Anikulapo: The one who holds death in his bag!
With the recent release of some beautiful epic stories in the Nollywood space, it is a pleasure to see Africans tell their own stories to a global audience. Ageshinkole (King of Thieves) is still one of the highest grossing movies of 2022 in the Nigerian cinematic space. In the same vein, the screen adaptation of the Wole Soyinka’s play Eleshinoba (The King’s Horseman) recently premiered at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Based on the multi-slate film project with global streaming giant (Netflix), the renowned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, has taken the same route once again to tell the ancient story of Anikulapo (the one who controls death). It promises to be Nigeria’s Game of Thrones.
Here are 5 things we thought you should know about the movie:
1. It Is Set In The Ancient Oyo Empire
The film project is set in the 17th century Oyo Empire. The trailer and images of the film clearly reveals that the crew did a great job on the set design, makeup and costumes.
Recent works of Kunle Afolayan have shown that he pays close attention to aesthetics and this mystical folklore shouldn’t be an exception. Till then, we keep our fingers crossed.
2. It Was Shot In Kunle Afolayan’s Film and Village Resort
The film was shot at the Kunle Afolayan Production Film Village and Resort located in Igbojaiye, Komu, Itesiwaju local government, Oyo State. It is an ongoing building project.
The building project promises to be a home for the preservation of film, cultural heritage and values. Set on a 40 acres mass of land, the various infrastructures and animals in the setting qualifies it for a centre of tourist attraction when it is finally completed.
3. It Features Your Favourite Yoruba Movie Stars
I guess you should also look forward to a number of our veteran actors in the Yoruba movie industry like; Sola Sobowale, Adebayo Salami, Babawande, Taiwo Hassan, Yinka Quadri, Fathia Balogun, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Moji Afolayan, Jinadu Ewele, Olayiwola Razaq, Dele Odule, Ifayemi Elebuibon, Ropo Ewenla and others.
Your favourite Nollywood stars are not left behind; Kunle Remi takes the lead role, Bimbo Ademoye, Mr. Macaroni…. In addition, the British-Nigerian Actor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim is also part of the star-studded cast.
4. Premiers On 30th September
The movie is set to premier on the global streaming platform (Netflix) on 30th September, 2022. However, the movie premiere holds on Sunday, 25th September, 2022.
Coincidentally, that is Kunle Afolayan’s birthday.
5. Eyiwunmi Afolayan Cements Family Legacy
The Afolayan dynasty continues to add to their number in the Nollywood industry as the 17-year-old daughter of the film maker is also set to make her debut appearance in this highly anticipated film. Pictures reveal that she may be starring as the daughter of Kunle Afoloyan’s biological sister, Moji Afolayan.
Don’t forget that one of her siblings, Damisire Afolayan also featured in the 2017 Nigerian film “Roti”. Members of the Afolayan dynasty in the Nollywood industry include: Adeyemi Afolayan (Adelove), Gabriel Afolayan, Moji Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan.
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