Malika: Warrior Queen ushers in a bold era for African animation

Roye Okupe, fresh off the success of Iyanu, is expanding his Afro-Anime universe with Malika: Warrior Queen, an animated feature inspired by his award-winning Dark Horse graphic novel. Set in a vibrant 15th-century West African empire, the film follows a young queen who rises from personal tragedy to unite a divided kingdom. Backed by industry heavyweights—including producer […]

