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Popular singer Yemi Alade has been selected to record and perform the theme song for Lion Forge Entertainment’s upcoming Nigerian superhero animation, 'Iyanu'. The singer shared the exciting news in a video message posted on the serial’s YouTube channel on Saturday.
In her announcement, Yemi Alade said, “Hello, everyone, my name is Yemi Alade. I’ve fantastic news for you today. I just want to share with you right now that I’ve been asked to sing the theme song for the incredible animated series ‘Iyanu’. Enjoy my song ‘Iyanu’ right now. This is a love message from me to you and I really hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.”
'Iyanu' is an adaptation of the popular graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder by Nigerian creator and filmmaker Roye Okupe. The series is deeply rooted in Nigerian culture and mythology.
The theme song is a collaborative effort between Yemi Alade, Lion Forge Entertainment, Alcon Sleeping Giant, and Femi Agunbiade, the lead composer for the series.
The animation is set to premiere in 2025, with U.S. audiences able to watch it on Cartoon Network and Max, and viewers in 44 African countries able to stream it on Showmax.
The star-studded cast of 'Iyanu' includes Serah Johnson as Iyanu, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Stella Damasus, Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Shaffy Bello.
Yemi Alade’s involvement in 'Iyanu' follows her previous work on Beyoncé’s album The Lion King: The Gift, which served as a theme album for the animated movie The Lion King.
Source: DP
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Source: DP
#YemiAlade
#Iyanu
#LionKing
#Beyoncé
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