Iwájú: A Day Ahead is a behind-the-scenes documentary special from Disney, not a separate scripted show. Directed by Megan Harding, it follows the founders of the Pan-African entertainment company Kugali Media as they partner with Walt Disney Animation Studios to create Iwájú, the six-episode animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. Both the documentary and the Iwájú series it documents premiered on Disney+ on February 28, 2024, and are long since released and available to watch today.
Because this page is frequently searched alongside the Iwájú series soundtrack, we cover both here: what the documentary itself is, and the original score of the companion series it chronicles.
Quick Facts
| Title | Iwájú: A Day Ahead (2024) |
| Type | Documentary special (behind-the-scenes of the Iwájú series) |
| Director | Megan Harding |
| Release Date | February 28, 2024 (Disney+) |
| Runtime | Approx. 71 minutes |
| Genre | Documentary, Family |
| Studio | ABC News Studios & Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Companion Series | Iwájú (Disney+, 6 episodes), produced with Kugali Media |
| Companion Series Composer | Re Olunuga |
Is There a Soundtrack for Iwájú: A Day Ahead?
The documentary itself does not have its own separate soundtrack album — it is a making-of special built around interviews and on-location footage of the Kugali Media founders, not a scored narrative film. The music most people are searching for when they land on this page is the original score of the animated series Iwájú, the project the documentary is about.
That series score was composed by Re Olunuga, a Nigerian composer whose earlier credits include the Disney+ original film Rise (2022) and the BBC film Girl. Walt Disney Records released the official Iwájú soundtrack digitally on March 1, 2024, blending orchestral score with sounds inspired by Lagos.
Every Song: Iwájú (Series) Soundtrack
Here is the complete Walt Disney Records track list for the Iwájú series score, composed by Re Olunuga:
| # | Track | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tola’s Morning | 1:48 |
| 2 | Otin’s Story | 2:01 |
| 3 | Kole’s Story | 2:01 |
| 4 | Tola Flies to the Mainland | 2:42 |
| 5 | Bode’s Story | 4:12 |
| 6 | Tola’s Birthday Gift | 1:31 |
| 7 | Ija Mode | 2:42 |
| 8 | Bode at the Airport | 2:17 |
| 9 | Tola and Tunde Head Home | 1:29 |
| 10 | Otin to the Rescue – Part 1 | 1:44 |
| 11 | Tunde Has Forgotten | 1:01 |
| 12 | Tola and Kole Having Dinner | 1:31 |
| 13 | Tola Comes Clean | 1:22 |
| 14 | Kole Has a Great Idea | 0:59 |
| 15 | Tola and Kole Make a Plan | 1:31 |
| 16 | Tola in Trouble | 2:47 |
| 17 | To the Rescue | 1:55 |
| 18 | Bode’s Plots | 2:48 |
| 19 | Kole and Tunde Get Captured | 2:46 |
| 20 | Tunde and Tola’s Argument | 3:14 |
| 21 | Tola and Kole’s Friendship | 1:59 |
| 22 | Figuring Out the Car | 1:33 |
| 23 | Tunde and Otin Searching for Tola | 2:43 |
| 24 | Bode Realizes Tola’s Trick | 2:23 |
| 25 | Bode Makes a Plan | 1:47 |
| 26 | Kole’s Mother | 1:46 |
| 27 | Tola Is Scared | 1:35 |
| 28 | Tunde’s Story | 1:49 |
| 29 | Tunde Gets Call from Bode | 3:20 |
| 30 | Bode Admires Tunde’s House | 1:18 |
| 31 | Bode’s House – Part 1 | 0:53 |
| 32 | Otin and Sunday Showdown | 1:22 |
| 33 | Bode’s House – Part 2 | 2:17 |
| 34 | Everybody Don Enter Fight | 1:43 |
| 35 | Bode’s House – Part 3 | 2:50 |
| 36 | Fighting for Our Lives Everyday | 2:29 |
| 37 | Tunde Has an Idea | 1:07 |
| 38 | Tola’s Invite | 0:59 |
| 39 | Tola’s Story | 1:22 |
| 40 | Otin to the Rescue – Part 2 | 1:12 |
| 41 | Bode Exposed | 1:52 |
| 42 | Iwájú | 2:34 |
| 43 | Èkó La Wà | 3:11 |
Who Is In Iwájú: A Day Ahead and the Iwájú Series?
Iwájú: A Day Ahead features the real Kugali Media founders and creative team, including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim, and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku, alongside Disney Animation crew members. It is a documentary, not a scripted work, so its “cast” is the real people it profiles rather than actors.
The companion series Iwájú, whose score is listed above, features the voices of Simisola Gbadamosi as Tola Martins, Dayo Okeniyi as Tunde Martins, Siji Soetan as Kole Adesola, Femi Branch as Bode DeSousa, and Weruche Opia, among others. The series was written by Olufikayo Ziki Adeola and Halima Hudson.
Where to Watch
Both Iwájú: A Day Ahead and the Iwájú series are streaming exclusively on Disney+. The Iwájú series soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iwájú: A Day Ahead?
Iwájú: A Day Ahead is a behind-the-scenes documentary special, directed by Megan Harding, that follows the Pan-African founders of Kugali Media as they co-create the animated series Iwájú with Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is not itself an animated or scripted series.
Is Iwájú: A Day Ahead the same as the Iwájú series?
No. Iwájú is the six-episode animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. Iwájú: A Day Ahead is a separate, shorter documentary about how that series was made. Both premiered on Disney+ on the same day, February 28, 2024.
Is Iwájú: A Day Ahead still upcoming?
No. It already premiered on Disney+ on February 28, 2024, and has been available to stream since then. It holds a 6.5 rating on IMDb and generally positive audience reception.
Who composed the music heard in the Iwájú series?
The Iwájú series score was composed by Nigerian composer Re Olunuga, whose credits also include the Disney+ film Rise and the BBC film Girl. Walt Disney Records released the official soundtrack digitally on March 1, 2024.
Where can I watch Iwájú: A Day Ahead and Iwájú?
Both the documentary and the animated series stream exclusively on Disney+.
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