A new Disney animated series draws on stories and characters developed by the pan-African entertainment company, Kugali. The series “Iwájú” is a coming-of-age story set in a futuristic city inspired by Lagos, Nigeria. Host Carol Hills previews the series, and examines the unique partnership between the US entertainment giant and a young UK-based startup whose mission is to tell authentic African stories.
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