Kunle Afolayan Announces Release Date for Much-Anticipated Anikulapo Season 2
- Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan revealed the date that the second season of his epic series 'Anikulapo' would premiere on Netflix, sparking excitement among fans
- The announcement came through an Instagram post, where Afolayan shared a picture from the first season and asked fans if they were ready for the next season
- Fans flooded the comment section, begging the filmmaker to make the series available on Netflix globally, especially in countries like America, Canada and the UK
Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has confirmed that the second season of his epic series Anikulapo will premiere on Netflix, ending months of speculation among fans.
The new season is scheduled to debut on January 30, 2026, following Afolayan’s Instagram announcement on January 4.
Source: Instagram
The announcement comes several months after Afolayan revealed key production details about the upcoming season.
In July 2024, the filmmaker disclosed that the second season was shot in Ghana in partnership with the country's National Film Authority.
He also unveiled new cast members in October 2024, expanding the series with fresh faces. The new additions include former BBNaija housemate Okusaga Adeoluwa, Kiekie, Antar Laniyan, Saidi Balogun, Teniola Aladese, Nico Claudio and Oyinbo Ibile.
The first instalment, Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, premiered as a six-part series on Netflix on March 1, 2024.
The series, produced by Afolayan, became a talking point among Nigerian entertainment lovers.
In his Instagram post, Afolayan shared a picture from the first season alongside the announcement.
"Anikulapo series season 2 coming on 30 January on @naijaonnetflix. Are you ready?" he wrote.
Check out Kunle Afolayan's post below:
Kunle Afolayan's post on Anikulapo 2 sparks excitement
The announcement triggered a wave of reactions from excited fans, with many Nigerians in the diaspora pleading for the series to be available on Netflix platforms outside Nigeria.
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@iamarewaomoge said:
"Finally! ! ! Thank you! Is it showing on Netflix global or Netflix Naija?"
@bukola_temilade commented:
"Pls ooooo let us be able to watch it in diaspora oooo,,,America to be precise 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 edakun ooooooo 😁"
@callmedollyp wrote:
"Please make it available in netflix everywhere, especially netflix canada sir. Na beg i dey beg"
@kanmi_ifeoluwa reacted: "Abeg my brother na God I take beg you put am for uk 🇬🇧 Netflix oooo 👏😍. Can't wait"
@kinghbar opined:
"Ah! Thank you God. I've been waiting months to hear this announcement. ❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌"
@busayoofficial said:
"I beg thee on behalf of Nigerians in diaspora we want to watch same times Nigerians are watching. Don't do us dirty please sir,"
Source: Instagram
Aremu Afolayan faces backlash over viral video
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan, younger brother of Kunle Afolayan, faced intense public backlash after a viral video showed him making an inappropriate physical gesture toward Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas.
The incident occurred at actress Folorunsho Adeola's 40th birthday celebration. The birthday celebration was attended by Nollywood stars like Wunmi Toriola, Bukola Adeeyo, Fathia Williams, Laide Bakare, Mr Latin, and Afeez Owo.
In footage shared on the Instagram page of Asoebi Styles, Aremu touched Bimbo inappropriately while posing for photos with her and Laide Bakare.
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Source: Legit.ng
