Iyanu
Description
Takes place in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland and centers around Iyanu, a teenage orphan girl who studies Yoruba history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life. One day, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders. With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers as they embark on a remarkable journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland. Throughout her adventure, she’ll uncover the truth about her past, her parents and her ultimate destiny to save the world.
Company Info & Contacts
Lion Forge Entertainment (LFE) is an Academy Award-winning, Black-owned animation and live-action studio focusing on diverse stories, authentically told. Founded in 2019, LFE focuses primarily on the kids and family and YA demographics. We showcase and celebrate talent from under-represented communities through TV, film, publishing and consumer products. LFE is dedicated to ensuring that all kids and families see themselves represented on-screen and to developing career opportunities for women and minorities. We focus on: building global transmedia franchises around Lion Forge IP; expanding partnerships through distribution, financing and co-production; spearheading licensing and merchandising initiatives; and live-action film and TV development. Lion Forge Entertainment is based in Los Angeles, California with a preproduction studio in Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the Polarity group of companies, which includes Oni Lion Forge Comics (domestic publishing) and Magnetic Press (international publishing).
