Soon to be a Cartoon Network/Max/Lion Forge Animationanimated series!Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythologycreated by the best Nigerian comics talent!Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told in the folklore of her people.It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an “age of wonders,” as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corruptcursed wildlife and strange, divine beastsare determined to destroy humanity, unless Iyanu can stop them.”Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience.” Roye Okupe, Founder/Creative Director at YouNeek Studios
About Artists & Writers:
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012.Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Malika Warrior Queen Animated Short.These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on Ventures Africas list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of NewAfrican Magazines 100 most influential Africans two years in a row (2016 & 2017). In August 2015, Roye’sdebut graphic novel: E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured onCNN,Forbes,The New York Times,NBC,The Guardian,ABC7,BBC,The Huffington Post,Mashableand more!