Podcast · 28 episodes
The YouNeek Show.
A podcast for all things YouNeek Studios and African geekdom: behind the scenes of Iyanu, the history and mythology behind our worlds, and the business of being a creator. Hosted by Roye Okupe.
Latest · Nov 12, 2025
Every episode
Newest first.
· 13 minIYANU - 3 Powers. 1 Legend. The Rise of an Afro-Anime ICON
· 10 minCREATORS: 6 Things to do when you want to QUIT
· 9 minKanfo v Zaza: Breaking Down The Epic Capoeira Fight | IYANU EP 9
· 11 minIyanu: Getting the Hairstyles Right (Women & Men)
· 17 minIyanu: The Fighting Styles of Yorubaland (Capoeira, Dambe & More)
· 12 minIyanu Movie - The African Gods of Yorubaland PT I
· 14 minIYANU | Episode One Behind the Scenes
· 30 minEP 21: WHO are The Asiri?
· 21 minEP 20: WHAT is The Asiri?
· 25 minEP 19: Welcome to the Asiriverse
· 18 minEP 18: How to Surivive While Chasing Your Dreams - The Business of Creators
· 15 minEP 17: How precolonial West Africa influences the Malika comic - African History meets Fantasy
· 20 minEP 16: African Gods, Mythology & The YouNeek YouNiverse
· 16 minEP 15: How the Oyo Empire Inspired the Politics of Malika & Iyanu - African History meets Fantasy
· 19 minEP 14: 6 Things Creators can do when they Feel Like Quitting - The Business of Creators
· 16 minEP 13: Dark Horse Signs 20-Book Deal with YouNeek Studios
· 15 minEP 12: E.X.O. & Lagoon City - African History meets Fantasy
· 16 min5 Costly Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make - The Business of Creators
· 16 minEP 10: Iyanu Vol 2 Progress Update
· 11 minEP 9: The Walls of Benin - African History meets Fantasy in Iyanu
· 22 minEP 8: How to Break into the Animation Industry - Business of Creators
· 17 minEP 7: Iyanu Animated Series Coming to HBO Max & Cartoon Network - YouNeek Updates
· 10 minEP 6: How Amina of Zazzau Inspired Malika - African History meets Fantasy in Malika
· 16 minEP 5: How to get a Publishing or Book Deal - The Business of Creators
· 13 minEP 4: Iyanu Vol 2 Update - Can't Miss African Fantasy Graphic Novel
· 7 minEP 3: Africans in Space? Heck Yeah! - The Asiri
· 13 minEP 2: How to Start or Grow your Comic Book or Animation Business - The Business of Creators
· 19 minEP 1: Where's EP2 of the Malika Animation? - YouNeek Updates
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