Netflix Naija has announced its upcoming projects for release in the remainder of 2024.
In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary, Netflix revealed that it has upcoming projects, some based on actual events in Nigeria.
The rights to the movies and series were obtained to showcase Nigeria’s incredible history and the talent that goes into storytelling.
In chronological order, here are the Netflix Naija projects from October to December 2024, which will only be available for streaming in African countries.
- Inside Life (October 11)
Directed by Clarence Peters and stars Jide Kosoko, Gabriel Afolayan, Jiyan Babaoja, Zack Orji, Meg Otanwa, and Scarlett Gomez.
The plot of the TV series tells of a desperate man, a devoted sister, and an ambitious woman, all facing their hardships in Lagos State, Nigeria.
- Hijack ‘93 (October 25)
Directed by Robert O. Peters and stars Jemima Osunde, Nancy Isime, Efa Iwara, Sharon Ooja, Ego Nwosu, John Dumelo, Nnamdi Agbo, Allison Emmanuel, Yakubu Muhammed, and Sani Muazu.
Based on the actual event, “Hijack ‘93” will depict the story of a plane hijack carried out by four young Nigerian men under the banner of “Movement for the Actualisation of Democracy” (MAD). These teenagers allegedly hijacked an aeroplane in transit to Abuja from Lagos.
- Domitilla (November 8)
Domitilla depicts the life of a young lady who works as a prostitute at night to maintain her lifestyle and support her father. Though a reboot was made in April 2023 and starred Teniola Aladese, Uzoamaka Doris Aniunoh, Elvina Ibru, Chiwetalu Agu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Stan Nze, Ejiro Onojaife, and Onyinye Odokoro.
Netflix has yet to share much information concerning the project.
The other projects with little details provided so far are Sisi London (November 29) and Seven Doors (December 13).
Netflix also announced that it is currently in the process of making a new season of the highly successful movie-turned-series “Anikulapo”.
The series will return with Kunle Afolayan as its producer and director, as he and Netflix aim to showcase the slave trade and slavery from different perspectives played by actors from Portugal, Ghana and Nigeria.
“It is essential to us that Netflix remains the premier destination for the best in Nigerian storytelling for our members in Nigeria,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s Vice President of Content for the Middle East and Africa.
