The acclaimed filmmaker shares exclusive behind-the-scenes footage as the epic series prepares for a grand return
Kunle Afolayan Teases Fans with Second Season of “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
BY Esther Kalu
May 14, 2025
11:39 am
Ace Nollywood director and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has teased the upcoming release of the second season of “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” with behind-the-scenes post-production photos.
In an Instagram post shared on May 12, 2025, Afolayan captioned the images:
“Anikulapo” Series Season 2 loading. Just keep working. It pays off in the long run.”
Scenes from the shared footage captured the faces of recent AMVCA Best Lead Actor winner Femi Adebayo and Nollywood veteran Owode Ogunde, signaling their return to the series.
The announcement comes two days after the first season of “Anikulapo: Rise of The Spectre” missed out on key wins at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). As one of the top contending films, it lost in major categories, including Best Lead Actress for Bimbola Ademoye and Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa).
Since Afolayan’s announcement, fans have been buzzing with excitement. However, there is still no official release date for the second season. It is also unclear whether the series is a Netflix deal, as was the case with its first season.