Lion Forge Entertainment Debuts Hit series "Iyanu" Season Two Teaser Trailer

Team Chosen returns with higher stakes and a powerful new threat led by Queen Adura and the People of the Deep

January 19, 2026 - Lion Forge Entertainment has released a new teaser trailer for season two of Iyanu, the hit animated series rooted in Yoruba culture and epic Nigerian fantasy. Premiering Spring 2026, the new season follows Iyanu as she steps fully into her role as protector of Yorubaland, facing a formidable new threat led by Queen Adura and the mysterious People of the Deep, rising from the kingdom's ancient past. The series is based on Roye Okupe's graphic novel Iyanu: Child of Wonder and debuted in April 2025 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

Season two continues Iyanu's evolution as her powers deepen and the weight of leadership intensifies. As long-buried history resurfaces, rising tensions across Yorubaland awaken powerful ancient magic.

The teaser arrives as Iyanu continues its growing awards momentum, earning three NAACP Image Award nominations, including Outstanding Animated Series, Outstanding Children's Program, and Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie, Documentary, or Special for Iyanu: The Age of Wonders. The series' cultural impact has also earned global recognition, with Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade winning Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series, or Documentary at the 9th AFRIMA Awards for her song "You Are," the opening theme for Iyanu.

"The response to Iyanu has been incredibly meaningful, from audiences around the world to recognition by the NAACP Image Awards," said David Steward II, CEO and Founder, Lion Forge Entertainment and Executive Producer. "Season two raises the stakes in every way emotionally, visually, and narratively as Iyanu steps fully into her role as protector of Yorubaland and confronts forces rooted in ancient history and powerful magic."

"Season two is about responsibility, legacy, and what it truly means to lead," said Roye Okupe, creator and executive producer. "Iyanu is no longer discovering who she is, she understands her power, and now she must decide how to use it. Introducing Queen Adura and the People of the Deep allows us to explore long-buried history and tensions that reshape Yorubaland in unexpected ways."

Reunited with Team Chosen - Ekun, Biyi, Toye, and Olori - Iyanu and her allies face new challenges that will push them to grow as they fight to protect Yorubaland and shape its future.

Voice Cast

Returning cast includes:

· Serah Johnson as Iyanu

· Okey Jude as Biyi

· Sam Kugbiyi as Toye

New for Season 2

· Faith Gesiere Agua as Queen Adura

· David Onwubalili as Boju

Fans can currently catch up on Season 1 of Iyanu, including the finale movie special Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, now on HBO Max in the U.S. The series is also available internationally, streaming on Showmax across 44 African countries, ITVX in the United Kingdom, ABCiview in Australia, and in the United Arab Emirates and wider MENA region on Ejunior Kids TV and STARZPLAY.

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ABOUT LION FORGE ENTERTAINMENT

Lion Forge Entertainment (LFE), one of the few Black-owned entertainment studios of scale in North America, was founded in 2019 by David Steward II to amplify authentic, diverse voices in both animated and live-action content. With "Diverse Stories, Authentically Told" as its mission, LFE has won an Academy Award for Hair Love and multiple Emmy(R) awards. LFE is part of Polarity, a media and sports-focused firm whose portfolio includes publishers Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group and Magnetic Press, within the broader Steward Family holdings spanning technology, sports, and music. LFE is led by President and CCO Stephanie Sperber, an award-winning media executive and franchise builder in the kids and family space. Follow @lionforge to learn more.

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