Netflix fires Kevin Spacey from House of Cards after sexual assault allegations

Following rape allegations against him, Netflix has fired Kevin Spacey, who is the star and executive producer of series, “House of Cards.” Netflix also said it will not move forward with the release of the film “Gore” which has already been shot, featured and produced by Spacey. “Netflix will not be involved with any further production... Read More

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October 31, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Netflix to cancel House of Cards following Kevin Spacey’s sexual scandal; Wizkid visited Surulere and this happened | More stories

A Monday of breakups and confessions it was! Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Say goodbye to House of Cards as Netflix pulls the plug House of Cards fans will be saying a final goodbye to their favourite show as... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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October 30, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Oby Ezekwesili, STER, Netflix and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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October 11, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] New Netflix film about trans activist Marsha P Johnson is hit with controversy

For anyone who actively follows the work and lives of transwomen across the world, the level of violence, oppression and ostracisation these women face is something you must have become intimately aware of. But one woman in particular stands out in the lexicon of transsexual women for her bravery, activism and willingness to live her... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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August 14, 2017

Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC, joins Netflix

Creator of popular television series “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy” for ABC, Shonda Rhimes has left for Netflix. ABC announced that Rhimes would be moving her Shondaland production company to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes‘ shows “Grey’s Anatomy,” ”Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” would continue to air on ABC. According to... Read More

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August 9, 2017

Disney and Netflix set to part ways in 2019

Disney has announced that it plans to end its distribution agreement with Netflix in 2019. The company is, therefore, opting to launch its own streaming service sometime during that same year. According to TechCrunch, the announcement came as part of some takeover news: Disney is paying $1.48 billion to acquire another 42 percent of BAMTech —... Read More

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June 29, 2017

The Media Blog: Hope you heard that Facebook is now in the business of TV production

This was announced Monday. It is working with a small group of partners to start releasing episodes from around August. “Our goal is to make Facebook a place where people can come together around video,” Nick Grudin, who is Vice President of media partnerships said, adding that they will “experiment with the kinds of shows... Read More

The Media Blog

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May 29, 2017

LONG READ: The subtle decline of TV culture in Nigeria

8 pm every Thursday in Lagos and probably every corner of Nigeria where there was electricity and NTA coverage, Nigerians were hurdled up in front of their TV sets or any place where they could get a peep of National treasure TV show, Super Story by Wale Adenuga. Save for the ever present rowdiness on... Read More

Featured

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May 24, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande arrived the US in tears after terror attack on her concert, Nicki Minaj and Nas are dating? | More stories

These are some of the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Ariana Grande is back in the US after terror attack at her Manchester concert It was an emotional moment for 23-year-old star, Ariana Grande as she arrived her hometown in Florida following the... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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May 3, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid hints at collaboration with American rapper, Future; Rihanna has perfect clapback for Instagram troll | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Wizkid and Future have something hot coming Starboy Wizkid has hinted at a collaboration with American rapper, Future. Wizkid shared snaps of his studio session with Future and rapper,... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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January 29, 2017

We would not exist without immigrants, Apple, Google tell Trump

Top American companies have protested against the decision by President Donald Trump to ban entrance if Muslims from 7 countries fro 3 months. Tim Cook in a memo to staff said Apple will not exist without immigrants. “Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do,” he said. Netflix... Read More

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October 18, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC | NUC stops diplomas in universities | How JTF killed 3SC player – Father

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How Fayose secured release of Fani-Kayode’s wife from EFCC – YNaija Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC – YNaija NUC stops diplomas in universities – YNaija How JTF killed 3SC player – Father – YNaija Pwer generation dips to 4157.8mW – Vanguard Nigeria seeks $15bn upfront oil... Read More

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September 24, 2016

The Media Blog: NaijaContent may or may not be on to something

You should look out for something called naijacontent.com? Because some of you like to compare anything with something Americans have done, let’s explain it as Netflix. For Nigeria. With less complexity. The pay-off is No 1 website for Nigerian video content – so it essentially helps you aggregate everything that exists anywhere on the vast... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

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January 8, 2016

Will Netflix really make a difference in Africa?

Let’s not go that far yet. Let’s start from Nigeria. Yesterday, when the news broke about Netflix being available in almost every country, there were different reactions from Nigeria. Of all the reactions possible, I simply thought “welcome to Nigeria”.

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July 24, 2015

Angelina Jolie set to direct movie you can’t watch in Nigeria

Angelina Jolie has signed a deal to direct, produce and co-write a new movie for Netflix. The 40-year-old actress and director will adapt Cambodian author Loung Ung’s memoir ‘First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers’ for the streaming service. Angelina told PEOPLE in a statement: “I was deeply affected by Loung’s book.... Read More

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March 28, 2014

The 14 awkward stages in a relationship

by Anna Breslaw Date One: “I don’t poop or have body hair and I’m a poreless unicorn!” Five Years: “I think we got food poisoning from that taqueria, let’s watch Netflix and fart on each other.” 1. Date One Shower and shave? Check. Series of exfoliating and hydrating face masks? Yes. Slathered body with... Read More

August 28, 2013

Jason Njoku writes: iROKO is dead. Long live iROKOtv

by Jason Njoku The most obvious and globally acceptable way of monetizing premium content on ANY platform is via subscriptions. Asking viewers to pay a small amount for access to content they value and love sounds easy. I write about Spark on my blog so much one would forget I actually spend <5% of my... Read More

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May 30, 2013

“He was hungry for success”: YNaija Investigates the iROKO TV business (Conclusion)

READ: “Jason Njoku is only trying to distract everyone”: YNaija Investigates the iROKO TV business (part 1) by Adegoke Oyeniyi, for YNaija “…but do Nigerians care? We love freebies,” Adebambi says. “Piracy is a Nigerian itself. It is hard to change its nationality”, she states. Gotter is the first to admit this “We’re struggling,” he... Read More

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May 30, 2013

“Jason Njoku is only trying to distract everyone”: YNaija Investigates the iROKO TV business (Part 1)

One of the easy success stories from Nigeria’s evolving technology space, Jason Njoku can’t stop talking about how successful he has been become. So we dig just a little deeper by Adegoke Oyeniyi, for YNaija The question on the lips of everyone who pays attention to the iROKO TV business – Does the 3-year old... Read More

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April 23, 2013

He’s “a hustler”: Iroko TV’s Jason Njoku speaks to Quartz

by Hauwa Gambo You could say his Public Relations team is working over-drive and you would be right. Iroko TV’s boastful founder, Jason Njoku continues to get rave reviews for building what many have chosen to call the “Netflix of Africa”. In this new interview with international tech news platform Quartz, Njoku speaks about his... Read More

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Netflix fires Kevin Spacey from House of Cards after sexual assault allegations

Entertainment Roundup: Netflix to cancel House of Cards following Kevin Spacey’s sexual scandal; Wizkid visited Surulere and this happened | More stories

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[The Sexuality Blog] New Netflix film about trans activist Marsha P Johnson is hit with controversy

Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC, joins Netflix

Disney and Netflix set to part ways in 2019

The Media Blog: Hope you heard that Facebook is now in the business of TV production

LONG READ: The subtle decline of TV culture in Nigeria

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande arrived the US in tears after terror attack on her concert, Nicki Minaj and Nas are dating? | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid hints at collaboration with American rapper, Future; Rihanna has perfect clapback for Instagram troll | More stories

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