| Lion Forge Entertainment will host the first-ever Iyanu Holiday Livestream — a festive, full-day virtual fan event celebrating the hit animated series Iyanu. The livestream will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase from Resurrection Games, and will culminate in an exclusive first look at Iyanu Season 2.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
Lion Forge Entertainment YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@LionForgeEntertainment
Iyanu, the hit animated series on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, is a groundbreaking franchise rooted in Yoruba mythology. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, the story follows a young heroine in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland as she unlocks divine powers and embarks on an epic journey. The franchise is celebrated for its rich visual storytelling, cultural authenticity, and the vision of Black creatives behind the scenes.
Lion Forge Entertainment is an Academy Award– and multiple Emmy®–winning Black-owned studio founded by David Steward II. Guided by the mission “Diverse Stories, Authentically Told,” Lion Forge serves as the executive producer of Iyanu and is committed to amplifying authentic, diverse voices across both animation and live-action content.
WATCH IYANU SEASON 1: Episode 1, Episode 2
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Exclusive Sneak Peek: Iyanu Season 2
- Team Chosen Table Read featuring:
- Serah Johnson (Iyanu)
- Sam Kugbiyi (Toye)
- Okey Jude (Biyi)
- Stella Damasus (Sewa)
- The Music of Iyanu featuring composers Blakwater Sound and Femi “FEM D” Agunbiade for Jomfi Music
- Resurrection Games Gameplay Showcase — Yorubaland: Wild Terrain
- Giveaways, holiday surprises, special guests, and more
A global, fan-focused celebration of the Iyanu universe — and the first chance for viewers to preview new content from the highly anticipated Season 2.
Iyanu Season 1 is now streaming on HBO Max, giving fans the perfect opportunity to catch up ahead of the holiday livestream.
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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® 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. |
