Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan is expanding the horizons of *Anikulapo: Rise of the Sceptre* by scouting locations in Ghana for the upcoming season. This follows his earlier announcement in May 2024 about incorporating international settings into the series. Afolayan’s location scouting in Ghana is part of an international collaboration with Juliet Yaa Asantewa Asante, CEO of Ghana’s National Film Authority.
The first season was shot entirely at the Kunle Afolayan Production (KAP) Film Village in Igbojaye, Oyo State, Nigeria, featuring a large cast and crew. The series continues the story from the 2022 Netflix film *Anikulapo*, focusing on Saro’s resurrection and Arolake’s rise to power, accompanied by new adversaries.
The cast includes Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale, and many other prominent actors.