Actress and producer Oyindamola Sanni has talked about how her career is changing, her return to Kunle Afolayan’s Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, and her future plans in Nigeria’s film industry.
Oyindamola said she is still active as both an actor and a producer, working on projects for streaming platforms and digital media. “I am an actor and a producer,” she said, adding that she recently worked on films for her YouTube channel and a Netflix production.
Looking back on her return to Afolayan’s epic fantasy series, where she played Olatorera again, Oyindamola said the experience was fulfilling, especially working with Sola Sobowale.
“I enjoyed a great experience and working relationship on Aníkúlápó Season Two. Working with Sola Sobowale, who played my mum, was very special. We catch up a lot and she is one of my mentors.”
She also described working with Afolayan as “great and awesome.”
Speaking about her character, the actress said Olatorera remains one of the emotional anchors of the story. “Olatorera is a lover girl and she never learns. No slacking and no dulling. I’m a lover girl in real life too; that’s me,” she said with a laugh.
One of the challenges she faced in the new season was speaking Portuguese, which required extra preparation. “When Uncle Kunle asked if I could speak Portuguese, I said no, though I could speak a bit of Spanish. I had to download an app and really put in the work to learn the language,” she quipped.
“I’m happy it came out well and fans loved it. I expect viewers to love the new season and see Olatorera as the lover girl who is also ambitious, just like her mum, Awarun.”
Looking forward, Oyindamola said she hopes to play a role in Nollywood’s continued growth. “I see Nollywood becoming the largest film industry in the world. I see myself owning a film studio, becoming a household name, impacting lives through storytelling and creating opportunities for people.”
She added, “I am very particular about the stories I tell. They must be fascinating.”
Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, directed by Kunle Afolayan, debuted on Netflix on January 30. The series picks up where the 2022 film Aníkúlápó left off, further exploring Yoruba history, fantasy, and mythology. Familiar faces like Sola Sobowale, Bimbo Ademoye, Aisha Lawal, Moji Afolayan, Eyiyemi Afolayan, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Taiwo Hassan, and Lateef Adedimeji return to the cast.