Kunle Afolayan’s historical fantasy returns with a second season that expands its mythological world. A follow‑on to both the 2022 hit film and the Season One series Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, this expanded narrative maintains Afolayan’s role as director and producer under KAP Motion Pictures while broadening its ensemble cast.
The synopsis reads; Once power is awakened, it demands a price. From Oyo to foreign lands, love is tested, loyalties are shaken. This season, survival is the real crown, and everything you think you know will be questioned.
Returning leads include Kunle Remi, Sola Sobowale, Bimbo Ademoye, Eyiyemi Afolayan, Aisha Lawal, Moji Afolayan, Taiwo Hassan and Lateef Adedimeji, complemented by new additions such as Bukunmi Adeaga‑Ilori (“KieKie”), Teniola Aladese, Antar Laniyan, Saidi Balogun and Okusaga Adeoluwa, among others.
Filmed across Nigeria and Ghana through a collaboration with the Ghana National Film Authority, the season’s narratives are expected to deepen themes of power, consequence and spiritual reckoning while exploring broader historical intersections.
Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens Premieres on Netflix, January 30, 2026. See the trailer below
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