Popular Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has shared photos of his location scouting in Ghana for the filming of season 2 of the Netflix series, Aníkúlápó.

This comes after he revealed his plans to shoot parts of the series in Ghana during the Nigeria International Film and TV Summit (NIFS) held in Cannes, France, in June, 2024.

The summit was attended by various film industry experts and media personalities, including Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s National Film Authority.

Ghana has been actively inviting filmmakers from around the world to utilize its stunning landscapes and top-notch facilities.

This initiative, known as “Shoot in Ghana,” is spearheaded by the National Film Authority to showcase Ghana’s heritage and culture while creating employment opportunities for residents.

In an Instagram post, Asante expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “Ghana is calling on the world to come and shoot in Ghana and capture the very beautiful sceneries and facilities Ghana has in their movies.”

This exciting development has gained attention with the recent photos Afolayan posted on his Instagram page, showcasing his location-scouting efforts.

In movie production, location scouting, aka location recce, is a crucial step in the pre-production phase. It involves identifying and evaluating potential filming sites to ensure they align with the creative vision and logistical needs of the production.

Aníkúlápó is a four-part series that serves as a sequel to the 2022 Netflix original film of the same name.

The story follows Saro, a stranger and traditional textile weaver, who arrives in Oyo and becomes entangled in an unlikely romantic affair with Queen Arolake.

The first season was entirely filmed at the Kunle Afolayan Production (KAP) Film Village in Igbojaye, Oyo State, Nigeria, with a cast and crew of 600.

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