Iyanu (2025)
"Do you believe in the child of wonder?"
Synopsis
Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.
Creator
Erica Motley, Kirsten Newlands, Stephanie Sperber
Network
Cartoon Network
Episodes
The Chosen
Iyanu, aka The Chosen, triggers her Divine Powers, escapes Elu, and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the evil lurking in Yorubaland.
The Exiles
Fleeing evil Chancellor Nuro, Iyanu meets the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and Biyi. As she uncovers her powers, she explores hidden Wonders beyond Elu.
The Eso of Eso
Kanfo, leader of the Eso Warriors, brings his son Toye to hunt Iyanu, while she meets Mama Sewa, a sage with secret knowledge of her past and powers.
The Arrival
As Elu's political climate worsens, Iyanu intensifies her training with Sewa while two armies converge on the Riverlands Settlement to capture her.
The People of the Deep
Iyanu, Biyi and Sewa battle the Corrupt Divine Beast Ekun and the People of the Deep, while Elu's Workers demand justice from the King and Nuro.
The Walk of Death
Iyanu, Biyi, Toye and Ekun (aka TEAM CHOSEN) cross The Rinku Plains to find The Source, key to Iyanu's powers and lifting the Curse on Yorubaland.
The Betrayal
As Elu falls into civil war, Biyi and the Oba share stories of heartbreak. Team Chosen struggles to reach The Source while Olori searches for Iyanu.
The Sacred
Team Chosen reaches The Sacred Settlement, where Iyanu must pass three Trials to prove she's The Chosen, while Nuro, now possessed, pursues them.
The Source (1)
As Cursed animals besiege Elu, Iyanu searches for The Source. Meanwhile, Biyi, Toye, Olori and Kanfo battle Nuro's forces to buy time for Iyanu.
The Source (2)
Iyanu reaches The Source and faces a devastating choice. As Elu nears destruction, her allies fight a final battle against Nuro and the Fallen One.
Iyanu: The Age of Wonders
Ages before The Chosen, Yorubaland thrives -- until the diabolical Meje appears. Warriors Dara and Ishe must stop it and prevent the Age of Darkness.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Iyanu
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
11
Production
Lion Forge Animation, Forefront Media Group, Impact X Capital
