Roye Okupe's Blog
August 5, 2024
Iyanu World Premiere
Are you ready to have your mind blown?
If so…
Check out the world premiere of the incredible Iyanu title sequence!
fyi Grammy Award Winning singer Yemi Alade is singing our theme song (which was composed by our awesome lead composer Fem D)!
Watch The Iyanu Opening Sequence
Is your mind blown yet?
Because mine absolutely is
I’ve watched this thing like 5000 times, lol.
Be sure to share this one with everyone 
Also, what do you think?
Questions? Comments? Reply to this email, and I’ll do my best to respond.
Can’t wait for the series? You can grab your copy of Iyanu Vols 1 – 3 now (check out the links below).
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July 23, 2024
Iyanu airs on Showmax
Today is another absolutely beautiful day.
This one is for all the amazing Iyanu and YouNeek Studios fans in Africa…
Iyanu will be airing on Showmax, which broadcasts to roughly 44 African countries.
As someone born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria 
and grew up watching cartoons on Mnet/DsTV, this is beyond amazing news 
Check out the full announcement here.
Can’t wait for the series? You can grab your copy of Iyanu Vols 1 – 3 now (check out the links below).
**Order Iyanu Vol 3 Today**Haven’t read Volume 1 or 2 yet? No problem, just follow the link below to grab those
By the way, some more amazing news…
We will show an exclusive first-look clip of Iyanu at the San Diego Comic-Con next weekend!
I’ll also be doing a book signing, so if you’ll be there, make sure you come and say hi.
Details below
Questions? Comments? Reply to this email, and I’ll do my best to respond.
Otherwise, enjoy…
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June 25, 2024
The extraordinary heroes of The Asiri
The time has come!
The Ascended have arrived! Meet the extraordinary heroes of The Asiri Vol. 1. Available now…
Watch the Asiri Trailer Here
Synopsis
Set tens of thousands of years ago, The Asiri is an epic science fantasy story about an ancient advanced West African civilization (inspired by the Akan/Ashanti people) of space explorers that once colonized Mars. Enhanced by an inner power called “Inkra,” the Asiri are able to create, control and manipulate tech in ways never seen before. The most exemplary of these powers is that of THE ASCENDED—a select few Asiri who can morph into giant beings, each equipped with unique and otherworldly powers.
However, the Asiri see their golden age come to a devastating halt after the invasion of THE AGELESS— sentient automaton sentries from deep space who share a mysterious and troubling connection with The Asiri. Now, a once-thriving civilization is thrust into chaos as loyalty, a revered tenet of Asiri culture, very quickly becomes a liability.
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May 19, 2024
Iyanu Animated Series Announced
Today is a beautiful day.
Why? Because the all-Nigerian voice cast for the Iyanu Animated Series was just announced today.
Take a look at the lovely image above and check out the full announcement here.
Can’t wait for the series? You can grab your copy of Iyanu Vols 1 – 3 now (check out the links below).
Haven’t read Volume 1 or 2 yet? No problem, just follow the link below to grab those
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Questions? Comments? Reply to this email, and I’ll do my best to respond.
Otherwise, enjoy…
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March 3, 2022
How to get a Publishing or Book Deal
On this episode of The YouNeek Show, Roye Okupe and Jay Abaje discuss the best way to get a publishing or book deal. Whether it’s comic books or regular books (fiction and non-fiction), these tips could be just what you need to start or boost your career as a writer or creator.
Subscribe to our App for more tips on how to start or grow your own creative business for just $2.99/month – subscribe.youneekstudios.com
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February 23, 2022
Iyanu Volume 2 Update
On this episode of The YouNeek Show, Roye Okupe and Jay Abaje discuss some really exciting Iyanu Vol 2 progress updates. We also share some EXCLUSIVE art from the upcoming epic fantasy graphic novel which continues the story from the award-winning vol 1. We don’t guarantee a lot of things, but we can comfortably say that Iyanu – Child of Wonder Vol 2 is going to blow your mind!
Subscribe to our App to get access to our ENTIRE library of content digitally. Over 1,500 pages of awesomeness from ALL our graphic novel series (Malika, E.X.O., Iyanu and more) for just $2.99/month – subscribe.youneekstudios.com
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February 15, 2022
What is The Asiri?
On this episode of the YouNeek Show, Roye & Jay discuss The Asiri, YouNeek Studios FIRST project outside the YouNeek YouNiverse!
Synopsis
Set tens of thousands of years ago, The Asiri is an epic science fantasy story about an ancient advanced West African civilization (inspired by the Akan/Ashanti people) of space explorers that once colonized Mars. Enhanced by an inner power called “INKRA,” the Asiri are able to create, control and manipulate tech in ways never seen before. The most exemplary of these powers is that of THE ASCENDED—a select few Asiri who can morph into giant beings, each equipped with unique and otherworldly powers. However, the Asiri see their golden age come to a devastating halt after the invasion of THE AGELESS— sentient automaton sentries from deep space who share a mysterious and troubling connection with the Asiri.
Now, a once-thriving civilization is thrust into chaos as loyalty, a revered tenet of Asiri culture, very quickly becomes a liability. Subscribe to our App to get access to our ENTIRE library of content digitally. Over 1,500 pages of awesomeness from ALL our graphic novel series (Malika, E.X.O., Iyanu and more) for just $2.99/month – subscribe.youneekstudios.com #space #africa #fantasy #mars #comicbooks
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February 8, 2022
The YouNeek Show ep2 – Starting or Growing your Creative Business (Comics, Animation, Publishing etc.)
“What is your Micky Mouse”
On this episode of The YouNeek Show, Roye Okupe and Jay Abaje discuss what it takes to start or grow a successful creative business. Whether it’s comic books, animation, video games, or any other creative or creator-driven industry, these tips could be just what you need to start or, better yet, grow your own ideas or business.
Subscribe to our App for more tips on how to start or grow your own creative business for just $2.99/month – subscribe.youneekstudios.com
IMPORTANT LINKS
Buy our books in PRINT: https://youneekstudios.com/youniverse/Check out our NFTs: https://opensea.io/collection/malika-…Check out our interview on The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-e…News & Announcements: https://youneekstudios.com/blogFOLLOW YOUNEEK STUDIOS ON SOCIAL
Follow YouNeek Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youneekstudiosLike YouNeek Studios on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeekStudiosFollow YouNeek Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouNeekStudiosFollow YouNeek Studios on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youneekstudiosFOLLOW THE NAIJA NERDS ON SOCIAL
Follow The Naija Nerds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheNaijaNerdsLike The Naija Nerds on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNaijaNerdsFollow The Naija Nerds on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNaijaNerdsThe post The YouNeek Show ep2 – Starting or Growing your Creative Business (Comics, Animation, Publishing etc.) appeared first on YouNeek Studios.
February 1, 2022
The YouNeek Show ep1 – Where is Malika Episode 2?
“We could’ve done something by now but it won’t have been at the quality that I wanted it to be. It won’t have been at the quality that I feel like the fanbase of not just Malika but YOUNEEK Studios, in general, would want to see it. And for me, I’m very careful about taking quick wins, I’m very ambitious when it comes to any of my projects. Like what we did with Malika.”
On this (FIRST) episode of The YouNeek Show, Roye Okupe and Jay Abaje discuss some really exciting YouNeek Studios updates. Chief of which is the #1 question we all want to be answered: WHERE IS MALIKA EPISODE TWO??!! Other things discussed during this episode are: The latest on the YouNeek Studios x Dark Horse 10-book deal, the long-awaited release of WindMaker Volume One, and a slew of other behind-the-scenes stuff regarding YouNeek Studio projects!
IMPORTANT LINKS
Buy our books in PRINT: https://youneekstudios.com/youniverse/Check out our NFTs: https://opensea.io/collection/malika-…Check out our interview on The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-e…News & Announcements: https://youneekstudios.com/blogFOLLOW YOUNEEK STUDIOS ON SOCIAL
Follow YouNeek Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youneekstudiosLike YouNeek Studios on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeekStudiosFollow YouNeek Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YouNeekStudiosFollow YouNeek Studios on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youneekstudiosFOLLOW THE NAIJA NERDS ON SOCIAL
Follow The Naija Nerds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheNaijaNerdsLike The Naija Nerds on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNaijaNerdsFollow The Naija Nerds on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNaijaNerdsThe post The YouNeek Show ep1 – Where is Malika Episode 2? appeared first on YouNeek Studios.
December 28, 2021
Iyanu Volume 2 Cover Reveal
BREAKING! Here’s yet another tease of the BRAND NEW and exciting books you can expect from the YouNeek x Dark Horse Comics partnership moving forward. Ladies and gents, we present to you the COVER REVEAL for Iyanu – Child of Wonder VOLUME 2, due for release in 2022 (exact dates coming soon)! Art by Godwin Akpan.
We’re pulling out all the stops next year! So, if you aren’t caught up on Iyanu Vol 1 + all the other titles in the YouNeek YouNiverse (Malika, E.X.O., etc.), now’s the time to join the movement of people discovering something new and different in our epic stories as they empower African creatives and storytelling!
Iyanu, Malika and E.X.O. Vol 1 are NOW AVAILABLE in stores, and online anywhere books are sold (Bookstores, Comic Shops, Libraries, Walmart, Target, Barnes & Nobles, Amazon, Comixology, WH Smith and more)! Follow this link to order and for more info.
Where we’re going with this YouNiverse isn’t something you want to hear about, it’s something you want to experience first hand.
PS You can also catch up by subscribing to the YouNeek App to access over 1,500 pages of our content from the palm of your hands. Sign up here.
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