By Yinka Akanbi
Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has unveiled the poster for his new series, which is a spinoff of the original Netflix film, ‘Anikulapo’, which will be released soon on the streaming platform.
The image reveals Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale, Ogogo Taiwo Hassan and Eyiyemi Afolayan as returning cast members on this project, as well as new faces like Lateef Adedimeji, Uzee Usman, Gabriel Afolayan, and Owo Ogunde.
Released in 2022, ‘Anikulapo’, was ranked number one globally on Netflix. It also emerged as the cynosure of all eyes at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), scooping multiple awards for Best Movie in Africa, Best Writer and Best Soundtrack.
The movie tells the story of Saro (played by Remi), who arrived in Oyo as a stranger and a traditional textile weaver. Saro and Queen Arolake (played by Ademoye) are caught in a forbidden romance as she is an unhappy wife to the king. The two eloped and Saro soon becomes a man of influence after being saved from death by a mysterious bird. The lovers are torn apart by Saro’s betrayal. It ends with Arolake disappearing after destroying what made him powerful.
Other cast members that have been announced for the series include Adebayo Salami, Layi Wasabi, Moji Afolayan, Aisha Lawal, Ronke Oshodi, Jide Kosoko, Adeniyi Johnson and Funky Mallam.
‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’ will drop in due course as a four-part Netflix original after the success of the first film in 2022.
