I can’t wait! It’s good to see some African fantasy in pop culture. As an African history enthusiast I love seeing our cultures showcased. I can’t wait to see the Yoruba cultural inspiration! 😁👏🏾
@MrVariant2 ай бұрын
It's a lot better these days. Tales of kenzera zau was fun though prince of persia the lost crown was better. Disney had a selection of african animated shows iwaju and kizazi moto. Not African per say, but that big Jim and the white boy was a funny take on huck finn too. Codex black I believe was indigenous.
@Hinokami7772 ай бұрын
Another great upcoming animated series about a black girl is called Invincible fight girl
@dablaccseaproductions5279Ай бұрын
You call yourself an enthusiast but I’ve seen you claim Kemet as a non-black African civilisation before.
@LionClanChiefАй бұрын
@ 😂 Iyanu is based on Yoruba culture lad it has nothing to do with Kemet! I say the descendants of ancient Egypt are there in modern Egypt based on genetics. Some would appear to be black others no that’s my stance Egypt was and is mixed! Claiming their history when you’re not if this region is disrespectful in my opinion just like Europeans like Robert Sepehr trying to claim my ancestors and our cultures is disrespectful!
@dablaccseaproductions5279Ай бұрын
@@LionClanChief “I’m one of the good blacks” 😂😂 also no one said Iyanu was based on Kemet
@kwabenadan86073 ай бұрын
Well done Nigeria
@nengakgofwen25583 ай бұрын
Na...well done Youneek
@Dany-rx7rs2 ай бұрын
Yeah, Nigeria!!
@ConfidenceAmudaКүн бұрын
Finally African animation is getting it's ground thanks to Nigeria hopefully this show is able to last at least 2 or 4 seasons it looks EPIC!!!
@wingmanimation3 ай бұрын
Akira slide on a panther? Straight 🔥
@solomonchiamaka19262 ай бұрын
It's giving Avatar vibes, even the intro and I love it
@K.KLovelyz2 ай бұрын
Fr!! It's so good
@josephhamori57427 күн бұрын
Ikr. I was like " Say whhhaaa?!? They're basically giving us a nubian avatar?? How cool is that??"
@bangaleedukuly77703 ай бұрын
Magnificent! The future of Afro animation right here. 😊
@ReeChad.3 ай бұрын
The company which owns this is runned by an American , darkhorse comics
@LionClanChief3 ай бұрын
@@ReeChad.the comic it’s based on was made by Youneek Studios a Nigerian studio.
@newgennewplan2 ай бұрын
it looks terrible
@LionClanChief2 ай бұрын
@@newgennewplan if you say so.
@afrancis74752 ай бұрын
Homegirl became the avatar and the animation is crispy!
@b1njjj952 ай бұрын
Can't wait! We need more shows that feature beautiful African culture!
@LionClanChief2 ай бұрын
Amen 2 that.
@kijanajenkins25462 ай бұрын
True that.
@LavishStruggle203 ай бұрын
The animation may take some time for me to get used but that's just me nitpicking. I'm looking forward to this. These creative stories deserve way more attention and acknowledgement. I'm really rooting for Roye especially after his appearance/interview with AYChristene.
@isaacanimalogo-45482 ай бұрын
When Disney won't give us an African Princess or Warrior another studio will give it to us in 2D!🌍🇳🇬
@LionClanChief2 ай бұрын
Disney would butcher it anyway. So let them avoid Africa.
@scarletkingdom23592 ай бұрын
Love cartoon network for this
@HoneyHoops222 ай бұрын
This is absolutely gorgeous! Love a strong black female lead 😌🙌
@prowolf6332 ай бұрын
I am hoping hard that this show will last a long time! I hope for 5 seasons
@EnclaviousFiragaАй бұрын
Don't count on it. Racism is still too prevalent.
@skullgamer642 ай бұрын
It’s like Avatar and Wakanda merged into one.
@LionClanChiefАй бұрын
Why oh why do you people assume everything African in pop culture is “Wakanda” 🤦🏾♂️
@KapayaSiameАй бұрын
@@LionClanChiefdue to Marvel media being a big thing and its massive popularity, Wakanda is the image of Africa in pop culture
@silverbullet537Ай бұрын
THIS is what it means to be diverse, THIS is what representation is, THIS is how to be inclusive, not just taking pre existing characters and making reskinned sloppy second versions of them, but creating originality, kids of various cultures across the globe don’t need to “feel seen” they need to be seen
@lokimiguel2452Ай бұрын
This is how to be racist this how to be condescending this is how to complain about black people
@silverbullet537Ай бұрын
@@lokimiguel2452 you dont sound like someone who has any real thoughts.....
@lokimiguel2452Ай бұрын
@silverbullet537 hey are there any more character you want to whitewash like ras al ghul or sunspot?
@silverbullet537Ай бұрын
@@lokimiguel2452 not at all familiar with sunspot so I can’t speak to that, but in the case of Ras Al ghul there are plenty of fair skinned straight haired Arabs, that being said, if the character were to ever be recast then yes, an Arab actor should be the one playing him, no question about it, I sure as shit don’t want blade, static or cyborg whitewashed
@lokimiguel2452Ай бұрын
@silverbullet537 he has Chinese roots lol
@JFrostMusic3 ай бұрын
I am a chosen, I am a chosen, I am a chosen!! 😂
@tolu6193 ай бұрын
OMG You did NOT!!!!
@tolu6193 ай бұрын
OMG You did NOT!!!!
@JFrostMusic3 ай бұрын
@@tolu619 😂😂😂
@peacenmodeme2 ай бұрын
You got it b4 I could😂😂😂
@scorpzgca3 ай бұрын
This will be amazing wow African superheroine wow
@deltrondc3 ай бұрын
some capoeira i love it
@retro62942 ай бұрын
I've been wanting to know African culture to expand my understanding. I hope this will be something good for all ages and people to enjoy.
@mariaxxe79932 ай бұрын
Seeing that a cartoon is being made out of the book is cool. I randomly found the book while browsing through my school’s online library and the book caught my eye because Iyanu is my name. Then I get recommended this a whole year after reading the book. I’m just happy the Yoruba culture is being showcased.
@rickymcgruder4868Ай бұрын
finally we actually get a black anime. and a black cartoon that is not some sterotypical bullcrap. and positive martial arts anime.
@OpenBiolabsGuy2 ай бұрын
This has some serious “Avatar the Last Airbender” vibes.
@BrandonHill-b9h2 ай бұрын
Secret Saturday and Avatar is what I'm getting.
@TerraStory225MYA2 ай бұрын
Very nice to see an action fantasy story featuring black people. Very refreshing!
@Crusader-Ramos453 ай бұрын
I’m looking forward to it!
@homerotrevino94752 ай бұрын
You know,me too. I might.
@fairytail79632 ай бұрын
Nice I look forward to seeing this
@homerotrevino94752 ай бұрын
Definitely.
@mburks37482 ай бұрын
Daaang. I remember reading the graphic novel some years back. Glad to see that it's getting its due.
@yonderboygames3 ай бұрын
Love to see it. We need more of this!!
@jayhollow29363 ай бұрын
I can't wait and I love the animation! I haven't been this excited for a non japanese animated series since G.I Joe Renegades back in 2011.
@cbpostservice3 ай бұрын
woah. lots to say but i'll stick with this... i'm so happy they kept the bottoms of their feet and inside of their hands a lighter color! And it seems... like good and peace and stuff. so that's nice too sometimes.
@LongLiveHIM6662 ай бұрын
"You are the avater" lol I love the smoothness of the animation. Reminds me a ATLA. ❤
@princekyle41322 ай бұрын
Knowing streaming, it’s gonna get fantastic reviews and lots of views, only to be cancelled after one season 😭
@LionClanChiefАй бұрын
God forbid 😩
@tamesagamble-adiamo65412 ай бұрын
Excellent love it 🧘🏽♀️🙏🏽🇳🇬
@ryanperez19992 ай бұрын
I read the books after I saw this and I'm so amped to see it animated. It's like Avatar: The Last Airbender but set in Africa.
@raizenotaku53782 ай бұрын
Well done Yoruba
@theworldofblardalough25462 ай бұрын
Liked, saved and followed
@dracodawnstars82453 ай бұрын
OMG!! THIS IS EPIC!! I CAN'T WAIT!!! I got chills just watching this!!!
@augustovini23-wx2djАй бұрын
This is absolutely fantastic!
@yrevra24072 ай бұрын
This looks AWESOME!! Wow! This is really cool! Go Africa!!
@Amdecreations.3 ай бұрын
Excellent, looking forward to watching. Well done, team 👏🏾
@Septic-HeartsАй бұрын
I am praying for people not to sleep on this I need this to be a full series with a theatrical release at the least.
@LionClanChiefАй бұрын
It is a series it’s coming out next year in spring it’s been green-lit for season 2 too.
@EmekaPascal-j2g3 ай бұрын
Omg Roy okupe I am chukwuemeka from Nigeria I swear guy your animation wan kill me here
@Kitsune_10013 ай бұрын
Loved the animation, Dis we need "I am a chosen' ?😂
@angelasaunders35582 ай бұрын
Oooh! Looks good ❤
@be.amazingkelly2 ай бұрын
Love the work these guys are doing.
@taichi293 ай бұрын
I can't wait to see this.
@kijanajenkins25462 ай бұрын
This is looking really good.
@DragonKnight9000Күн бұрын
Bro im just gonna say this is giving me avatar vibes and this the African avatar we needed other than korra
@jackrock3978Ай бұрын
I just watched the different clips this is truly the next last Airbender
@ConfidenceAmudaКүн бұрын
It's not a last airbender clone give it's chance not every chosen one story is avatar
@xbalanque20243 ай бұрын
Brilliant 🎉
@Oku_yappin3 ай бұрын
Lion Forge bout to make a me for themselves with this one
@benjaminowiadolor83793 ай бұрын
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩So Excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@YupImNegus3 ай бұрын
Lookin dope!! 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥
@AnimeChris903 ай бұрын
Hella Dope
@SlapstickGenius232 ай бұрын
It’s based on a fun comic book too! Holy crap I even read it at the Sydney CBD library at Chinatown.
@samuelhunter46313 ай бұрын
Lets gooooo, this looks FIRE!!!
@campaignvillain2 ай бұрын
So basically we got Black Avatar going in this mix. Okay!👌🏽💯 let’s see how this go.
@josephhamori57427 күн бұрын
Yes sir!
@wem_iii2 ай бұрын
The animation looks great. Definitely checking it out. I don't like the chosen name but I'll just have to wait and see I guess.
@kojo74853 ай бұрын
I've seen this book 📖 at the Barnes and Noble store in Triangle 🔺️ Town Center Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina 🛍 🏬 🛒 🛍 🏬 🛒 🛍 🏬
@lyang44063 ай бұрын
This is beautiful! keep on going. In a side note though, the "Chosen" trope is a overused trope. I hope you will deliver it in an original way. good luck !
@StylusShade2 ай бұрын
1:26 I actively squeed when I saw her doing capoeira. Or is it n'golo?
@joshuajames57072 ай бұрын
Oh they did not play with us this time yall, and we need to not play with them. How long we been clamoring for real Black animation and real Black stories and here we about to get that Secret Saturdays, Young Justice quality out of (what at least for me and my algorithm was) nowhere? They even took the time to color the palms. Do NOT play this like it’s about to be mid just because you see actual Black designs on your screen!! I’m sharing tf out of this, let’s make sure Iyanu sees support. I don’t want to hear not nan crusty boardroom exec saying this didn’t get the numbers and that’s why they just haaave to cancel it after one season, I need to see us talking about this
@shakeemwinn36472 ай бұрын
Well done.
@josephine70303 ай бұрын
Wow 🥹🎉🎉 Been waiting 3 years for this Amazing!
@Hippie_Fountain2 ай бұрын
Well done!
@scotthearts96342 ай бұрын
This is so good! I can't wait! 😊😁
@queensaharaice73762 ай бұрын
Ooooh, this looks fire!
@Creathrod3 ай бұрын
Nice 👍🏿 1:42 😅
@xaxacapric30222 ай бұрын
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Blown away! I hope fans of Avatar the Last Airbender and Black Panther both find this and love this!
@mugen17772 ай бұрын
Imagine if this show & "black sands" had a crossover?!?
@SH-eg8vh3 ай бұрын
I cannot wait to see that movie.
@EmmanuelChadee2 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!!!
@Kaiju_2223 ай бұрын
🔥congrats, we will be watching.!
@OnmonyaSilverjoy3 ай бұрын
I am a chosen😂
@annpayton2 ай бұрын
Netflix™ Original please, Thanks! ❤🥰 This looks good indeed!!! 💯 1:51
@LionClanChiefАй бұрын
Cartoon Network is distributing this so it definitely won’t be on Netflix.
@Skyakanda2 ай бұрын
Time is telling 🔥🔥🔥
@richiexp23 ай бұрын
Great stuff...
@Terranova578213 ай бұрын
YYYYAAAASSSS! Its Coming #iyanu
@moroniafrifa6142 ай бұрын
Incredible!
@edmundquarshie86813 ай бұрын
Gr8t work Roye Okupe🔥🔥
@sailorpluto99142 ай бұрын
Love it ✨️.
@ADF-fe7fv3 ай бұрын
VERY cool! Nuff said.
@wem_iii2 ай бұрын
Let's GOOOO!
@olaniyitaofeekoyetola77893 ай бұрын
💯💯💯
@heafie2 ай бұрын
I am excited for this one 🎉😊
@detectivenora3 ай бұрын
IT ACTUALLY LOOKS SO GOOD
@izachi-chan24322 ай бұрын
The animation is BEAUTIFUL, the character designs are unique, the story seems interesting... ... It's gonna get cancelled after 1 or 2 seasons, knowing how Streaming services operate 😢
@LionClanChiefАй бұрын
God forbid
@drawnseeker3 ай бұрын
So cool!!
@Oku_yappin3 ай бұрын
Well done Roye Okupe
@Shafikage2 ай бұрын
Faya 🔥🔥
@Brandknew.2 ай бұрын
🔥
@vickywicky082 ай бұрын
Akira slide with a panther!? Epic
@Peacebewithu343 ай бұрын
Loveeee it ( Wheezie's voice) 😅
@imaniislander7553 ай бұрын
This is awesome 👌
@paulnathaniel13563 ай бұрын
I am a Chosen 🔥
@afroscifizianzcomix78363 ай бұрын
Very good 👏 👍
@turkhi3 ай бұрын
Pretty awesome 😊
@eon0013 ай бұрын
Lets goooo!!!!!!
@sugarzblossom81683 ай бұрын
This has potential
@Qegami3 ай бұрын
Interesting indeed
@dhare073 ай бұрын
Where will it be playing? I want to see this. I've been waiting for this someone now. So exciting.