Safiu Kehinde
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has left many netizens and Nollywood fans as she starred in Kunle Afolayan’s newly released series, Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens.
While Dabiri-Erewa is not a novice in the media industry considering her stint as a broadcast journalist before delving into politics, the NiDCOM boss’ appearance in the Anikulapo series however tend to be her first shot on Nollywood screen and acting debut.
Dabiri-Erewa had in the movie acted the role of Iyalode.
She confirmed this in a post on her X handle on Saturday, sharing a clip of her action in the movie.
The NiDCOM boss, in the caption expressed her delight for being part of the project while urging her followers to watch the movie.
“A bit of my little stint on the legendary Kunle Afolayan’s epic film Anikulapo:The Ghoul awakens” where I played the role of “ Iyalode”.suing for peace between the warring communities. Showing on Netflix. Don’t miss it ” She wrote.
This had since attracted reactions from netizens who commended the NiDCOM boss for her role in the movie.
“Na this woman some of una dey disrespect. See, make we talk truth. Didn’t you notice that anything she touches turns to success. I tap from the anointing of success, Ma.” @Big_Balloh
“No surprises here, you’ve always been a natural screen person”@IbadanTweets
“Someone pointed it yesterday and there was a debate whether it was you or not. lol Once you’ve lived in the media spotlight, it never really leaves you.”@dinocares
“Anikulapo….. Na where dem dey fight war dem suppose put you ooo”@Omo_lu_a_bi
“I thought as much that the person looked like you. Once a screen diva will always remain one. Well done ma”@bissiriyu
“As a Journalist , you stand out. As an MHR, you delivered. As the Chairperson of NIDCOM, Your performance is very superb. And now, as an actor, your best is yet to be unleashed. Well done ma”@HumInt2031
“The makeup made her vgly.” Nice try, mate. We sabi how she be normal.”@maker_of_Angels
“Great! The profile may now read: Journalist, Public Servant/Politician and Actress. Congratulations, ma.”@Gboliiii
“Wow I no believe say na Madam Abike be this ooo, you have a great talent ma”@currentlyJ66707
