Art meets ego and audience in the Aníkúlápó’ debate

Aníkúlápó series highlights rooted artistry, mass entertainment demands tensions

Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens is currently Nigeria’s most-watched series, but its success is being overshadowed by a clash of philosophies. From Kunle Afolayan’s dismissal of "non-intellectual" critics to a social media revolt against his "elitist" marketing, the series has become the ultima

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