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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 stacked against them, have achieved excellence in the entertainment industry. To celebrate international women’s day, Netflix HAS released a video that depicts several first feats... Read More

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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 wait for new original projects to arrive this year (King of Boys etc), it’s time yet again to stream our way through a prevailing pandemic.... Read More

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Lupita Nyong'o

February 18, 2021

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 getting an adaptation by Netflix as an animated musical, the Oscar-winning actress announced via Twitter today. Sulwe is a semi-autobiographical story, meaning it’s partly drawn... Read More

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John Boyega

January 26, 2021

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) who is forced to become a getaway driver in order to save the only family he has left. McMurray will also be writing and producing... Read More

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Namaste Wahala

January 25, 2021

‘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 Instagram page, after first hinting about a week ago that the movie will be out soon. For those already struck by Cupid’s bow, Namaste Wahala... Read More

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December 11, 2020

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 Watched 2020 – this year’s Nigeria viewing trends on Netflix – reflects those highs and lows. This year, Nigerians watched more than triple the amount... Read More

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December 8, 2020

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 To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding is proudly a South African production with bigger ideas and themes, not to mention an incredible fleet of South African... Read More

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Realness Institute

November 17, 2020

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 Institute emphasizes its commitment to foster a new wave of storytelling, while Netflix also brings its expertise in episodic content development, production and insight into... Read More

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October 9, 2020

#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 the author of the popular book series, Harry Potter, can’t be anymore relevant. At a time like this where the presumably ‘lazy Nigerian youths’ have... Read More

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Inkblot Productions

September 21, 2020

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 air? ● What role will Funke Akindele play? ● Who exactly are Inkblot Productions and why did Netflix pick them to helm such a big project? Basically,... Read More

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Toyin Ogundipe

August 13, 2020

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. Mr Ogundipe was removed at the council’s meeting, with at least 11 members in attendance, which held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the National... Read More

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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 through individual struggles, but often times than not, our stories are similar. Maybe the most intricate details are distinct, but the general theme of the... Read More

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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 bed. She is in a testy conversation with her daughter Jumoke (Rita Dominic) and as they converse, the camera slowly and deliberately adjusts itself right... Read More

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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 chat with YNaija earlier in the month, Netflix Africa executives Dorothy Ghettuba and Ben Amadasun highlighted the company’s interest in the Nigerian market. The result... Read More

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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 based on skin culture has been found to be so transparently obvious in our culture, that it’s a relatively normal thing to find Nigerian men... Read More

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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 of Nigeria’s most talented creatives to bring their unique stories to the world. With this newfound access to the global stage, the powerful stories crafted... Read More

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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 extending its annual calendar to accommodate a future where there is no discernible vaccine or widely available treatment for the Coronavirus pandemic. The new schedule... Read More

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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. If there’s a woeful cast in a massive budget movie, it sticks out like a sore thumb and ruins the reception of the movie. But... Read More

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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 with a lot of moralistic subtext) there are have been very few television series that was created specifically for a young adult audience that didn’t... Read More

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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 Netflix could be the coronavirus pandemic, as more people are at home during this time and are turning to streaming platforms. Which Nollywood movie would... Read More

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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 to Africa and the African creative community. The collection is available globally at netflix.com/madeinafrica (or can be found on Netflix by searching ‘Made in Africa’... Read More

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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 Lagos Nigeria and creating original content to specifically cater to our stories and audience, the entire Nigerian media industry has been forced to sit up... Read More

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Netflix

Kemi Adetiba is honoured with 50 other women as Netflix celebrates #IWD2020

This International Women’s Day, Netflix is partnering with UN Women to launch a special collection curated by groundbreaking women in entertainment from around the world, including Nigeria (Kemi Adetiba). The Because She Watched collection celebrates the stories that have inspired the women who inspire us, and includes personal recommendations from Sophia Loren, Salma Hayek, Yalitza Aparicio, Millie Bobby Brown,... Read More

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Filmhouse Group hosts the exclusive screening of Queen Sono, the first original African series by Netflix

West Africa’s leading film-entertainment group, Filmhouse, owners of Filmhouse Cinemas and FilmOne Entertainment, hosted the exclusive screening of the first original African series by Netflix, titled Queen Sono. The screening held at Filmhouse IMAX Lekki on Thursday, February 27th 2020, and was its first public viewing to a selected audience. Queen Sono releases globally on... Read More

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Chi Mhende

February 28, 2020

Meet Chi Mhende, Queen Sono’s Head-Baddie-In-Charge

As part of YNaija’s coverage of the launch of Queen Sono, the first Netflix original scripted series from Africa, our editors joined a roundtable of journalists from across the continent to speak with Enhle Maphumulo who plays Nova and Khathu Ramabulama who plays William to discuss their on-screen chemistry, their hopes for the show and the possibility of... Read More

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Queen Sono

February 27, 2020

Queen Sono’s Enhle Maphumulo & Khathu Ramabulana are TV’s most charismatic couple

As part of YNaija’s coverage of the launch of Queen Sono, the first Netflix original scripted series from Africa, our editors joined a roundtable of journalists from across the continent to speak with Enhle Maphumulo who plays Nova and Khathu Ramabulama who plays William to discuss their on-screen chemistry, their hopes for the show and the possibility of... Read More

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Netflix Naija

February 26, 2020

It took them long enough but Netflix Naija is finally here

The next big battle for the future of media is the streaming wars. Its a war already 30 years in the making starting in the US in the early 90’s with then video giant Blockbuster and relatively new upstart, Netflix. 30 years later, almost every major media network playing in both traditional and digital spaces... Read More

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Queen Sono

February 4, 2020

‘Queen Sono’ is Netflix’s first South African original

We are entering a new era of content in Nigeria. For far too long, a handful of gatekeepers have controlled funding for projects in Nigeria and shut out new talent with new ideas. Driven primarily by financial bottom lines, we have been subjected to a revolving door of mediocre comedy sitcoms and tepid dramas whose... Read More

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: We hope Cindy would be the last new #BBNaija housemate

During the Thursday night presentation, a new housemate came into the house. Cindy, she calls herself, and the housemates weren’t exactly surprised to see her in the lounge when they returned from the presentation. Except Khafi who warmly welcomed her. This is the twist that the show is currently revelling in, and it was cute... Read More

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Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined the cast for upcoming Netflix movie ”The Old Guard”

It’s always a delight to see Chiwetel Ejiofor in movies, whether he is in a Marvel flick (Doctor Strange) or directing and featuring in his own movie (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind), we can all agree that the Nigerian-British actor has serious acting chops. Now, according to Variety, the 12 Years a Slave star... Read More

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