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Singapore's August Media Co-Producing 'Malika: Warrior Queen' Film

3/23/2026

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Singapore’s August Media Group will co-produce the animated film Malika: Warrior Queen and finance one-third of its production costs.
The film is directed by Nigerian author Roye Okupe and adapts his graphic novel about Queen Malika, who unites a divided kingdom in 15th century West Africa.
August Media will oversee animation with various Asian studios.
Okupe's previous work Iyanu is a top-rated kids' series on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

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Singapore’s August Media Group will co-produce the animated film Malika: Warrior Queen and finance one-third of its production costs.
The film is directed by Nigerian author Roye Okupe and adapts his graphic novel about Queen Malika, who unites a divided kingdom in 15th century West Africa.
August Media will oversee animation with various Asian studios.
Okupe's previous work Iyanu is a top-rated kids' series on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.