Kunle Afolayan
Film director & producer
Also known as: Afolayan
Biography
Kunle Afolayan is one of Nigeria’s most respected filmmakers. From The Figurine to Anikulapo, his films mix Yoruba culture with world-class storytelling — and several are global Netflix hits.
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- 2006
Irapada (2006) marked his debut as director.
- 2009
The Figurine (2009) was a turning point for “New Nollywood”, with higher production values that brought Nigerian cinema back into cinemas.
- 2012
Phone Swap (2012) and October 1 (2014) were also big successes.
- 2020
Citation (2020) and the epic Anikulapo (2022) reached global audiences on Netflix, and Anikulapo won many awards.
Quick facts
Who is Kunle Afolayan’s father?
Adeyemi “Ade Love” Afolayan, a pioneer of Yoruba-language cinema.
What are Kunle Afolayan’s best-known films?
The Figurine, Phone Swap, October 1, Citation and Anikulapo.
Is Anikulapo on Netflix?
Yes, Anikulapo (2022) was released on Netflix.
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