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December 5, 2018

Netflix is planning to produce more original shows from Africa in 2019

In 2018 alone, Netflix has shown its interest in African content with the acquisition of Akin Omotosho’s award-winning South African drama Vaya and Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart. We know the streaming giant has the spending wallet and capacity which it has shelled out in making in-house original shows and external commissioning, making the service peerlessly the... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ is heading to Netflix

Streaming giant Netflix is constantly proving why it’s the most dominant player in the streaming market, still expanding and updating its content library with original programming. According to Variety, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been picked up by Netflix. Ejiofor wrote the script adapted from the William Kamkwamba bestselling... Read More
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Genevieve
September 13, 2018

Genevieve Nnaji was interviewed on CNN about Netflix acquiring ‘Lionheart,’ and here are some takeaways

Following the announcement that Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart will premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, there’s been this palpable excitement and fever on social media. “Walking into TIFF18 like…” tweeted TIFF via their official account, showing images of Nnaji in lipstick-red pantsuit and making an entrance. READ MORE: Seun Onigbinde took on... Read More
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Lionheart
September 8, 2018

Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’

Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival today. No longer news. But according to multiple reports, the family business comedy has been picked up by streaming giant Netflix in a global rights deal. More pointedly, this marks Lionheart as the first Netflix Original from Nigeria. Whoop, whoop. Netflix Originals... Read More
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Black Panther
September 3, 2018

Get ready for another visit to Wakanda because ‘Black Panther’ is coming to Netflix this September!

Is there anyone on the planet who is yet to see Black Panther? I won’t be surprised though. It took me a long time to see Titanic, but then moviegoing wasn’t yet a popular thing in Nigeria. Every month or so, streaming megalith Netflix tries to furnish its library with more content and programming. And... Read More
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May 25, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him; Netflix now more valuable than Disney | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him Morgan Freeman has apologised following allegations of sexual misconduct made by eight women and several other people. Freeman apologised to “anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected”. “Anyone... Read More
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May 24, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Netflix close to surpassing Disney in worth, Grammy Chief accused of funnelling money from charity | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido signs new artist to DMW Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) has signed a new artist and his name is Idowest. Davido made the announcement on his Instagram page, sharing a photo of the artist signing his contract.... Read More
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Inxeba
February 8, 2018

[The Film Blog] You can now stream South African queer film “Inxeba” (The Wound) on Netflix

“In The Wound, being a man isn’t about being a naturally dominant person, but about learning to submit yourself to a patriarchal model that demands heterosexuality,” Brett Pardy writes in a recent review for Seventh Row. Directed by John Tengrove, Inxeba (The Wound) is a South African coming-of-age film that tells the story of Xolani,... Read More
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November 4, 2017

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
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Marsha P Johnson
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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