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Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D PodcastLefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D PodcastEpisode 25: Adapting for Animation w/ Roye Okupe (Pt. 2/2)Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 25th episode, we sit down with Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels and co-creator of the Iyanu animated series, to discuss the process of adapting a property for animation, the challenges and changes that take place, and what it's like seeing your work come to life on screen.Iyanu has been renewed for a second season, alongside two announced feature films...2025-06-1636 minAfrican Couch PotatoAfrican Couch PotatoS2 50 Roye Okupe on “Iyanu”What do you think? let us knowThere's a new superhero coming to Showmax! Iyanu. Iyanu is a teenage orphan girl who discovers she has divine powers and a destiny far greater than she ever imagined, one that involves saving the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland. The animated series is adapted from Nigerian creator Roye Okupe’s popular graphic novel series, Iyanu: Child of Wonder, published by Dark Horse Comics, the powerhouse behind The Umbrella Academy and Hellboy comics. After its US launch Iyanu ranked as the #1 series on Cartoon Network . With the superhero genr...2025-06-1625 minLefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D PodcastLefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D PodcastEpisode 24: Adapting for Animation w/ Roye Okupe (Pt. 1/2)Welcome to Lefty Speaks: The Vampire Hunter D Podcast! Brought to you by Brandon Easton, Neal Fischer, and Scott McLean of Unified Pictures. Welcome to the frontier, hunters! In the 24th episode, we sit down with Roye Okupe, creator of the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels and co-creator of the Iyanu animated series, to discuss the process of adapting a property for animation, the challenges and changes that take place, and what it's like seeing your work come to life on screen.Iyanu has been renewed for a second season, alongside two announced feature films...2025-06-0933 minFor All Nerds ShowFor All Nerds ShowExclusive Interview with Roye Okupe Creator of IYANUOn this episode we welcome Roye Okupe, an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation (and deep love for his daughter) led him to create Iyanu. Iyanu is a fantasy and superhero series inspired by Yoruba history, culture, and mythology. Iyanu has been a HUGE hit and it has just been announced that it has been greenlit for a Season 2 AND 2 movies!Iyanu episodes streaming now on Cartoon Network and on Max in the US! The finale airs at 9:30amET on Saturday, May 24 on Cartoon Network and on Sunday, May 25 on Max.  2025-05-2048 minFor All Nerds ShowFor All Nerds ShowExclusive Interview with Roye Okupe Creator of IYANUOn this episode we welcome Roye Okupe, an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation (and deep love for his daughter) led him to create Iyanu. Iyanu is a fantasy and superhero series inspired by Yoruba history, culture, and mythology. Iyanu has been a HUGE hit and it has just been announced that it has been greenlit for a Season 2 AND 2 movies!Iyanu episodes streaming now on Cartoon Network and on Max in the US! The finale airs at 9:30amET on Saturday, May 24 on Cartoon Network and on Sunday, May 25 on Max.  2025-05-2048 minTomorrow Will Be TelevisedTomorrow Will Be TelevisedTomorrow Will Be Televised Iyanu/​Made-For-TV Movie Emmy Love? SpecialSecond April 2025--and special Thursday--episode of the program all about TV. Our guest: Roye Okupe, creator/executive producer/showrunner of groundbreaking Cartoon Network series Iyanu. Plus an extended commentary on made-for-TV movies getting more Primetime Emmy Awards respect.2025-04-1059 minTemple of Geek PodcastTemple of Geek Podcast“Iyanu” No Spoiler Review – Temple of Geek PodcastGet ready for “Iyanu,” a captivating new animated series premiering on Cartoon Network on April 5th and hitting Max the following day. Based on the graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe via Unique Studios and Dark Horse Comics, the show is brought to life by Lion Forge Entertainment, a prominent Black-owned […] The post “Iyanu” No Spoiler Review – Temple of Geek Podcast appeared first on TEMPLE OF GEEK.2025-04-0713 minPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEKPodcast Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEK“Iyanu” No Spoiler Review – Temple of Geek PodcastGet ready for “Iyanu,” a captivating new animated series premiering on Cartoon Network on April 5th and hitting Max the following day. Based on the graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe via Unique Studios and Dark Horse Comics, the show is brought to life by Lion Forge Entertainment, a prominent Black-owned […] The post “Iyanu” No Spoiler Review – Temple of Geek Podcast appeared first on TEMPLE OF GEEK.2025-04-0713 minTemple of Geek PodcastTemple of Geek Podcast“Iyanu” No Spoiler Review – Temple of Geek PodcastGet ready for “Iyanu,” a captivating new animated series premiering on Cartoon Network on April 5th and hitting Max the following day. Based on the graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” by Roye Okupe via Unique Studios and Dark Horse Comics, the show is brought to life by Lion Forge Entertainment, a prominent Black-owned […] The post “Iyanu” No Spoiler Review – Temple of Geek Podcast appeared first on TEMPLE OF GEEK.2025-04-0713 minA.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVEA.C.M.G. presents TALK TIME LIVETTL EXCLUSIVE with the team behind Cartoon Network's IYANU series I speak with the team behind the new animated adventure series "IYANU," based on the Dark Horse Comics graphic novel by Roye Okupe. The series premieres on April 5th on CARTOON NETWORK and the following day on the MAX streaming network. With me in this interview is: Brandon Easton (Series Writer) Kerri Grant (Series Writer) Vincent Edward (Consulting Director) Paula Gammon Wilson (Voice Director) 2025-03-3108 minBlack In The Green RoomBlack In The Green RoomSaxton Moore on ‘Iyanu,’ Black Animation & The Power of African StorytellingSaxton Moore on ‘Iyanu,’ Black Animation & The Power of African Storytelling | Black in the Green RoomBlack in the Green Room with Keith L. Underwood | Exclusive Interview with Saxton MooreIn this must-listen episode of Black in the Green Room, host Keith L. Underwood sits down with legendary animator Saxton Moore to talk about his groundbreaking new series, "Iyanu: Child of Wonder"! Based on the hit graphic novel by Roye Okupe, this African fantasy series is bringing Yoruba mythology, epic storytelling, and powerful representation to the world of animation.How did Moore go from Cartoon Network to crea...2025-03-1209 minLater, with Mo\'KellyLater, with Mo'Kelly“Iyanu: Child of Wonder” + Hollywood Reboots & RemakesICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – An in-depth conversation with award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe, alongside Story Editor - Brandon Easton, Writer - Kerri Grant, and Supervising Director - Vincent  Edwards; the immensely talented creative team behind the highly-anticipated new Max/Cartoon Network superhero animated-series ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder,’ which follows a teenage heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity…PLUS – Thoughts on Sylvester Stallone rebooting his '90s Action Classic ‘Cliffhanger’...2024-08-3034 minBlerd Without Fear!™Blerd Without Fear!™The Blerd Cave #222 Iyanu, X-Men & Avengers Oh My!This week's edition of The Blerd Cave Ernie & Carter talk with IYANU creator Roye Okupe about the upcoming Volume 3 release and more! Plus we'll also talk about the announcements of The Fall of the House of X & the Rise of the Powers of X, Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man, Chip ZDarsky's Avengers: Twilight and much more! Plus we'll be answering YOUR questions & giving you OUR recommended reads for the week! 2023-09-242h 43The Project Roots and Wings podcastThe Project Roots and Wings podcastBest of 2022- Friendship and Fidelity- Building Blocks for a Healthy Marriage. A conversation with Roye and Bimi Okupe“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and be understood.” Seneca   Project Roots and Wings building a bridge between who you are and who you are  BECOMING!   Welcome Back!  Today Emily and Scott welcome Roye and Bimi Okupe to the podcast.  Scott had heard a few of his friends reference these two is passing conversations.  Words like friendly, wise, generous and grounded always came up.  So, Scott knew he had to have them as the first guest of the brand new Project Roots and Wings podca...2022-12-271h 21The Project Roots and Wings podcastThe Project Roots and Wings podcast: Friendship and Fidelity: Building Blocks for a Healthy Marriage. A conversation with Roye and Bimi Okupe“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and be understood.” Seneca   Project Roots and Wings building a bridge between who you are and who you are  BECOMING!   Welcome Back!  Today Emily and Scott welcome Roye and Bimi Okupe to the podcast.  Scott had heard a few of his friends reference these two is passing conversations.  Words like friendly, wise, generous and grounded always came up.  So, Scott knew he had to have them as the first guest of the brand new Project Roots and Wings podca...2022-10-071h 21Focus on AfricaFocus on AfricaUN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocitiesA UN Commission on human rights reports on major atrocities being perpetrated by both the TPLF and Ethiopian Government forces particularly in Tigray... We hear how civilians have suffered.Also, Ugandan authorities confirm an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease... A twenty-four year old man has been identified, but could there have been a handful of others before hand?And Iyanu, a child superhero based on Yoruba mythology created by Roye Okupe is a graphic novel turned Cartoon to be streamed by HBO and Cartoon Network.These stories and more in this podcast presented...2022-09-2027 minChudi\'s podcastChudi's podcastUN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocitiesA UN Commission on human rights reports on major atrocities being perpetrated by both the TPLF and Ethiopian Government forces particularly in Tigray... We hear how civilians have suffered.Also, Ugandan authorities confirm an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease... A twenty-four year old man has been identified, but could there have been a handful of others before hand?And Iyanu, a child superhero based on Yoruba mythology created by Roye Okupe is a graphic novel turned Cartoon to be streamed by HBO and Cartoon Network.These stories and more in this podcast presented by Bola Mosuro.2022-09-2028 minBlack Information Network InterviewsBlack Information Network InterviewsBlack Perspective: September 11, 2022In this week's episode, Andrea Coleman talks to Major Mitchell of the Atlanta Police Department about leading a police department as a Black man and how we should be talking to our children about interacting with the police; Esther Dillard chats with an official from a new program trying to help those suffering from long COVID; Vanessa Tyler speaks with the owners of the only Black-owned comedy club in New York; Big Med interviews a young man who lost his father in the 9/11 attacks; and Doug Davis speaks with up-and-coming Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe, who just landed a huge deal...2022-09-1459 minGEEK VIBES NATIONGEEK VIBES NATIONGVN Talking Comics Interview With Roy OkupeToday on GVN’s Talking Comics Interview, we are pleased to get an opportunity to talk to the CEO and Founder of YouNeekStudios, Roye Okupe. We talk to Roye about his beginnings, and his work on his interconnected graphic novels that make up the “YouNeek Universe,” which promotes African Culture, Mythologies and Creators. In addition, we also take a deep dive into his animation ventures, his collaboration with Dark Horse and his willingness to give back to those that follow.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/geek-vibes-nation/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-08-1219 minRabbitt Stew ComicsRabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 348July 2022 Solicits Comic Reviews: DC Earth-Prime 2: Superman and Lois by Adam Mallinger, Jai Jamison, Andrew Wong, Tom Grummett, Norm Rapmund, Hi-Fi Marvel Captain America 0 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mattia De Iulis Doctor Strange: Nexus of Nightmares by Ralph Macchio, Ibrahim Moustafa, Neeraj Menon Infinity Comics: Squirrel Girl 1 by Ryan North, Derek Charm, Rico Renzi Infinity Comics: Who is the Scarlet Witch by Steve Orlando, Rye Hickman, Brittany Peer Infinity Comics: Who is America Chavez by Alex Segura, Carlos Gomez, Bryan Valenza Shuri and T'Challa Into the Heartlands by Roseanne Brown, Dika Araujo, Natacha Bustos, Claudia Aguirre Image...2022-04-223h 34Moana Nui PodcastMoana Nui PodcastEpisode 25: Dreams Come True: Level Up with Award Winning Creator and CEO Roye Okupe of You Neek Studios Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012, an avenue that would allow him to pursue his dream of creating a diverse library of superheroes. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced, and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Malika - Warrior Queen Animated Short. These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions, such as being #5 on Ventures Africa's list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being...2021-12-141h 04DC Public Library PodcastDC Public Library PodcastAll Things Local: Roye Okupe and the Rise of African SuperheroesAuthor and founder of YouNeek Studios discusses his comic book series, Afrofuturism and the blockbuster hit Black Panther. This episode originally aired in March 2018. 2021-11-0247 minA Galaxy Not So Far AwayA Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 55: Gimme More, DudeWe're now deep into September, and once again Gary and Becca have got a week full of events and an incredible number of new books to talk about!   Events this week: Tuesday, September 21st: Jonathan French, in conversation with Will Damron  Wednesday, September 22nd: Ari Honarvar  Thursday, September 23rd: Alex London, in conversation with Tui Sutherland Friday, September 24th: Young Adult Book Club discussing This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron Saturday, September 25th: Virtual Storytime with Catherine Manning  Monday, September 27th: Alex Pheby, in c...2021-09-2126 min3rd Paradigm Podcast3rd Paradigm Podcast3rd Paradigm Podcast -- S01E22 -- Untold Black History Representation In MediaWelcome to the inaugural episode of our groundbreaking Untold Black History Series, specially curated for Black History Month! We want to acknowledge the passing of Cicely Tyson at the age of 96: Cicely Tyson was one of the first black actresses in Hollywood to break barriers on the big screen for black women and black men and a major fighter for civil rights along with actor Paul Robeson. She played in the first major love story and loving scene of to black people in the film “Sounder”. She played as Harriet Tubman in the Television series “A Woman Called Moses”, and as Corre...2021-02-051h 19Listen Hunnay with Jeannie MaiListen Hunnay with Jeannie MaiCreating Art to Elevate Others with Filmmaker, Roye OkupeYouNeek Studios founder and renowned filmmaker, Roye Okupe comes onto the show to chat with Jeannie about how he began a career in comics and animation (which led him to creating Malaika Warrior Queen), how he funded his own company, and why it's important to use your work to elevate the work of others. Roye will also discuss his perspective on representation in comics and animation and how using Kickstarter has helped shape the way he's made his art.YouNeekStudios.comInstagram.com/YouNeekStudiosVisit ritual.com/MAI to get 10% off during your...2020-10-2642 minThe Ecomcrew Ecommerce PodcastThe Ecomcrew Ecommerce PodcastE303 - A Pen, a Paper and a Dream with Roye OkupeHello from Las Vegas, Nevada! We've been back for the past few weeks and as they say, there's no place like home. In this episode, we're going Under the Hood with Roye Okupe, who's one of the few people who've been lucky enough to be interviewed on CNN about his journey and his ecommerce business. I don't want to give away too much here but Roye has one of the most amazing stories about his journey from where he was born, to how he discovered his niche and the rollercoaster ride in between. Today's episode is a...2020-02-241h 10Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksCreator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksTurning Failure into Success with Roye Okupe - CAL #018Roye Okupe knows about hard work. He knows about overcoming your own struggles and failures and, through that perseverance, reaching success. His efforts to build up an independent entertainment company producing both comics and animation can be directly attributed to his perspective, enthusiasm, and dedication in bringing his projects to life independently.2019-01-081h 08ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!Getting Major Press Coverage and Building a YouNeek Brand with Writer & Publisher Roye OkupeA few years ago, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios went all in on his dream to become a successful comic book publisher. In this podcast, Roye shares his journey from watching American super hero cartoons as a child in Nigeria to moving to the States and developing a line of books showcasing heroes inspired by his culture, and all the many lessons he's learned along the way.2018-11-1800 minComixLaunchComixLaunchGetting Major Press Coverage and Building a YouNeek Brand with Writer & Publisher Roye OkupeA few years ago, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios went all in on his dream to become a successful comic book publisher. In this podcast, Roye shares his journey from watching American super hero cartoons as a child in Nigeria to moving to the States and developing a line of books showcasing heroes inspired by his culture, and all the many lessons he's learned along the way.2018-11-1800 minDiversity Issues PodcastDiversity Issues PodcastBlerdcon 2018In this bonus episode, Robyn talks about her experience at Blerdcon 2018, and we have two recordings where she talked with Nico J Vasilo of the Demon Hotel, and Roye Okupe, from You Neek Studios while at Blerdcon. Blerdcon The Demon Hotel You Neek Studios Hosted and Produced by: Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Website: http://diversityissues.libsyn.com/ Facebook: @Diversity.Issues.Pod...2018-08-0700 minThe ComicsXF Interview PodcastThe ComicsXF Interview PodcastWMQ&A LIVE with Mark Poulton and Roye OkupeIn our first-ever LIVE panel, recorded May 5 at Level Up Entertainment in Mays Landing, Dan talks with Roye Okupe, founder of YouNeek Studios, and Mark Poulton, writer of all-ages books such as "Pizza Tree" and "A Cat Named Haiku," as well as a regular collaborator with Rob Liefeld.2018-05-1433 minDC Public Library RadioDC Public Library RadioAll Things Local: Roye OkupeAuthor and founder of YouNeek Studios discusses his comic book series, Afrofuturism and the blockbuster hit Black Panther. 2018-03-2046 minThe Best of Full Service RadioThe Best of Full Service Radio“Nu Africa” & Black Panther with Roye Okupe of YouNeek StudiosConsidering all the fanfare surrounding Black Panther and Wakanda, we invited founder of YouNeek Studios, Roye Okupe, to shed light on the comics industry. We talk to the DMV-resident comic book publisher about his Nigerian heritage, the intricacies behind creating and marketing a comic book, technology, and representation of Africans and African-Americans in comics world. 2018-03-0204 minThe All the Fly Kids ShowThe All the Fly Kids ShowEpisode 62: “Nu Africa” with Roye Okupe of YouNeek StudiosBackpack Matt holds down the fort again this week. Considering all the fanfare surrounding Black Panther and Wakanda, we invited founder of YouNeek Studios, Roye Okupe, to shed light on the comics industry. We talk to the DMV-resident comic book publisher about his Nigerian heritage, the intricacies behind creating and marketing a comic book, technology, and representation of Africans and African-Americans in comics world. #NecessaryListening Follow Roye and YouNeek Studios: Roye on Instagram - www.instagram.com/deeroye YouNeek Studios website - www.youneekstudios.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/youneekstudios Twitter - www.twitter.com/YouNeekStudios Facebook - www...2018-02-1355 minThe All The Fly Kids ShowThe All The Fly Kids ShowEpisode 62: “Nu Africa” with Roye Okupe of YouNeek StudiosBackpack Matt holds down the fort again this week. Considering all the fanfare surrounding Black Panther and Wakanda, we invited founder of YouNeek Studios, Roye Okupe, to shed light on the comics industry. We talk to the DMV-resident comic book publisher about his Nigerian heritage, the intricacies behind creating and marketing a comic book, technology, and representation of Africans and African-Americans in comics world. #NecessaryListening Follow Roye and YouNeek Studios: Roye on Instagram - www.instagram.com/deeroye YouNeek Studios website - www.youneekstudios.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/youneekstudios Twitter...2018-02-1355 minGraphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioRoye Okupe Discusses E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale WilliamsE.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, a superhero story set in a futuristic 2025 Africa, follows Wale Williams, an impetuous young adult who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing. Tricked into returning home to Lagoon City, Nigeria following a five year absence, Wale embarks on a journey to investigate his father s mysterious disappearance. As he comes to understand the suit s powers, Wale realizes he must restore hope to his city by preventing catastrophic attacks from the sociopathic, Oniku, leader of an extremist group called The CREED. On this episode of Graphic...2016-12-061h 11Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioRoye Okupe Discusses E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale WilliamsE.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, a superhero story set in a futuristic 2025 Africa, follows Wale Williams, an impetuous young adult who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing. Tricked into returning home to Lagoon City, Nigeria following a five year absence, Wale embarks on a journey to investigate his father s mysterious disappearance. As he comes to understand the suit s powers, Wale realizes he must restore hope to his city by preventing catastrophic attacks from the sociopathic, Oniku, leader of an extremist group called The CREED. On this episode of Graphic...2016-12-061h 11Roye Okupe Discusses E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale WilliamsE.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, a superhero story set in a futuristic 2025 Africa, follows Wale Williams, an impetuous young adult who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing. Tricked into returning home to Lagoon City, Nigeria following a five year absence, Wale embarks on a journey to investigate his father s mysterious disappearance. As he comes to understand the suit s powers, Wale realizes he must restore hope to his city by preventing catastrophic attacks from the sociopathic, Oniku, leader of an extremist group called The CREED. On this episode of Graphic...2016-12-061h 11Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioRoye Okupe Discusses E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale WilliamsE.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, a superhero story set in a futuristic 2025 Africa, follows Wale Williams, an impetuous young adult who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing. Tricked into returning home to Lagoon City, Nigeria following a five year absence, Wale embarks on a journey to investigate his father s mysterious disappearance. As he comes to understand the suit s powers, Wale realizes he must restore hope to his city by preventing catastrophic attacks from the sociopathic, Oniku, leader of an extremist group called The CREED. On this...2016-12-061h 11Graphic Policy RadioGraphic Policy RadioRoye Okupe Discusses E.X.O. - The Legend of Wale WilliamsE.X.O. - The Legend of Wale Williams, a superhero story set in a futuristic 2025 Africa, follows Wale Williams, an impetuous young adult who inherits a suit with super powers after his father goes missing. Tricked into returning home to Lagoon City, Nigeria following a five year absence, Wale embarks on a journey to investigate his father s mysterious disappearance. As he comes to understand the suit s powers, Wale realizes he must restore hope to his city by preventing catastrophic attacks from the sociopathic, Oniku, leader of an extremist group called The CREED. On this episode of Graphic...2016-12-061h 11The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™ODESHI 038 - The Rise Of The African Super Hero With Roye Okupe      Ever wondered what it would be like to create a Superhero? Well, wonder no more. Today’s guest had the same questions while growing up as a teenager in Nigeria and finally decided to do something about it. Roye Okupe is the creator of one of the first Africa-centric superheroes “EXO | The Legend Of Wale Williams”. We had a brief chat with him to learn about his story, which has been featured in several international publications including CNN, Ventures Africa, Forbes, BBC Tech Crunch and lots more. He shared how he discovered his passion for comics, animation and fiction, the steps...2016-06-161h 22Our Interview w/EXO's Roye Okupe, Vanity Passes & More, MWR@7:30pm ESTGreetings, people!  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest (mid) week topics:  YouNeek Studios CEO, graphic novelist and animator, Roye Okupe stops by to discuss his EXO comic book, Kickstarter campaign as well as the emergence of African superheroes within the American pop culture aesthetic; singer,actress and former Prince protegee, Vanity aka Denise Matthews passes; picking up where we left off per our last broadcast, Dburt discovers StockX-a sneaker(head) stock exchange; begrudglingly discussing rapper/fashionista, Kanye W...2016-02-182h 03Our Interview w/EXO's Roye Okupe, Vanity Passes & More, MWR@7:30pm ESTGreetings, people!  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest (mid) week topics:  YouNeek Studios CEO, graphic novelist and animator, Roye Okupe stops by to discuss his EXO comic book, Kickstarter campaign as well as the emergence of African superheroes within the American pop culture aesthetic; singer,actress and former Prince protegee, Vanity aka Denise Matthews passes; picking up where we left off per our last broadcast, Dburt discovers StockX-a sneaker(head) stock exchange; begrudglingly discussing rapper/fashionista, Kanye W...2016-02-182h 03Afronerd RadioAfronerd RadioOur Interview w/EXO's Roye Okupe, Vanity Passes & More, MWR@7:30pm ESTGreetings, people!  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest (mid) week topics:  YouNeek Studios CEO, graphic novelist and animator, Roye Okupe stops by to discuss his EXO comic book, Kickstarter campaign as well as the emergence of African superheroes within the American pop culture aesthetic; singer,actress and former Prince protegee, Vanity aka Denise Matthews passes; picking up where we left off per our last broadcast, Dburt discovers StockX-a sneaker(head) stock exchange; begrudglingly discussing rapper/fashionista, Kanye W...2016-02-182h 02Afronerd RadioAfronerd RadioOur Interview w/EXO's Roye Okupe, Vanity Passes & More, MWR@7:30pm ESTGreetings, people!  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest (mid) week topics:  YouNeek Studios CEO, graphic novelist and animator, Roye Okupe stops by to discuss his EXO comic book, Kickstarter campaign as well as the emergence of African superheroes within the American pop culture aesthetic; singer,actress and former Prince protegee, Vanity aka Denise Matthews passes; picking up where we left off per our last broadcast, Dburt discovers StockX-a sneaker(head) stock exchange; begrudglingly discussing rapper/fashionista, Kanye W...2016-02-182h 02Afronerd RadioAfronerd RadioOur Interview w/EXO's Roye Okupe, Vanity Passes & More, MWR@7:30pm ESTGreetings, people!  Check out the latest episode of Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review (MWR) airing this Wednesday at 7:30pm EST.  Listen to your hosts, Dburt and Capt. Kirk wax about the latest (mid) week topics:  YouNeek Studios CEO, graphic novelist and animator, Roye Okupe stops by to discuss his EXO comic book, Kickstarter campaign as well as the emergence of African superheroes within the American pop culture aesthetic; singer,actress and former Prince protegee, Vanity aka Denise Matthews passes; picking up where we left off per our last broadcast, Dburt discovers StockX-a sneaker(head) stock exchange; begrudglingly discussing rapper/fashionista, Kanye W...2016-02-182h 02#BITTechTalk by Blacks In Technology#BITTechTalk by Blacks In Technology#BITTechTalk ep. #82 with Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios2015-10-301h 11