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Kunle Afolayan's latest cinematic endeavor, Recall, made its nationwide debut in Nigerian cinemas on April 4, 2025, following its premiere at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in late 2024 . This psychological thriller marks Afolayan's return to the big screen after a period of focusing on streaming platforms, notably through his partnership with Netflix .
🎬 Plot Overview
Recall centers on Anita Bashorun, portrayed by Sharon Ooja, who awakens one morning with no recollection of the past decade, including her marriage to Goke Bashorun (Olarotimi Fakunle) and their children. As medical explanations fall short, the narrative delves into spiritual realms, introducing a prophetess played by Patience Ozokwor, suggesting supernatural forces at play .
🌟 Cast and Crew
The film features a robust ensemble, including: 
Sharon Ooja as Anita Bashorun
Olarotimi Fakunle as Goke Bashorun
Patience Ozokwor as the prophetess
Tina Mba as Anita's mother
Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey as Anita's father
Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bimbo Akintola, and Bolaji Ogunmola in supporting roles 

Afolayan's direction brings his signature visual storytelling to the forefront, with carefully framed shots and emotive close-ups enhancing the film's psychological depth .
🎥 Critical Reception
While Recall has been praised for its visual aesthetics and strong performances, particularly by Fakunle and Mba, some critics have pointed out shortcomings in character development and narrative cohesion. The film's exploration of spirituality, a hallmark of Afolayan's work, is noted to emerge more prominently in the latter part of the story, which some feel affects the overall pacing .
📽️ Afolayan's Cinematic Journey
Recall signifies a notable shift in Afolayan's distribution approach, moving back to theatrical releases after a series of successful projects with Netflix, such as Aníkúlápó and Ijogbon . This return to cinemas underscores his commitment to traditional film experiences and diversifying distribution channels. 
🎟️ Viewing Information
Recall is currently screening in cinemas across Nigeria.