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Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo ranks most popular film on Netflix worldwide

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4 years ago

October 13, 2022

The most recent film by Kunle Afolayan, Anikulapo, has made a significant impact on Netflix.

Nearly two weeks after its streaming launch, the director just made data public that showed the epic movie has rated first worldwide. With a total of 8,730,000 global views, Anikulapo is presently ranked among the top 10 non-English language movies on Netflix.

“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.”

He continued,“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 Congratulations to us all and thanks to you guys out there for the reviews and referrals.”

The film, which is produced and directed by Afolayan and stars Kunle Remi as the lead character, is set in the historic Oyo kingdom and centres on a young man’s search for better opportunities.

On October 1, 2022, the Netflix original made its debut to raving acclaim.

The majority of its admirers gave the cast’s performances and their portrayals of Yoruba culture high praise. Since then, Afolayan has disclosed plans for a television series based on the movie.

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Dangote Refinery Sets ₦525 Share Price for Landmark IPO

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1 month ago

September 5, 2026

Basit Saba

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has set its initial public offering price at ₦525 per share, with the company seeking to raise about ₦2.15 trillion as it prepares to enter Nigeria’s public equities market.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the offer for 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each. If fully subscribed, the offer would generate approximately ₦2.15 trillion, equivalent to about $1.6 billion at current exchange rates.

The offering is expected to open on 14 September 2026, according to Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Industries. The planned sale is positioned to become one of the largest equity offerings in Africa.

The IPO marks a significant step in Dangote Group’s plans to broaden ownership of the refinery and raise additional capital for expansion.

The refinery currently has a stated processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Dangote has said the company plans to increase that capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day as part of its longer-term expansion strategy.

The planned share sale follows a $1 billion underwriting programme completed in August, providing additional financial backing ahead of the public offering.

The refinery, located in the Lekki area of Lagos State, is one of Africa’s largest industrial projects and has become an increasingly important player in Nigeria’s fuel supply market since beginning operations.

The public offering will give Nigerian investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the refinery directly, while providing Dangote Petroleum Refinery with fresh capital to support its next phase of growth.

The company has also indicated ambitions to expand beyond its current Nigerian operations, with Dangote recently announcing plans for another refinery project in Kenya.