Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker,
author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and
animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012. Under that
umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated
productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and
critically acclaimed Malika - Warrior Queen Animated Short.
These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious
recognitions such as being #5 on Ventures Africa's list of 40
African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of
NewAfrican Magazines' 100 most influential Africans two years in a
row (2016 & 2017). In August 2015, Roye's debut graphic novel-
E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One was received with
critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The
New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post,
Mashable and more!
"Iyanu is a great looking book steeped in the magic of African
mythology."—Comic Crusaders
"Iyanu: Child of Wonder has it all--vast world-building, authentic
characters, a strong, African female hero at the center, and a
first-class team of stellar creators and producers."—Warner
Bros.
"The designs are very slick and futuristic, and ignore some of the
design stereotypes which frequently turn up in many --African set’
productions created by less intimate creators."—The Examiner
"Iyanu: Child of Wonder has all the elements that make for a great
fantasy series."—CBR
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