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Adesua Etomi Leads Malika Film in Major Creative Role
Adesua Etomi Malika film role sees actress executive-produce and voice the lead in Roye Okupe’s upcoming afro-anime feature
Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi has been announced as executive producer and lead voice cast for *Malika: Warrior Queen*, an upcoming animation feature created by Roye Okupe.
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The project, revealed on Thursday, adapts the 2017 graphic novel series published by YouNeek Studios and centres on a 15th-century African queen who rises to power amid political turmoil and war.
The story follows Malika as she inherits the throne, unites a divided kingdom, and confronts both internal betrayal and external threats, including the powerful Ming Dynasty.
The narrative blends African mythology with epic fantasy in a bold creative direction.
Etomi’s involvement marks a significant step in the production, placing a prominent Nollywood figure at the forefront of an emerging afro-anime genre.
Singapore-based August Media Group has joined the film as co-producer and financier, committing to cover up to one-third of production and marketing costs.
The company will also oversee animation production, working with studios and artists across Asia.
Chief Executive Officer Jyotirmoy Saha said the project pushes creative boundaries and brings together top animation talent to realise Okupe’s vision.
Okupe, whose animated series Iyanu has gained traction on Cartoon Network, described the collaboration as a powerful boost to the film’s visual storytelling and global appeal.
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Malika: Warrior Queen represents a dynamic expansion of African storytelling into global animation, positioning afro-anime as a growing force in international cinema.
”WATER and Garri,” Nollywood blockbuster featuring Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage in her first acting role, is set for premiere on May 10, its producers have said.
Nollytrailers reports that Meji Alabi, director of the film made the announcement on his Instagram page.
He wrote: “Always wanted to shoot a movie, so we did. D- excited to share that our new Film “Water & Garri” @WaterAndGarri Film is coming out on May 10th on @Primevideo.”
The highly anticipated movie produced by Jimi Adesanya is slated for premiere on Prime Video, a subscription video on-demand over-the-top (OTTP) streaming and rental service.
The star-studded movie features Tiwa Savage in her acting debut alongside other Nollywood actors, including Jemima Osunde, Mike Afolarin, and Andrew Bunting.
“Water and Garri” is inspired by Tiwa Savage’s second EP song of same title that was released in 2021.
In the five-track EP, the singer explores themes of love, identity and self-discovery, all of which appear in the anticipated film.
According to the producers, the plot of “Water and Garri” follows the tale of Aisha, an ambitious fashion designer with a budding career in the United States.
She, however, returned to her native home after 10 years following a family bereavement.
Back at home, things have changed, violence escalated while tension is high everywhere.
As Aisha reconnects with her family, she must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind.
The intrigues that follow is what make “Water and Garri” a must- watch for moviegoers.
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‘Inspired by the spirit of Lagos’: Disney releases trailer for Afro-futurist animation Iwájú
In Disney’s upcoming animated show, Iwájú, nothing is what it seems.
The limited series is set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria and tells the coming-of-age story of Tola and her best friend, Kole, according to a series description.
Together, “they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds”, the description states.
The series is set to be made available on Disney+ from 28 February.
Iwájú is produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Kugali Media, which is an entertainment company “focused on telling stories inspired by African Culture”, according to their website.
Their stories “respect the history, embrace the present and imagine the future of Africa”, the website states. Part of their core values is also supporting African creators.
The show’s description reads: “Kugali filmmakers -including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku – take viewers on a unique journey into the world of Iwájú, bursting with unique visual elements and technological advancements inspired by the spirit of Lagos.”
Iwájú is part of a larger wave of Afro-futurist animation delivered by major studios, including shows like Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes, Supa Team 4 and Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire.
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