Recently, Netflix release the thrilling trailer of a period film titled ‘Anikulapo’.
The much awaited Kunle Afolayan’s epic movie, ‘Anikulapo’
will be premiere on Netflix on September 30, the same day as Afolayan’s
birthday.
Afolayan took to his Instagram page on Thursday to release
photos of the casts and announced that all is now ready for the release of the
movie.
He wrote: “Storytelling is the force that binds us together, fueling emotions and lending an ear to the lips that tell the untold tales and hidden stories.
He wrote: “Storytelling is the force that binds us together,
fueling emotions and lending an ear to the lips that tell the untold tales and
hidden stories.
“Finding your identity in an unknown culture is possible
because we are all humans after all and though you can’t relate to the beliefs
and ways of life of a said people, you can understand their pain, emotions, and
feelings (if only told well)
“Anikulapo – he who has death in his pouch, tells the story
of love, hate, deceit, jealousy, and covetousness, you’ll feel the intrigue,
suspense, anger, and empathy.”
He added that “In less than 24 hours, you’ll experience the
power of love, the pride that goes before a fall and the abuse of power.
“The story’s originality, the rarity of the storytelling
technique, and the actors’ professionalism will have you on the edge of your seat.”
According to Afolayan, “There’s no other movie you should
plan to see on the 30th of September 2022 – tomorrow, rather than Anikulapo.
“Find out how the power of love works out the impossible, how
death collects what its owed, how deceit betrays trust, how love turns to
resentment, resentment to hate and eventually, destroys all the parties
involved. Pride they say goes before a fall and no man is infallible. Watch
learn, and enjoy… Ire!”
Anikulapo comes 8 months after Afolayan’s last film, A Naija
Christmas, which was released in December last year. Kunle Remi, one of the
lead actors in A Naija Christmas, plays the main character, Saro/Anikulapo, in
Anikulapo.
Anikulapo’s cast includes Toyin Afolayan, Sola Sobowale, Adebayo Salami, Faithia Williams, Bimbo Ademoye, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Sunday Omobolanle, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Taiwo Hassan, Dele Odule, Adewale Adeoye, Aisha Lawal, Mr Macaroni, Ikorodu Bois.
Afolayan reached an agreement with Netflix last March that
will have the director make three films for the streaming platform. Anikulapo
is the second of the three films. The first, Swallow, was released in October
last year. The third film, whose name is yet to be disclosed, has been
described as a character drama.
Afolayan is famous for having directed the films October 1
(2014), Irapada (2006), The Figurine (2009), among others.
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