Tag: netflix

Lupin

Netflix shares first look images from Lupin season two

Netflix has shared the first images of Lupin season two. The logline reads: “Assane’s quest for revenge against Hubert Pelligrini has torn his family to pieces. With his back to the wall,…

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Ikorodu Bois

Netflix is spotlighting the creativity of the Ikorodu Bois ahead of Oscars weekend

Towards the countdown to the Oscars this Sunday, Netflix is shifting focus from filmmakers and their films to the fans that consume them. Titled Fans Make the Movies, the streamer…

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I Am All Girls

Watch the trailer for Netflix’s ‘I Am All Girls’

As it is, South Africa is leading in the race of the African country with the most - and importantly, diverse - content on Netflix. Just yesterday, Gareth Crocker's paranormal…

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Nollywood films

Ojukokoro, Oloibiri, This Lady Called Life – Nollywood movies coming to Netflix and cinemas this April

Mildred Okwo's La Femme Anjola finally arrived in cinemas last month, its lead actors Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey having a run with interviews and cranking up post-release publicity on…

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Horror movies

Why doesn’t Nollywood do horror?

Anyone who follows me on Twitter knows that I'm passionate about horror, but also how frustrated I have become that the horror genre in Nollywood is on life support. In…

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Awon Boyz, the story of Nigerian Street Hustlers, goes to Netflix on April 14

Documentary tells emotional story of freedom, missed opportunities, love and self-belief of 8 young men. Awon Boyz, a documentary that portrays the life of the everyday Nigerian street hustler will…

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Who's the boss

Netflix top 10 in Nigeria today: ‘Who’s the Boss’ debuts at number 1

The Netflix top 10 in Nigeria today monitors what Nigerians are watching on the streamer. With shows and movies arriving on the platform from around the world, it's bound to…

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Kunle Afolayan

Kunle Afolayan is making three original titles for Netflix

Last year's Netflix campaign about telling African stories featured renowned actors and filmmakers from across the continent in an inspiring montage. One of those filmmakers was Kunle Afolayan, who needs…

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International Women's Day

Netflix is celebrating women with #ChooseToChallenge moments in film history for International Women’s Day

Nothing brings more joy than an unsung hero, finally receiving the glory she deserves. With international women’s day coming up, we look at women who have, despite all the odds…

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Nollywood films

Fate of Alakada, Catch.er, Three Thieves – Nollywood movies coming to Netflix this March

There are only three things constant in life - rain, tax, and Netflix expanding its Nollywood content library. This March, the streamer is bringing some new additions and while we…

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Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong’o’s children book ‘Sulwe’ is coming to Netflix as an animated musical

Released in 2019, Lupita Nyong'o's children's Sulwe was well-received and broadened her creative streak from being an actress. A #1 New York Times bestseller at the time, Sulwe is now…

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John Boyega

John Boyega has joined the cast of Netflix crime drama ‘The Formula’

In some casting news, John Boyega has joined the cast of the Gerard McMurray's crime drama The Formula coming to Netflix. The Formula follows a Formula One racing prodigy (Boyega)…

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Namaste Wahala

‘Namaste Wahala’ will finally have a Valentine’s Day release on Netflix

The wait is over. The much-anticipated Nollywood-Bollywood romcom Namaste Wahala is heading to Netflix for a Valentine's Day release. Indian director Hamisha Daryani Ahuja recently made the announcement on her…

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Òlòtūré, Money Heist, Love Is Blind – What Nigerians watched on Netflix in 2020

It's been a tumultuous year, filled with uncertainty, social distancing, lockdowns and travel restrictions with Nigerians finding ways to escape, travel and connect to the real world. And What We…

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Netflix South African rom com ‘How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding’ is a holiday must-watch

After their debut with South African rom com Seriously Single on Netflix, the Ramaphakela siblings are back with another rom com offering just in time for the holiday season. How…

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Realness Institute

Realness Institute partners with Netflix to launch Content Development Lab for Nigerian Writers

Realness Institute and global streaming service Netflix have announced a partnership to create an Episodic Content Development Lab for writers in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. Through the partnership, Realness…

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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The voices against #PoliceBrutality are increasing and division is counter-productive

"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." -  JK Rowling Considering the current crises Nigerians are faced with; that famous quote from…

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Inkblot Productions

Netflix partners with Inkblot Productions to produce untitled YA series

Since Netflix announced its partnership with INKBLOT productions to create a yet to be titled drama series today, many questions have been on the lips of fans:  ●      When will it…

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Toyin Ogundipe

UNILAG sacks Vice-Chancellor; embattled VC calls it untrue | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Governing Council of the University of Lagos has announced the removal of Professor Toyin Ogundipe, as the Vice-Chancellor of the institution over accusations of financial impropriety and gross misconduct.…

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Heard of the “Nimbe” story? | Here’s why Nigerians are talking about it

Reality, they say, is stranger than fiction. While this may be true, this fact shouldn't make us shy away from telling our stories, no matter how bizarre. We all go…

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RIta Dominic

Film Review: Rita Dominic and Kalu Ikeagwu find their way through a marriage crisis in Light in the Dark

Light in the Dark opens with what may be becoming cinematographer Muhammed Attah Ahmed’s signature flourish. The camera, placed upside down, zooms in on Joke Silva, lying down on a…

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Saworoide

Saworoide, The Meeting, Walking with Shadows…20 Nigerian films that should be on Netflix (but aren’t)

In the last one year, streaming giant Netflix has doubled down on its Nollywood engagement, increasing the number of Nigerian films available to stream on the platform. In an exclusive…

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What Nigerians had to say about Beverly Naya’s “Skin” Documentary

“Mama Dudu, Oyinbo Pepper”  Colourism and its effects on the psychology of Africans is a timely, essential and leaden issue that many Nigerians are uncomfortable talking about in-depth. The discrimination…

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Netflix

Netflix joins forces with Nigeria’s talent to showcase its creative wealth to the world

Nollywood has been at the epicentre of the African entertainment industry, creating stars and producing content that’s resonated with fans across the continent. This year, Netflix joins hands with some…

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Oscars

The Oscars have been postponed, throwing Nollywood a lifeline

First it was the Met Gala, and now the Oscars have finally woken up to the realities of Covid-19 and made necessary adjustments. The Academy has announced that it is…

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How should Mo Abudu cast her forthcoming Netflix films?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Casting can make or break a movie. The performance and credibility of actors are what make a story believable, and enables audience members to connect to a film.…

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Blood and Water, Cinema Pointer

Netflix’s Blood and Water premieres today, here’s why you should stream it

The wait is finally over. Netflix's first Young Adult African Original Blood and Water finally drops today on the streaming platform. With the exception of MTV's Shuga (which is laden…

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Nollywood

More Nollywood titles are coming to Netflix this May | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

More Nollywood titles are coming to Netflix this May, from The Delivery Boy to Anchor Baby and Light in the Dark. The reason for this explosion of Nollywood content on…

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Netflix

Netflix is celebrating Africa Month with a ‘Made In Africa’ collection

Netflix today announced the introduction of a Made in Africa collection - a curated list of African series, films and documentaries - to celebrate Africa Month and demonstrate Netflix’s commitment…

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Ifeoma Chukwugo

Is it too early to petition for Ifeoma Chukwuogo to get her own Netflix Naija series?

This week on the media blog has been all about Netflix. But can you really blame us? Ever since the streaming giant announced it was officially fielding an office in…

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