Lagos, Nigeria – Lion Forge Entertainment, a prominent Black-owned animation studio, is set to host a panel discussion at the Lagos Comic Con on September 14th. The event will center around “Iyanu,” a highly anticipated animated series based on the “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” graphic novel.
The panel, titled “IYANU: Creating a Nigerian Superhero Series for the World,” will feature key figures behind the project. Godwin Akpan, the series’ art director and illustrator of the original graphic novel, will be joined by Serah Johnson, the voice actress for the titular character “Iyanu.”
This exclusive event will delve into the creative process of transforming the graphic novel into a global animated series. Panelists will include Victor Sanchez Aghahowa, Head of Production for MultiChoice West Africa, alongside Akinboye Sunkanmi and Toyin Ajetunmobi, the illustrators who brought the graphic novel to life.
While Roye Okupe, the creator and showrunner of “Iyanu,” will not be physically present, a special video message will kick off the panel discussion.
“Iyanu” is slated for release on Cartoon Network and Max in the US, while Showmax, the exclusive African streaming partner for the series, will debut it across 44 African countries in 2025. Showmax is also the official media partner for Lagos Comic Con.
