Iwaju: Miniseries Review

Hello,

Last week, all episodes of Iwaju dropped on Disney+. This animated children's show is set in Lagos and follows the adventures of Tola, a ten year old girl with a heart of gold. The show focuses mainly on class differences between the islanders and the mainlanders. Over the years, Disney has always been able to do a nice job of highlighting cultures from around the world (Coco, Moana, Mulan, Aladdin, etc.). In Iwaju, they celebrate the Nigerian culture, not only on screen, but also by featuring a mostly Nigerian cast and crew. 

If you do plan to watch this show, just remember that it is a children's show meant for children. If you are expecting the next great animated series, you will be disappointed. Although I enjoyed the story and feel that this is a good show all around, there were moments where I did lose interest for a little bit. Overall, I would rate this show a 6/10.  

If you are looking for an easy quick watch (6 episodes 25 mins each) that the whole family can enjoy, I recommend checking this one out on Disney+.

Thank you!