Abike Dabiri Erewa appears in Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens

The government boss of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) popped up in a Netflix fantasy sequel, flexed a surprise acting cameo, and kicked off discourse about politicians moonlighting on screen.

Acting debut in a fantasy sequel

• Abike Dabiri-Erewa revealed her first-ever acting appearance.
• Played Iyalode, stepping in as a peace broker.
• Shared a clip showing mediation between rival groups.

Where the reveal happened

• Dropped the teaser on X, formerly Twitter.
• Wrote about a brief on-screen moment.
• Hyped viewers to catch it streaming.

The show and its lineage

• Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens continues a Yoruba fantasy saga.
• Follows the earlier Aníkúlápó film.
• Leans hard into power, loyalty, and mysticism.

Casting chatter and new faces

• Kunle Afolayan runs the franchise.
• Added Pedro Teixeira to the lineup.
• Also brought in Bukunmi KieKie Adeaga-Ilori.

Premieres and industry flexing

• Hosted screenings at KAP Film Village and Resorts in Oyo State.
• Spotlighted big-budget visuals and scale.
• Trailer teased power with a brutal cost attached.