Acclaimed Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has released the official trailer for his highly anticipated Netflix series, Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens.
The six-part sequel to the award-winning film Anikulapo is set to premiere on Netflix on January 30, promising viewers a gripping tale of power, love, and survival.
In his announcement, Afolayan wrote:
“Official trailer. Anikulapo – The Ghoul Awakens, a Kunle Afolayan series. Once power is awakened, it demands a price. From Oyo to foreign lands, love is tested, and loyalties are shaken. This season, survival is the real crown, and everything you think you know will be questioned. Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens arrives on January 30, only on @naijaonnetflix.”
The series continues the story of Saro, who returns from death with the extraordinary power to resurrect the dead, navigating dangerous landscapes and confronting impossible challenges along the way.
Filmed in Ghana in partnership with the National Film Authority, the show features a talented ensemble cast including Okusaga Adeoluwa, Kiekie, Antar Laniyan, and Saidi Balogun.
Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens explores themes of power, loyalty, and survival, set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Oyo Empire and beyond, promising a thrilling blend of African history, mythology, and suspense.
The trailer has already sparked excitement online, with fans eagerly anticipating the series’ premiere and praising Afolayan’s dedication to high-quality storytelling in Nollywood.
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