Nigerian animation and production company, Anthill Studios has launched its animated series, “League Of Orishas.”
The animated web series premiered exclusively on Anthill Studios’ YouTube channel on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
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The series will explore the story behind this fantasy world and all its colourful characters. Inspired by various west African mythologies, and set in a time when gods, supernatural beings, humans and strange beasts all co-existed on the face of the earth, the League of Orishas will feature some of your favourite gods and their devotees.
“League of Orishas” follows the characters in a fantasy world inspired by various west African mythologies, the story is set in a time when gods, supernatural beings, and humans roamed the Earth. It will feature some of your favourite gods and their devotees.
The animated series is created by Nollywood’s top filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan and one of Nigeria’s finest Animators, Eri Umusu.
The first episode, titled Ajanaku, follows the chief of the mighty forest hunters who has a score to settle with Ogun, the god of iron. New episodes will debut on a monthly basis.
Anthill founder, Akinmolayan said: “At Anthill Studios, we love animation and the magic of creating amazing characters and worlds. New episodes would be aired every month that gradually unfolds the story and you can be part of the storytelling as well.”
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The synopsis reads, “The Orishas have found followers to do their bidding but Ajanaku, Chief of the forest hunters of Ilara is on a quest for revenge and won’t stop till he finds answers.”
See the teaser obtained by TFC below:
