Sneak Peek: Secrets of the Multiverse
From the creators behind Lady Buckit & the Motley Mopsters comes a bold new animated series that’s set to push boundaries: Secrets of the Multiverse. Produced by Blessing Amidu, written by her daughter Emmanuella, and co-directed by Adebisi Adetayo with U.S. animator Robert Sledge, this is sci-fi with heart. The show is a 13-episode adventure for pre-teens, diving into the multiverse when two children accidentally cross into dangerous dimensions. Their choices could save or destroy everything they hold dear. Along the way, themes of leadership, morality, sacrifice, and identity take center stage. It’s not just about surviving; it’s about the kind of person you become when everything’s on the line One exciting thing is the team behind it. Emmanuella Amidu began writing the screenplay while still a teenager, showing early talent in storytelling. Then there’s Robert Sledge, who turned down other offers to work on this project because the story and characters deeply moved him. Between him, Adetayo, and the rest of the voice cast, including names like Kate Henshaw, Korede Lawal, Maryam Yarkasai, Fiyin Asenuga, and Akorede Bobo, it’s clear they’re aiming for something that resonates both in Nigeria and across the world. Secrets of the Multiverse is expected to drop in two parts, the first in 2026, and the second early 2027. If you loved Lady Buckit, this is the sequel-vibe you’ve been waiting for: bigger stakes, deeper questions, and a multiverse of imagination.
5 Fun Facts About Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters
If you love animation and adventure, Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters (LBMM) is one to know. Released in 2020 as Nigeria’s first full-length 3D animated film, it introduced a vibrant world that proved Nigerian animation belongs on the global stage. Here are five fun facts that make it special. 1. It Was Nigeria’s First 3D Animated Feature Film Before LBMM, animation in Nigeria mostly appeared in short films, adverts, or online skits. This movie broke new ground, a full-length, cinematic 3D animation with rich characters, detailed textures, and immersive sound. The production took several years, involving artists, animators, and voice actors from across Nigeria. 2. It’s a Story with Heart (and Buckets!) The film follows Bukky, a curious young girl who loves to learn. When her family’s bakery faces closure, her wish to change her world comes true in a surprising way, she’s turned into a bucket and whisked into a world of talking household items called Mopsters. There, she learns about courage, kindness, and finding purpose even when life flips upside down. 3. The Characters Are Unforgettable LBMM is full of funny and quirky characters, from Mopps, the leader, to Dustee, the caring dustpan, and Cupsticks, the stylish toothbrush. Each one adds humor and heart, making the story’s strange world feel lively, colorful, and unforgettable. 4. It Was a Massive Team Effort Creating LBMM took over three years of hard work, with top Nollywood stars like Bimbo Akintola, Patrick Doyle, and Kalu Ikeagwu lending their voices. Blending Nigerian culture with universal themes, the team used advanced animation tools to craft one of West Africa’s most ambitious animated films, produced on a ₦400 million budget. 5. It Sparked a New Era for Nigerian Animation Since its release, LBMM has inspired animators across Africa, earned award nominations, and reached global audiences on Netflix. It also set the stage for its upcoming sequel, Secrets of the Multiverse, which will expand Lady Buckit’s imaginative world. Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters isn’t just a movie, it’s a milestone. It showed that with imagination, persistence, and heart, homegrown stories can shine on any screen.
