Actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has released the trailer of his highly anticipated series, Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens, teasing a gripping narrative of power, love, and survival.

The sequel to the award-winning film Anikulapo, the six-part series premieres on Netflix on January 30.

“Official trailer. Anikulapo – The Ghoul Awakens A Kunle Afolayan series. Once power is awakened, it demands a price. From Oyo to foreign lands, love is tested, and loyalties are shaken. This season, survival is the real crown, and everything you think you know will be questioned.

“Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens arrives on January 30, only on @naijaonnetflix”, he captioned the post.

The story followed Saro, who returned from death with the power to resurrect the dead, as he navigated treacherous landscapes and confronted impossible challenges.

Filmed in Ghana in partnership with the National Film Authority, the series boasts a diverse cast, including Okusaga Adeoluwa, Kiekie, Antar Laniyan, and Saidi Balogun.

Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens explores themes of power, loyalty, and survival, set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Oyo Empire and beyond.