Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Iyanu Animated Series Lands Distribution Deal in Australia
Imagine a cartoon about a girl named Iyanu who lives in a magical place called Yorubaland, inspired by Nigerian culture.
This show, based on a comic book, is now coming to Australia!
A company called Lion Forge Entertainment made the show, and now the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will show it.
Australian viewers can watch the first episodes online starting September 26.
They can also watch it on TV starting September 29.
The story follows Iyanu as she discovers her powers and battles evil, joined by her friends and a magical leopard.
Season 2 will bring even more adventures!
Lion Forge Entertainment secured a distribution deal with ABC for the animated series 'Iyanu'.
The deal grants ABC exclusive free-to-air television and streaming rights in Australia.
Season 1 will launch on ABC iview on September 26 and on ABC Entertains from September 29.
'Iyanu' is adapted from the graphic novel series 'Iyanu: Child of Wonder'.
The series features an all-African voice cast and has already gained popularity in the U.S., UK, and Africa.
- Who
- Lion Forge Entertainment and ABC
- What
- Distribution deal for the animated series Iyanu
- When
- Season 1 debuts September 26 on ABC iview, with broadcasts starting September 29
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To bring the animated series to Australian audiences.
- Show Title
- Iyanu
- Distribution Deal
- ABC (Australia)
- Rights Acquired
- Free-to-air TV, free streaming, premiere
- Season 1 Debut
- ABC iview on September 26
- Broadcast Start
- ABC Entertains on September 29
- Based On
- Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novel