    Great show....absolutely authentic. Proud of the show, proud of the creators and grateful to Disney for the opportunity to showcase an African story.

    Watched it and was aesthetically pleasing to watch and authentic in its rendering of a quintessential Africa (Nigerian & Lagos) story.

    Kudos to the Disney team, writers and Director/Producers. They were able to project a different and real view of an African story that is unique but has universal implications and appeal as well.

    This will go a long way in shaping young artists, animators, sketch writers and graphics and VFX professionals outlook on how to imagine, create and execute such inspirational storytelling.
    7nwachuksachie

    Futuristic Lagos Indeed

    This animation didn't disappoint, Disney did a good work wiith it. Not to drop any spoiler, this is a must watch for everyone, it's funny, a little bit of action, family and tech. It won't be bad to see more of this kind of animation coming out of Nigeria.

    It really nice to watch movies that reflect our culture as Nigerians. This animation is one an adult and kids can watch.

    Would have loved to see more. For a mini series the story felt rushed. It should have told us more about the characters in it. We have so many tribes in Nigeria, the movie made it seem like we just have Yorubas only.....
    6sofiahoes

    It's alright

    This show does have a unique premise and location, being a Sci-Fi in Nigeria. However, I couldn't find this show particularly entertaining, my little sister did like it though. The main character seems good enough, though I wish there was some more depth put into them. This is a safe show, it's not risky at all besides the themes of kidnapping, and it is just boring to watch. It feels empty, like so much of the things Disney has been creating. With that said, I still think the show is good and it's not cheaply made or written, it's just missing that Disney magic that made some of my favorite Disney cartoons.
    10simonebostic

    My son and I loved it!

    When I found it I binged watched all the available episodes. Since my 3 year old son saw it the first time three days ago he has been asking for only this. I guess this will be taking the place of Aladin and Moana on our TV stream. He loves the story and the lizard, but I love seeing a different culture portrayed with people who look like us.

    I particularly like the language authenticity and the use of names true to the region. The native dress is spectacular and choosing and preferring local foods make the story more believable and rich. I also like the development of the characters, no one is totally good or totally evil, we see the character development in a beautiful story that children can relate to.
    10scsrand

    Super cute!

    Such a cute show and nice storyline. I think I enjoyed this as much as my daughter did. I really appreciate Disney for streaming this and letting it stay true to its origins. It's always refreshing to see other countries being represented in the media here in America.

    I really like how they used Nigerian actors to tell a Nigerian story, and kept the dialect accurate to the country. I think Disney should be open to doing more projects like this in the future. I think it would be nice for the younger generation (the one my daughter is in) to be able to see multicultural representation on major platforms, such as Disney.

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    • Trivia
      "Iwaju" is the Yoruba word for "future". The Yoruba are a West African ethnic group who inhabit Nigeria (where this show is set), Benin and Togo.
    • Connections
      Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The D23 Expo 2022 Special (2022)

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    • Release date
      • February 28, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • Nigeria
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Iwaju
    • Filming locations
      • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Production companies
      • Agora Studio
      • Cinesite
      • Disney Television Animation
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 16m(136 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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