eOne has announced that Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes will premiere in the U.S. on Disney Junior on March 22 at 4:00 p.m. EST/PST, and the first four episodes will premiere the same day on Disney+. Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes follows Kiya and her two best friends, Jay and Motsie, as they learn to use the mystical Kimoja crystals to transform into superheroes that can perform special moves inspired by their passions, like Kiya’s “pirouette POW.” Together, they are the team of superheroes known as the Kimoja Heroes, ready to unite their community.
This series will provide big life lessons packaged into 11-minute episodes, easily understood by younger audiences. eOne has highlighted that Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes will feature:
“a diverse cast of characters inspired by the landscape, natural beauty, and culture of Southern Africa, and focuses on themes of community, empathy, and unity. As a mashup of action, dance, and music, the show will be visually stunning, with African and Asian-lead characters, Southern African locations, and a diverse creative team, including writers, designers, and composers from across the globe.”
Make sure to check out the trailer below for Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes and tune in when the animated series drops on Disney+ on March 22.
