Rising Nollywood actress and producer Oyindamola Sanni has spoken about her evolving career and how her role in Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens Season 2 stretched her creatively.
The fast-rising star, who continues to grow her presence on streaming platforms and digital media, said she remains active across multiple projects.
“I am an actor and a producer,” Sanni said, revealing that she recently worked on film projects for her YouTube channel as well as a Netflix production.
Returning as Olatorera in Aníkúlápó Season 2
Sanni reprised her role as Olatorera in the highly anticipated second season of Kunle Afolayan’s epic fantasy series, describing the experience as deeply fulfilling.
“I enjoyed a great experience and working relationship on Aníkúlápó Season Two,” she said. “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 praised Afolayan, calling their collaboration “great and awesome.”
“Olatorera Is a Lover Girl” — Sanni on Her Character
According to Sanni, 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.
She added that viewers will see Olatorera as both romantic and ambitious, much like her on-screen mother, Awarun.
Learning Portuguese for Aníkúlápó Season 2
One of the biggest challenges for the actress this season was learning Portuguese, which she admitted was initially intimidating.
“When Uncle Kunle asked if I could speak Portuguese, I said no, though I could speak a bit of Spanish,” she explained. “I had to download an app and really put in the work to learn the language.”
She said the effort paid off, noting that fans have responded positively to her performance.
Oyindamola Sanni’s Vision for Nollywood
Looking ahead, Sanni said she believes Nollywood is on a global rise and hopes to play a key role in its growth.
“I see Nollywood becoming the largest film industry in the world,” she said. “I see myself owning a film studio, becoming a household name, impacting lives through storytelling and creating opportunities for people.”
She also expressed interest in working with top filmmakers such as Funke Akindele and Kemi Adetiba, while expanding her projects to bigger screens.
“I am very particular about the stories I tell,” she added. “They must be fascinating.”
