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Iyanu (2025)

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Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.

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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Serah Johnson
    Iyanu (voice) Serah Johnson
  • Profile picture of Okey Jude
    Biyi (voice) Okey Jude
  • Profile picture of Samuel Kugbiyi
    Toye (voice) Samuel Kugbiyi
  • Profile picture of Adesua Etomi-Wellington
    Olori (voice) Adesua Etomi-Wellington
  • Profile picture of Blossom Chukwujekwu
    Kanfo (voice) Blossom Chukwujekwu
  • Profile picture of Stella Damasus
    Sewa (voice) Stella Damasus
  • Profile picture of Shaffy Bello
    Emi (voice) Shaffy Bello

Videos

Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2025

9 episodes

Season 1 of Iyanu premiered on April 5, 2025

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Keywords

  • coming of age
  • based on graphic novel
  • heroine
  • divine powers
  • young girl