# Anikulapo (2022) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/anikulapo-2022/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 72% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 48/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Kunle Afolayan |
| Genres | Fantasy, Drama |
| Runtime | 142 min |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Anikulapo (2022) earns a 72% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Afolayan's Yoruba fantasy became a Netflix hit and renewed global interest in Nigerian folklore cinema. Metascore 48/100. Directed by Kunle Afolayan.

## Critics consensus

Afolayan's Yoruba fantasy became a Netflix hit and renewed global interest in Nigerian folklore cinema.

## Synopsis

A desperate weaver gains a bird that resurrects the dead, attracting power, jealousy, and mythic consequences in ancient Oyo kingdom.

## Cast

Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Hakeem Kae-Kazim

## Accolades

- Won Best Film in an African Language — Africa Movie Academy Awards 2023

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Anikulapo worth watching?**
Anikulapo holds a 72% Celluloid Score. Afolayan's Yoruba fantasy became a Netflix hit and renewed global interest in Nigerian folklore cinema.

**What is Anikulapo about?**
A desperate weaver gains a bird that resurrects the dead, attracting power, jealousy, and mythic consequences in ancient Oyo kingdom.

**Who directed Anikulapo?**
Anikulapo (2022) was directed by Kunle Afolayan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Anikulapo?**
72% — the average of five public sources: critics 82%, audience 88%, Metascore 48/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**What awards did Anikulapo win?**
Anikulapo won Best Film in an African Language (Africa Movie Academy Awards 2023).

**Where can I watch Anikulapo?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Anikulapo page for current options.

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