On this episode we welcome Roye Okupe, an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation (and deep love for his daughter) led him to create Iyanu. Iyanu is a fantasy and superhero series inspired by Yoruba history, culture, and mythology. Iyanu has been a HUGE hit and it has just been announced that it has been greenlit for a Season 2 AND 2 movies! Iyanu episodes streaming now on Cartoon Network and on Max in the US! The finale airs at 9:30amET on Saturday, May 24 on Cartoon Network and on Sunday, May 25 on Max.   The full season will premiere in Africa on Showmax/ITVX on June 13  Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support</a>.

On this episode we welcome Roye Okupe, an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation (and deep love for his daughter) led him to create Iyanu. Iyanu is a fantasy and superhero series inspired by Yoruba history, culture, and mythology. Iyanu has been a HUGE hit and it has just been announced that it has been greenlit for a Season 2 AND 2 movies!Iyanu episodes streaming now on Cartoon Network and on Max in the US! The finale airs at 9:30amET on Saturday, May 24 on Cartoon Network and on Sunday, May 25 on Max. The full season will premiere in Africa on Showmax/ITVX on June 13 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support.

On this episode we welcome Roye Okupe, an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation (and deep love for his daughter) led him to create Iyanu. Iyanu is a fantasy and superhero series inspired by Yoruba history, culture, and mythology. Iyanu has been a HUGE hit and it has just been announced that it has been greenlit for a Season 2 AND 2 movies! Iyanu episodes streaming now on Cartoon Network and on Max in the US! The finale airs at 9:30amET on Saturday, May 24 on Cartoon Network and on Sunday, May 25 on Max. &nbsp; The full season will premiere in Africa on Showmax/ITVX on June 13&nbsp; Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support</a>.

Exclusive Interview with Roye Okupe Creator of IYANU

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The For All Nerds Show are the Multicultural Maestros. We discuss the week in pop culture and geek, while keeping an ear to the street for the topics and controversies that affect the world of fandom--all from the perspective of people of color. Show hosts DJ BenHaMeen and Tatiana King serve as the cultural guides for this unique show, along with a revolving cast of guests that run the gamut of industries--from music and politics, to comics, movies, television and tech.For All Nerds Show is a member of the LoudSpeakers Network (https://soundcloud.com/loudspeakersnetwork) and is published every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and iHeartRadio. Visit http://ForAllNerds.Com for more greatness. Email us at: contact at forallnerds dot comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support.

The For All Nerds Show are the Multicultural Maestros. We discuss the week in pop culture and geek, while keeping an ear to the street for the topics and controversies that affect the world of fandom--all from the perspective of people of color. Show hosts DJ BenHaMeen and Tatiana King serve as the cultural guides for this unique show, along with a revolving cast of guests that run the gamut of industries--from music and politics, to comics, movies, television and tech. For All Nerds Show is a member of the LoudSpeakers Network (https://soundcloud.com/loudspeakersnetwork) and is published every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and iHeartRadio. Visit http://ForAllNerds.Com for more greatness. Email us at: contact at forallnerds dot com Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/for-all-nerds-show--5649266/support</a>.

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