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Iyanu: New African Cartoon Series Premieres on Cartoon Network

The animated series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” has officially premiered today, April 5, 2025, on Cartoon Network at 9:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. For viewers who prefer streaming, the series will be available on Max starting tomorrow, April 6.
Based on the graphic novel by Roye Okupe, “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” unfolds in a world inspired by Yoruba culture and mythology. The narrative centres on Iyanu, a teenage orphan who discovers she possesses extraordinary abilities reminiscent of ancient deities. As she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, Iyanu joins forces with friends Biyi and Toye to confront looming threats and uncover the mysteries of her past.
A notable aspect of the srieseriesits commitment to authenticity, featuring an all-African voice cast and music by Grammy-winning Afropop artist Yemi Alade. This dedication aims to provide viewers with a rich and immersive experience that honours Nigerian heritage.
The inaugural season comprises ten episodes, with new episodes scheduled to air weekly on Cartoon Network. Streaming availability on Max will follow each broadcast, ensuring audiences have flexible viewing options.
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Bright Chimezie Expresses Gratitude as Davido Names Him a Musical Inspiration

Nigerian Singer Bright Chimezie expresses gratitude towards colleagues, Davido after he mentioned him as his source of inspiration.
During a recent interview with Hip Tv, Chimezie expressed his surprise to when he was mentioned by Davido. He then expresses thanks to the singer for recognizing him and using him a role model.
“Words cannot describe how I feel. I’m so delighted. I feel honoured. And I’m grateful to Davido for recognising that he drew inspiration from me,” he said.
“I didn’t even know that his song With You was inspired by my song Because Of English. He was the person who made me to understand that. He put a call across to me and confessed that he was inspired by my song. The humility and everything, I feel so happy about it.”
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Singer Flavour Reveals How P-Square Sparked His Journey into Music Creation

Popular Nigerian Singer Flavour reveals how the former music duo, P-Square, inspired his musical career.
During a recent interview, the singer shares his first encounter with the P-Square, Peter and Paul Okoye. He states how he experienced the duo perform and noticed the change in the audience, and how in that moment he got inspired.
“I was just watching, they did their thing. When they left, the manager turned and said ‘oya!’ then it started to occur to me that these guys, the difference is they create their own music, they make a sound and go to the studio and record and that’s how it’s done, and you are just a music man.”
“So how do I switch from music man to an artist, that was the difficult part of it and I thought it was going to be easy because I could play, I could sing…but now to create your own sound, where are you going to start from?”
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Nigerian Rapper Illbliss Expresses Deep Concern Over Nigeria’s Direction: “Look Around Us”

Nigerian Rapper Illbliss express his worry and concern regarding the current state of the nation. He shares that this might on e of the dangerous period in history happening to Nigeria.
During a recent interview, the rapper spoke on the happening of Nigeria and highlighted his concerns with the country. He recalled a song called ‘Country” and how it was about a country and a different kind of war. The song spoke to the problems of the country and the rapper related it to Nigeria.
“We are in a very dangerous part of our history where the government is matching our energy. We thought we had social media but so much happens on the same social media space and you begin to wonder the government had begun to fund theories of distraction or is this government a lot more advanced now? I mean, look around us.”
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