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October 12, 2022

Anikulapo Ranks No.1 Globally On Netflix as it Promises Release of Soundtrack Album

Since its release 11 days ago, Anikulapo – a Netflix original produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan has been the talk of the town and it is currently topping the Netflix global chart as most viewed Non-English Netflix original with 8,730,000 views in less than 2 weeks.

While this is being celebrated by Nigerians home and abroad, the acceptability of it from people around the world with different cultural background and beliefs proves beyond words that Anikulapo tells a universal story that every human across the world can relate to. It is also noteworthy to state that the movie in a great way creates an inclusiveness of both male and female character traits, bringing to light the fine thin line between lust and love, hate and resentment, illusion etc

The Music in Anikulapo is also a great driving force in the trajectory of the story.

Anikulapo Album Cover

Music they say is food for the soul and like Omawunmi said “…it heals your body, heals your spirit, it makes you whole…” more than art in storytelling, it is the plane on which the story is told, sustaining the audience’s attention and finessing the thematic preoccupation –  the rhythm on which the story is told, the pace, and the timing.

The Yoruba culture heavily thrives on folklore, folksongs, proverbs, legends, and tradition. The movie Anikulapo would be void of the complete Yoruba essence if songs that connect to the deep roots of the culture were left out.

Anikulapo has beautifully written and sung songs to accompany its delivery to the audience. An ensemble of original folksongs performed by Kent Edunjobi for Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP Music), the album hosts 3 songs that speak about the prominent themes in Anikulapo from Aigboran (Disobedience) to Ojukokoro (Coveteousness) and Igba Nba Jo (When I Ought to Dance) and 10 scores that singers can get a license for to create their own song.

The stringing together of beautiful Yoruba proverbs, sayings, and phrases together with the sonorous voice of Kent Edunjobi tickles a part of your heart and at the same time, as you listen, drive the message deep into your subconscious. 

Listening to these songs will purge you of the right emotion at the right time, putting you right in the middle of the actions and plot development. Also, they serve as moral checks for listeners as the message seeks to remind you to be content, not be two-timing, and be objective with life choices

These songs are memorable even though you get to hear them for the first time while watching Anikulapo, the sound and lyrics leave an indelible print on your heart.

We have great news! 

Soon, Anikulapo soundtracks will be available on all streaming platforms for your listening pleasure. While you wait for the release, enjoy these snippets.

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