Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has embarked on an exciting new chapter for his hit series Anikulapo: Rise of the Sceptre by scouting locations in Ghana. This move marks a significant expansion for the show, which filmed its entire first season in Oyo State, Nigeria.
On Tuesday, July 23, Afolayan shared numerous photos of his location scouting journey in Ghana on social media, highlighting the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of the West African country. This decision to explore new locations was initially revealed in May 2024, sparking anticipation among fans and industry insiders alike.
The international collaboration is being undertaken in partnership with Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante, the CEO of Ghana’s National Film Authority. Asante expressed her excitement about the project, stating on Instagram, “Ghana is calling on the world to come and shoot in Ghana and capture the very beautiful sceneries and facilities Ghana has in their movies.”
The first season of Anikulapo: Rise of the Sceptre was filmed entirely at the Kunle Afolayan Production (KAP) Film Village in Igbojaye, Oyo State, with a dedicated cast and crew of 600. The series is a sequel to the 2022 Netflix original film Anikulapo, which tells the story of Saro, a stranger and traditional textile weaver who arrives in Oyo and becomes romantically entangled with Queen Arolake.
The 2024 series continues the narrative with the resurrection of Saro, who persists in his dubious ways, and Arolake, who becomes a wealthy woman but faces new powerful enemies. The star-studded cast includes Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale, Adebayo Salami, Layi Wasabi, Moji Afolayan, Aisha Lawal, Ronke Oshodi, Jide Kosoko, Adeniyi Johnson, Funky Mallam, Ogogo Taiwo Hassan, Eyiyemi Afolayan, Lateef Adedimeji, Uzee Usman, Gabriel Afolayan, and Owo Ogunde.
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