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Anime Adaptation of 'Malika: Warrior Queen' Begins Pre-Production

10/16/2025

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Roye Okupe (creator of the animated series Iyanu) is developing an anime-inspired feature film adaptation of his graphic novel Malika: Warrior Queen.
The film is set in a 15th-century West African empire and follows a young queen's rise to power.
Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington stars as Malika.
The Co-Production Company is producing the film.
Pre-production is starting soon.

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Story summary

Roye Okupe (creator of the animated series Iyanu) is developing an anime-inspired feature film adaptation of his graphic novel Malika: Warrior Queen.
The film is set in a 15th-century West African empire and follows a young queen's rise to power.
Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington stars as Malika.
The Co-Production Company is producing the film.
Pre-production is starting soon.