Iyanu: Child of Wonder Volume 3 - Paperback
by Roye Okupe (Author), Chima Kalu (Illustrator), Godwin Akpan (Illustrator)
Soon to be a Cartoon Network/Max/Lion Forge Animation animated series!
Iyanu makes her way to the Source to save all of Yorubaland from an ancient curse. This time, however, she has help from her new friends: Biyi, a carefree adventurer; Toye, the bookworm; and Ekun, the magical and opinionated giant leopard! Together, all four--also known as Team Chosen--embark on an epic adventure full of twists, turns, and laughs that will change their lives forever! Dark Horse and YouNeek Studios continue stories in a shared universe of African fantasy and superhero stories--the YouNeek YouNiverse!Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Malika - Warrior Queen Animated Short.
These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on Ventures Africa's list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of NewAfrican Magazines' 100 most influential Africans two years in a row (2016 & 2017). In August 2015, Roye's debut graphic novel: E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post, Mashable and more!At the heart of every product lies a unique story, driven by our passion for quality and innovation. Each item enhances your everyday life and sparks joy.