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Fella Makafui joins cast of popular Netflix series ‘Anikulapo’ season 2
Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui has joined the cast of the popular Nigerian Netflix series ‘Anikulapo’ for its second season.
According to National Film Authority (NFA) CEO Juliet Asante, this collaboration is part of the NFA’s mission to open doors for Ghanaian talent on the global stage through partnerships with other African countries. The series, directed by renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, is greenlit by Netflix and will be available in over 191 countries, positioning Ghana as a growing destination for film production under the NFA’s #ShootInGhana agenda.
Asante expressed her gratitude for the support from the Ministry of Tourism, the Ghana Tourism Authority, and the Ghana Museums & Monuments Board, as well as Kunle Afolayan’s willingness to collaborate on this project. She praised Fella Makafui’s hard work and dedication, particularly her commitment to learning the Yoruba language for her role. This breakthrough is seen as a significant step forward for Ghana’s film industry, opening more opportunities for Ghanaian actors on the international scene.
Fella Makafui, celebrating the milestone on her Instagram, revealed she will portray the character Abena in the second season of Anikulapo–a show which explores life in pre-colonial times.