It’s no secret that Kunle Afolayan’s latest film, “Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre,” is currently streaming on Netflix. Serving as a sequel to his successful 2022 film “Anikulapo,” which garnered widespread acclaim.
While this isn’t a critique of the movie itself, “Aníkúlápó” boasts an ensemble cast of elite Nollywood actors and actresses, including the talented Aliu Gafar.
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Gafar, a multiple award-winning actor and movie producer, portrays one of the lieutenants of Omoba Kuranga, the prince and warlord from Ede.
Although his role may seem minor, it’s evident that he’s the most vocal and physically imposing among them.
One significant scene stands out; he’s responsible for delivering the blow that humbles the ambitious and ruthless Bashorun, portrayed by Owobo Ogunde. He is the brave soldier that hold down the dreaded Bashorun for other surviving lieutenants to mark him with their knives before he finally succumbs to his death.
This comes as no surprise, considering his professionalism in script interpretation and his ability to seamlessly embody any character, earning him the admiration of colleagues and producers alike in Nigeria’s competitive movie industry.
The producer, who now boasts six films to his credit, has been a stalwart in the movie industry for over fifteen years.
Watch the movie trailer here.
Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator and a recipient of the D9112 Superstar Icon Award, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.
