Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has shared a glimpse of her acting debut in the highly anticipated Netflix series Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, the second season of Kunle Afolayan’s epic fantasy franchise.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dabiri-Erewa wrote: “A bit of my little stint on the legendary Kunle Afolayan’s epic film Anikulapo:The Ghoul awakens” where I played the role of “ Iyalode”.suing for peace between the warring communities Showing on Netflix . Don’t miss it”.

The post included a short video clip from the series showcasing her performance as the Iyalode, who intervenes to mediate conflict between feuding groups.

This marks Dabiri-Erewa’s first foray into acting, following the announcement in mid-January 2026 that she had been cast alongside Portuguese actor Pedro Teixeira and other new additions like Bukunmi “KieKie” Adeaga-Ilori, among others.

The series, which premiered on Netflix on January 30, 2026, continues the story from the 2022 film Aníkúlápó, expanding its Yoruba epic fantasy narrative of power, loyalty, love, and supernatural elements across Oyo and beyond.

Afolayan, known for his visually rich storytelling and indigenous cultural focus, hosted a watch party and premiere events at his KAP Film Village and Resorts in Oyo State.

The project has drawn praise for its star-studded cast expansions and high production values, with the official trailer emphasising themes of awakened power demanding a steep price. (The Nation, excluding headline)

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