Acclaimed singer Yemi Alade has been tapped to record and perform the theme song for the upcoming Nigerian superhero animation ‘Iyanu’, produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.
In a video message on the serial’s YouTube channel, Alade expressed her excitement, saying, “Hello, everyone… I’ve been asked to sing the theme song for the incredible animated series ‘Iyanu’… Enjoy my song ‘Iyanu’ right now. This is a love message from me to you, and I really hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.”
‘Iyanu’ is an adaptation of the popular graphic novel by Nigerian creator Roye Okupe, steeped in Nigerian culture and mythology. The theme song is a collaboration between Alade, Lion Forge Entertainment, Alcon Sleeping Giant, and lead composer Femi Agunbiade.
The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Serah Johnson, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Stella Damasus, and is set to debut in the U.S. and Africa in 2025. Alade’s involvement marks another milestone in her career, following her work on Beyoncé’s ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album.
