Anikulapo

2022 - 9 - 30

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Anikulapo Review: Not Everyone is Grateful for a Second Chance in ... (Leisurebyte)

The film is produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan. It tells a beautiful story through the eyes of culture and tradition, set in the pre-colonial era as far ...

Aesthetically and culturally it is a beautiful film which introduces the global audience to the Yoruba culture but in terms of storytelling, maybe they could have cut short the film a bit. The name Anikulapo means one who holds death in his purse and it is ought to bring luck or doom, depending upon what you decide to do in your life. But the real mystery is if the bird really wanted to make him alive or if it was just Saro’s luck that got him out of death’s trap. Unfortunately, he found love in a forbidden place, longed for the abominable, and eventually got caught in the web of lust. He asks him what was his purpose for death and we are taken back to the past when Saro has just arrived at the Oyo village, with no money or place to go. It is a story of a traveller named Saro, who finds his way to Oyo in search of greener pastures where he finds favour and things begin to change for good.

The Yoruba Culture Was on Full Display at the Premiere of Kunle ... (BellaNaija)

The premiere of "Anikulapo" (he who has death in his pouch) was full of pomp and pageantry as dignitaries, A-list celebrities and fans came from all over ...

In the words of the prolific filmmaker, Tunde Kelani popularly known as TK, “The idea of Anikulapo was bred for three years before it was finally produced, being a close person to Kunle Afolayan, he confirmed that Anikulapo is not just any other movie but one that will leave a lasting impression on its audience and truly, viewers at the premiere described Anikulapo as sensational, beautiful, original, emotional, captivating, intriguing, thrilling and suspense-filled.” The premiere of “Anikulapo” (he who has death in his pouch) was full of pomp and pageantry as dignitaries, A-list celebrities and fans came from all over to witness it. The Yoruba Culture Was on Full Display at the Premiere of Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo”

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Movie Review Anikulapo - Kunle Afolayan's highly anticipated movie, Anikulapo started streaming on Netflix earlier today and we have sat through the entire ...

Despite the warnings, it landed him in trouble before his death and even after he got a second chance at life. It would have been awesome if the significance of the mysterious bird was used more in the film. Anikulapo tells the story of Saro, a traveling clothes weaver, who was beaten to death for having an affair with Alaafin’s youngest wife, Arolake.

Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi spark reactions with sex scene in ... (QED.NG)

Actors Bimbo Ademoye and Kunle Remi have sparked reactions on social media with their love scene in Kunle Afolayan's Anikulapo.

In one of the love scenes, the king’s wife – played by Bimbo Ademoye – took off her clothes before having sex with Saro – played by Kunle Remi. Anikulapo is the story of Saro, a travelling clothe weaver, who was beaten to death for having an affair with the Alaafin’s youngest wife. Actors Bimbo Ademoye and Kunle Remi have sparked reactions on social media with their love scene in Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo.

Actor Kunle Remi Speaks On Challenges Of Switching From 'Lover ... (Naija News)

Nollywood actor, Kunle Remi, has opened up on the challenges of breaking out from his stereotypical character of 'Lover Boy' to playing an epic character.

“Everything was challenging from reading the script, to doing a fully fledged Yoruba project, up until getting on set, filming for 42-days, a whole lot went into it, and everything in it’s own phase was challenging. I’m an actor, so I would do whatever it takes for me to become whoever I need to become because I’m an actor and very good one at that. He said: “I had to speak Yoruba all through, not just any type of Yoruba but the proper native one, which is the Oyo empire’s Yoruba; It was very physical.

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Nollywood actor and actress, Kunle Remi and Bimbo Ademoye, have stirred dating rumours online after sharing some loved up photos.

The movie will be be released in the theatres from the 30th of September. The movie features both the actors. The two actors are working on Kunle Afolayan’s highly anticipated epic drama, Anikulapo.

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Nollywood stars, Bimbo Ademoye and Kunle Remi have sparked reactions on social media with their love scene in Kunle Afolayan's Anikulapo.

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Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi stir reactions with romantic scene in ... (Within Nigeria)

The movie was released on Netflix on Friday September 30. In one of the love scenes, the king's wife – played by Bimbo Ademoye – took off her clothes before ...

Unfortunately, he discovered love in a forbidden place, yearned for the abominable, and became entangled in the web of lust. It tells the story of a sojourner who journeys to Oyo in search of greener pastures, where he finds favour and things start to change for the better. In one of the love scenes, the king’s wife – played by Bimbo Ademoye – took off her clothes

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Afolayans Netflix partnership finally gets a long-desired facelift with his pulsating supernatural fantasy fiction set in 17th century Oyo kingdom.

The stars are a house on fire! Saro, a young man on his quest for greener pasture, is at centre of the story's riveting plot. If it goes bad, there is no way to single out a culprit.

Photos: The Yoruba Culture Was on Full Display at the Premiere of ... (36NG)

by Tobiloba Sep 30, 2022. The premiere of “Anikulapo” (he who has death in his pouch) was full of pomp and pageantry as dignitaries, A-list celebrities and ...

After the premiere, guests converged to a nearby hall where an after-party was held to celebrate the movie Anikulapo where everyone wined and dined.See photos from the premiere below: The legendary story is set in the 1702 Old Oyo Empire.In the words of the prolific filmmaker, Tunde Kelani popularly known as TK, “The idea of Anikulapo was bred for three years before it was finally produced, being a close person to The premiere of “Anikulapo” (he who has death in his pouch) was full of pomp and pageantry as dignitaries, A-list celebrities and fans came from all over to witness it.With the perfect cast;

Anikulapo Ending Explained: How Did Saro Get Resurrected? (Leisurebyte)

The cast of the film includes Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Sola Sobowale, Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Taiwo Hassan, Faithia Balogun, Adebayo Salami, Kareem Adepoju, Moji ...

Once more Saro finds himself begging for his life as he is beaten down by the King’s men, who once again leave him dead in the open. One is Omowon, the help that used to work at his home and he impregnated her, one day. At first, the Kind is enraged at his request but his love for the son makes him agree. This miracle gives him the name of Anikulapo, one who holds death in his purse and popularity in all over the village. But instead, she gives it to Saro and tells him that he can get them a new life and status if he brought the child back to life, with the help of the gourd. Where a child is found dead and putting two and two together, Arolake discovers that the gourd can maybe help. However, Arolake chases away the Akala bird away and a black-coloured gourd is left behind, which she picks and keeps with her. Arolake still makes her way to Saro but witnesses him getting killed by the King and his men. On other hand, Awarun also catches the smell of their illicit affair and tells him that he is putting himself in danger and that stays in his mind. His body is left in the middle of the forest and Arolake stays with him till morning. After being mistreated by other Queens and not fond of her relationship with the Old King, she found an embrace in Saro. Little did he know that Queen also fancied him and followed him to the woods on his way back and made out with him.

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The movie follows Saro, who gets another life from a mystical bird, Akala after an affair with a queen leads to his untimely death.

At the beginning of the film itself, the narrator talks about a prophecy and the mystical bird Akala whose responsibility is to decide if one has died an uneventful life and should be resurrected or should be sent to the afterlife. The rest of the film is about them falling in love, Saro changing his ways, and finally, him being brought again to death. That bird is the Akala which is believed to be the deciding factor in whether a person should be given another chance at life or not.

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