March
13, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - LOS ANGELES, CA – Afropop sensation and
global music icon Yemi Alade debuted her powerful new single "You Are"
today, accompanied by a lyric video created by Lion Forge Entertainment
featuring animation from the upcoming series Iyanu that brings the song's message of empowerment and cultural pride to life.
Song Description: "You Are" by Yemi Alade
Known
as "Mama Africa," Yemi Alade infuses the track with her signature
vibrant vocals and deep cultural roots, celebrating the strength,
resilience, and magic of Yoruba heritage.
Inspired by the upcoming superhero fantasy series Iyanu,
the song captures the essence of a young girl’s journey of
self-discovery, courage, and destiny in a world rich with mythology and
history.
“Music
has always been a powerful way to tell our stories, and ‘You Are’ is a
song that speaks to our strength and divine power. "It’s an anthem for
anyone discovering their own greatness," said Yemi Alade. “Bringing this
to life for Iyanu – a series rooted in Nigerian mythology – is an honor. This is for every young dreamer who believes in their destiny.”
Song Credits for "You Are":
- Written by Michael Hodges, Yemi Alade, Kayla Morrison, Gerald Trottman, and Ghian Wright
- Performed by Yemi Alade
- Produced by Michael Hodges
Michael
Hodges, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, co-CEO of Alcon Sleeping
Giant (ASG), and producer of the track, credits Alade's vocals with
bringing a unique energy and emotion that define the song. “It was an
honor to work with Yemi on this, She is the right voice for this
message.”
For Roye Okupe, creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Iyanu, this collaboration has been deeply emotional. “As a Nigerian storyteller, seeing Iyanu
come to life has been a dream realized. Yemi Alade’s ‘You Are’
perfectly captures the essence of the show—strength, resilience, and the
magic of our heritage. This song will inspire audiences just as much as
Iyanu’s journey will,” Okupe said.
Lion
Forge Entertainment also produced a lyric video, premiering alongside
the single, featuring never-before-seen footage from the animated series
Iyanu.
Based on Roye Okupe’s award-winning graphic novel, published by YouNeek
Studios and Dark Horse Comics, the series follows a young orphan who
discovers her divine powers and embarks on a heroic quest in mythical
Yorubaland.
At
Lion Forge, we are passionate about bringing diverse, authentic stories
to life, and Iyanu perfectly embodies that mission,” said Dave Steward
II, CEO of Lion Forge Entertainment. “Music is a vital part of
storytelling and Yemi Alade’s ‘You Are’ beautifully amplifies the heart
and spirit of Iyanu. We can’t wait for audiences to experience the magic
of this series and the incredible music that accompanies it.”
Fans can stream You Are on all major platforms starting March 13 and watch the lyric video on the Iyanu the Series YouTube channel. Serving as a musical centerpiece for the highly anticipated series, Iyanu
premieres on Cartoon Network on April 5 at 9:30 AM ET/PT and streams on
Max starting April 6. Showmax will launch the full first season across
44 African countries on June 13.
For updates, follow @iyanuseries and @yemialade on social media.
ABOUT LION FORGE ENTERTAINMENT
Lion
Forge Entertainment (LFE), one of the few Black-owned entertainment
studios of scale in North America, was founded in 2019 by David Steward
II to amplify authentic, diverse voices in both animated and live-action
content. With "Diverse Stories, Authentically Told" as its driving
mission, LFE has won an Academy Award for Hair Love
and multiple Emmy® awards. LFE is part of Polarity, a media and
sports-focused firm whose portfolio includes publishers Oni-Lion Forge
Publishing Group and Magnetic Press within the broader Steward Family
holdings, which range from technology, sports, and music among other
interests. LFE is led by President and CCO Stephanie Sperber, an
accomplished and award-winning media executive and franchise builder in
the kids and family space.
ABOUT ALCON SLEEPING GIANT
ASG
is a music-driven entertainment company that is committed to creative
excellence while maintaining an artist-friendly, partnership-oriented
approach to our business. The ASG philosophy is to work with like-minded
partners who share a passion for adding value back into music, a
willingness to embrace innovation and vertical integration, and a
commitment to excel.
ABOUT EFFYZZIE MUSIC GROUP
Effyzzie
Music Group is a record label based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2007,
it focuses on what is important: changing the narrative through music,
entertainment, and culture. The label has a passion for artist
development.
Effyzzie
Music Group is home to the international artist Yemi Alade, committed
to creative excellence while maintaining an artist-friendly,
partnership-oriented approach to our business. The ASG philosophy is to
work with like-minded partners who share a passion for adding value back
into music, a willingness to embrace innovation and vertical
integration, and a commitment to excel.
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