Futuristic Lagos in Iwaju
+ Contemporary books by African writers set in Lagos
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Futuristic Lagos in Iwaju
Iwaju, a futuristic animation series produced by Disney Plus, was released on February 28, to rave reviews. The animation follows the story of Tola and her friend Kole, as they journey through Lagos and uncover its enchanting secrets. The film features voices of Simisola Gbadamosi, Dayo Okeniyi, Femi Branch, Siji Soetan and Weruche Opia. It captures what Lagos might look like in the future and presents some of the novel innovations in technology and urbanization in the bubbling city.
Contemporary books by African writers set in Lagos
The Record has curated a list of contemporary books by African writers set in Lagos. The list features titles from Chibundu Onuzo, Damilare Kuku, Chris Abani and many others. It highlights how these books capture the essence of Lagos and its feisty and cha…
