Aníkúlápó
Watch TrailerSarayo, a weaver in the ancient Oyo Empire, finds himself in the realm of spirits after an untimely death. His destiny intertwines with the mythical bird Aníkúlápó, keeper of the secret between life and death. Granted a second chance, he receives a magical gourd with the power to resurrect the dead, but this gift carries a heavy burden of unintended consequences, upsetting the delicate balance between worlds. His journey becomes a profound test of human greed, love, and the ultimate price for tampering with the natural order.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy |
| Director | Kunle Afolayan |
| Runtime | 142 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (40 votes) |
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Kunle Afolayan crafts an epic African folktale where mythology reflects timeless human frailties. The film is a lavish tapestry, brilliantly weaving visual splendor, traditional lore, and gripping drama that unfolds with the weight of an ancient parable.
What lingers after the final frame is a deep respect for its cultural specificity—a world where magic is tangible and moral choices carry profound weight. It’s a reminder that some stories are universal because they are so uniquely rooted. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kunle Afolayan
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The heat of the savanna, ancestral drums, a myth woven tightly into fate's fabric.
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