Yemi Alade records theme song for Cartoon Network’s series

By Taiwo Okanlawon

Afrobeats diva queen, Yemi Alade, is set to record and perform the theme song for the upcoming Lion Forge Entertainment’s Nigerian superhero animation ‘Iyanu’.

In a post on the series’s YouTube channel on Saturday, Alade announced that she will sing the animation’s theme song.

She also hopes fans will appreciate and enjoy the song as much as she does.

“Hello, everyone, my name is Yemi Alade. I’ve fantastic news for you today. I just want to share with you right now that I’ve been asked to sing the theme song for the incredible animated series ‘Iyanu’,” she said.

“Enjoy my song ‘Iyanu’ right now. This is a love message from me to you and I really hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.”

‘Iyanu’ is an epic superhero tale steeped in Nigeria’s rich culture, music, and mythology.

The series tells the story of Iyanu, a teenage orphan girl who spends her days studying Yoruba history and ancient arts.

‘Iyanu’ is scheduled to debut in the US and across Africa in 2025. US audiences can catch the series on Cartoon Network and Max, while it will be available in 44 African countries via Showmax.

The star-studded cast members include Serah Johnson as Iyanu, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Stella Damasus, Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Shaffy Bello.

Yemi Alade has previously worked on Beyoncé’s ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album, the theme album for the eponymous animated movie.