Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre is a six-episode sequel to the 2022 film Aníkúlápó, directed by Kunle Afolayan. Set in the 17th-century Oyo Empire, the series follows Saro (Kunle Remi), who, after dying a second time, is sent back to Earth by the Gate Keeper to repay his spiritual debt. His mission: retrieve the 20 souls he previously resurrected. Failure to do so would condemn him to wander the afterlife as a lost soul. As Saro navigates this perilous task, he becomes entangled in a complex web of power, love, and Yoruba folklore. Decider
📺 Series Details
- Title: Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre (Season 1)
- Director: Kunle Afolayan
- Writer: Shola Dada
- Producer: KAP Productions
- Distributor: Netflix
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy
- Language: Yoruba
- Country: Nigeria
- Runtime: Approximately 75 minutes per episode
- Release Date: March 1, 2024
- Sequel to: Aníkúlápó (2022 film)
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85% Rotten Tomatoes
🎭 Cast
- Kunle Remi as Saro
- Bimbo Ademoye as Arolake
- Sola Sobowale as Awarun
- Taiwo Hassan as Alaafin Ademuyiwa
- Gabriel Afolayan as Adigun
- Owobo Ogunde as Bashorun
- Lateef Adedimeji as Olatorera
- Titi Kuti as Awolaran ElCinema
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