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Kunle Afolayan
July 21, 2026

The Odyssey: What Celebrated Nollywood Film Directors Can Pack A Film Theatre?

The release of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has seen film theaters all over the world packed to the brim, with many sold out over the first weekend. The success of the film, and the respect the director has received has us wondering, does Nollywood have film directors that can pack a film theater? In this... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders ICPC investigation into Alleged Fake PFIPC in 30 Days
July 17, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Tinubu Signs Executive Order on Virtual Assets, Establishes Digital Economy Council President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a new framework to harmonise the regulation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, and other virtual assets in Nigeria. The order establishes a Virtual Asset Council, chaired by the Central Bank... Read More
The News Blog
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 6, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Phyna apologises to Police as she retracts arrest claim Reality TV star Phyna has apologised to Nigerians and the police after earlier raising an alarm that her cameraman had been taken away by men she believed were not security officials. In a new video, the former BBNaija winner explained that the situation had been resolved.... Read More
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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
The Film Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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July 18, 2023

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
The Film Blog
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June 29, 2023

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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June 1, 2023

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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May 20, 2023

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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April 17, 2023

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
The Media Blog
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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
The Film Blog
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Tenants of the House
June 8, 2021

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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Kunle Afolayan
March 10, 2021

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
The Media Blog
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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
Deep Dive, The Media Blog
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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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Kunle Afolayan
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
The Media Blog
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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
The Media Blog
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Kunle Afolayan
April 30, 2020

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 18, 2019

‘The Ghost and The House of Truth’ closes AFRIFF winning 3 awards

The African Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended on a glorious note; closing with the spectacular new film – The Ghost and The House of Truth by Akin Omotoso and Executive Producer-Ego Boyo. The film premiered to an outstanding number of film lovers, enthusiasts, students and supporters of the art. The newly opened Filmhouse Cinemas at Landmark... 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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