IYANU Creator Roye Okupe on Storytelling with Culture

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interview author Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu graphic novel series and co-creator of the animated series and films of the same name, currently airing on HBO Max and Cartoon Network! Okupe discusses the inspiration for Iyanu, airing on a legacy channel like Cartoon Network, incorporating his proud Nigerian / Yoruba culture in the work, what fans can expect in the future, and his love for video games! About IYANU: IYANU, the animated adaptation of the best-selling graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder. Inspired by Nigerian mythology and folklore, IYANU brings this rich heritage to global audiences. Synopsis: A teenage orphan girl with no recollection of her past suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities of her people.