Kunle Afolayan

Kunle Afolayan Rules the Nollywood Fantasy Genre; Here’s Why We Think So

January 21, 2026

Kunle Afolayan Rules the Nollywood Fantasy Genre; Here’s Why We Say So

Kunle Afolayan stands as one of the most influential trailblazers in the Nigerian film industry and a defining voice in modern Nollywood filmmaking. Over nearly three decades, his work has reshaped audience expectations, elevated production standards, and carved out a distinct space for fantasy, folklore, and culturally grounded storytelling in Nigerian cinema. Afolayan’s journey into... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan’s New Film “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

October 29, 2024

Kunle Afolayan Releases Official Trailer of “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has released the long-awaited trailer of his upcoming film “Recall” ahead of its premiere at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, 2024. “Recall” is a psychological drama set in the bustling Lagos State. It echoes the tale of a couple, Goke and Anita, who appear to... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan’s New Film “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

October 15, 2024

Kunle Afolayan’s New Film “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

One of Nollywood’s greatest filmmakers and directors, Kunle Afolayan, has announced that his new movie “Recall” will premiere at this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, 2024. “Recall” is a psychological drama set in the bustling Lagos State. It echoes the tale of a couple, Goke and Anita, who appear to have... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan Introduces the New Cast for Anikulapo Season 2

October 8, 2024

Kunle Afolayan Introduces the New Cast for Anikulapo Season 2

With the success of Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 film “Anikulapo,” Netflix greenlit the production of the series “Anikulapo: Rise of the Sceptre,” which was well received by Nigerians and those in the diaspora. The acceptance and demand for more of the TV series has led to the production of season 2. Determined to continue giving the... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan

November 3, 2023

See Images from Kunle Afolayan’s Upcoming 2024 Supernatural Thriller

Talented filmmaker and producer Kunle Afolayan has revealed images of his next project, a supernatural thriller that will sweep the Nollywood scene off its feet. Kunle Afolayan is revered in the movie industry for his attention to detail and his taste in high-quality scripts that perfectly describe the story he has in mind. The award-winning... Read More

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October 12, 2023

The Film Blog: All You Need to Know about Kunle Afolayan’s New Title “Ijogbon”

While we are still mulling over the success of the movie title, Anikulapo, and the announcement of the film’s upcoming series, Kunle Afolayan Productions in partnership with Netflix, has announced the release of its latest movie “Ijogbon”. Written by Tunde Babalola and directed and produced by the award-winning Kunle Afolayan, Ijogbon is a culturally rich,... Read More

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August 19, 2023

Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Ijogbon’ Explores Regret, Friendship, and Cultural Heritage in Southwest Nigeria

The world of Nigerian cinema is once again set to be captivated by a thrilling narrative as KAP Motion Pictures, in collaboration with Netflix, unveils their latest cinematic endeavor, “Ijogbon.” Following the exhilarating success of “Anikulapo,” the anticipation for this new project is palpable, promising a fresh perspective on storytelling and cultural exploration. “Ijogbon,” crafted... Read More

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August 15, 2023

Netflix Unveils Spectacular Lineup of 7 Nigerian Films and Series, Set to Premiere Later this Year

Netflix’s recent star-studded event, “Lights, Camera… Naija!” held in Lagos on August 13, 2023, has unveiled a sensational lineup of new Nigerian films and series. These eagerly anticipated projects are poised to grace the screens during the final quarter of the year, promising a diverse range of genres and narratives. The masterminds behind these creations... Read More

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From ‘Swallow’ to ‘Anikulapo’: Inside Netflix’s Three-Film Deal with Kunle Afolayan

Netflix’s foray into Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, Nollywood, has been marked by a series of significant deals, one of which is the three-film partnership with acclaimed movie director and producer Kunle Afolayan. Let’s take a closer look at this collaboration and its impact on African storytelling. In March 2021, Netflix and Kunle Afolayan announced their... Read More

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Nigerian Film Powerhouses Kunle Afolayan, RMD, Jade Osiberu and More Join Oscars Voting Academy (See Complete List)

Nigeria’s cinematic prowess continues to shine on the global stage as Kunle Afolayan, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Shola Dada, CJ Obasi, and Jade Osiberu receive an extraordinary honor. These five talented individuals have been invited to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) class of 2023, granting them voting membership for the... Read More

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The Film Blog: Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Anikulapo’ Returns with Four-Part Series Sequel on Netflix

Exciting news for movie enthusiasts as renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan announces the much-anticipated sequel to his award-winning film ‘Anikulapo’. In a recent Instagram post, the talented director revealed that the sequel, titled ‘Rise of the Spectre’, will be presented as a thrilling four-part series on Netflix. Afolayan, known for his exceptional storytelling, shared that the... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Anikulapo’ Takes Home Best Overall Movie Africa at the AMVCA’s 2023 #AMVCA9

The AMVCA’s 2023 celebrated the finest achievements in the African film industry, and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo emerged victorious, winning the highly esteemed title of Best Overall Movie – Africa. The African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA’s) not only recognize outstanding performances but also acknowledge the brilliance and creativity of filmmakers who bring captivating stories to... Read More

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AMVCA 2023 full list of nominees revealed, with Brotherhood and Anikulapo nominated for Best Movie

The organizers of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) have revealed the nominees for the 2023 edition of the event. On Sunday, the announcement was made on African Magic networks by the amazing duo Bisola Aiyeola and Adjetey Anang, alongside young actors Jasmine Olarotimi and Nifemi Lawal from the Africa Magic original series. With... Read More

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October 29, 2022

“Anikulapo will be bigger than Game of Thrones,” Kunle Afolayan

Nigerian actor Kunle Afolayan, says he once said that his top-grossing movie, “Anikulapo,” would do better than “Game of Thrones.” Home Box Office produced the American fantasy drama television series “Game of Thrones” (HBO). It started on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and ended in May 2019, after eight seasons and... Read More

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October 12, 2022

Aníkúlápó ranks No.1 globally on Netflix

Aníkúlápó a Netflix original film created and directed by veteran actor Kunle Afolayan, is currently the most-watched non-English Netflix original film on a weekly basis. A weekly top 10 list of the most watched movies on Netflix revealed that Aníkúlápó was viewed for 8,730,000 hours between October 3 and October 9, 2022, just 11 days... Read More

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Dear Rising Actor, a senior colleague has a word for you

When you look at the lives of Nigerian actors, or, generally, individuals in the entertainment industry, you are made to think that is all rosy on that side of life. You are encouraged to go in, especially if you have a longing for telling stories. ‘There is money there, what am I waiting for?’ You... Read More

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Tenants of the House

Kunle Afolayan’s upcoming film ‘Tenants of the House’ is about the herdsmen-farmer conflict

The last time we heard about Kunle Afolayan, he was in a chat with Ben Amadasun of Netflix Africa, announcing multiple projects in the pipeline coming to the streamer. After the release of Citation last year, it gave me the filmmaker a new kind of prestige. Now, his latest film takes him into the realm... Read More

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TECNO Camon 17 makes a stunning debut with a vibrant fashion show

Global premier mobile phone brand, TECNO, has taken centre stage once again with the newest phone in its CAMON series – the TECNO CAMON 17. Entering the scene with an exciting launch, fans and viewers were treated to a first of its kind fashion-focused launch show, bringing to life the beauty of the Camon 17... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan is making three original titles for Netflix

Last year’s Netflix campaign about telling African stories featured renowned actors and filmmakers from across the continent in an inspiring montage. One of those filmmakers was Kunle Afolayan, who needs no introduction. With his latest film Citation about sexual harassment in universities premiering last year, and a pre-existing stock of his films (Phone Swap, Figurine,... Read More

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January 22, 2021

Kunle Afolayan, Kemi Adetiba and Desmond Ovibiagele…The most sought after Nigerian directors at the moment

The world of movies is a world of magic. To tell stories so compelling and immersive that it could make audience members cry or laugh hysterically is somewhat magical. Here are some of the most sought after directors in the Nigeria scene responsible for bringing some of the most enchanting stories to our screens. Kunle... Read More

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November 20, 2020

Kunle Afolayan’s anger is somewhat justified, and it invites us to rethink how we approach works of art

A quoted reply by ace Director, Kunle Afolayan has caused a spirited conversation about what constitutes an appropriate response from creatives to claims of piracy of their creative work. Twitter user, @iam_muideen, had taken to the microblogging site to lament that while he believes the director did a good job with his latest movie Citation,... Read More

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November 13, 2020

Kunle Afolayan joins the #MeToo Movement with Citation

In 2018, allegations of sexual harassment by many men in high positions became rife in media reports and the year has been tagged the #MeToo year. A lot of discussions centered on issues of sexual harassment and abuse of power. Since then, there has been more awareness around the world. Nigeria even had its #MeToo... Read More

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November 1, 2020

All you need to know about Kunle Afolayan’s widely anticipated movie, ‘Citation’

Originally slated for an early release in August, Kunle Afolayan‘s latest feature film, ‘Citation‘, was pushed forward to the 6th of November 2020. The movie, themed around sexual harassment and following cases of ‘sex-for-grades’ between lecturers and student from 2019, tells the story of many sexually abused victims. ‘Citation’ follows the story of Moremi, a... Read More

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September 7, 2020

Will Kunle Afolayon’s ‘Citation’ make the statement Nollywood movies still shy away from?

Enthralling cinematography. Immersive dialogue. Tightly woven plots. Carefully considered storytelling. Cultural relevance. That sounds like one – and more – masterpiece from Kunle Afolayan and we absolutely love to see it. The award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, known for writing, directing, producing, and sometimes acting in some of Nigeria’s most impressive works of visual art has released... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan is giving a directing masterclass this weekend on Youtube’s #WithMe series

Youtube has really come through for Nigerians during this pandemic with their #WithMe series that taps influential creators across various disciplines to either share their pre-existing content delivered as offline experiences on to online platforms. First there were concerts with Nasty C, TY Bello, Seyi Shay and food tutorials for Easter. Now they are upping... Read More

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November 16, 2019

Funmi Iyanda, Olumide Makanjuola, Kunle Afolayan, Tope Oshin, Michelle Dede, others, step out for ’Walking with Shadows’ premiere at AFRIFF

Funmi Iyanda, Kunle Afolayan, Tope Oshin, Michelle Dede and Zainab Balogun were among the personalities that attended the premiere of ‘Walking with Shadows’ at the African International Film Festival yesterday Thursday, 14 November, 2019. Featuring a stellar cast including Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Wale Ojo, Ozzy Agu, Zainab Balogun, Funsho Adeolu, and more, ‘Walking with Shadows’ discusses... Read More

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November 16, 2019

Accelerate TV premieres the Mindset Series – top 5 films of 2019 Accelerate Filmmaker Project at the African International Film Festival

Accelerate TV premieres ‘The Mindset Series’ – the top 5 short films from its 2019 Accelerate Filmmaker Project – at the Accelerate Day of the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held at Film House Cinemas, Landmark Retail Village, Lagos. After a full week of intense trainings in the art of filmmaking by some of Nollywood’s... Read More

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Here are the Nollywood stars attending the 2019 Cannes Film Festival

This year’s Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off yesterday in Cannes, France, and it was preceded by a little buzz: African filmmakers, artistes and distributors will get a section to market their films at festival. The Pavillon Afriques, a platform for the promotion of African and Black cinema to film professionals from across the globe,... Read More

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February 11, 2019

First Lady of Kwara, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Chioma Akpotha, others stun at premiere of Diamonds in the Sky

Diamonds in the Sky, a movie by leading Non-Governmental Organisation, Leah Foundation was created in partnership with Sterling Bank to create awareness for breast and cervical issues affecting women across Nigeria. The star-studded movie which premiered at Viva Cinemas, Ilorin had in attendance; Her Excellency, First Lady of Kwara State, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, ace director,... Read More

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