Audio By Carbonatix
After much anticipation, Netflix has announced its presence in Nigeria.
The streaming giant, which had been procuring Nigerian content throughout much of last year after acquiring Genevieve Nnaji's ‘Lionheart’ in 2018, announced the arrival of Netflix Naija with a new Twitter account, on February 26.
"N is for Naija. N is for Nollywood, "read the account's announcement tweet. "N is the 14th alphabet. 14 is also how many great talents you're looking at. N is for Netflix. But most importantly...hello, Nigeria!"
The tweet was shared along with a photo of some of the Nigerian film industry's most notable actors and filmmakers, including Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Kunle Folayan, Kemi Adetiba, Omoni Oboli as well as veteran actors Ramsey Nouah and Richard Mofe-Damijo and several others.
According to Business Insider, Netflix is currently developing two unnamed original series from Nigeria as well. Details about one of the series were shared at an event following the launch on Monday, according to Business Insider. One of the shows will be a six-part series "set in modern-day Nigeria and shot in Lagos."
"This drama tells the story of Kemi, a goddess reincarnated as a human to avenge her sister's death," reads the series' press release.
The show is from Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotosho and is inspired by her childhood. The cast includes Kate Henshaw and Ade Laoye, Ireti Doyle, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, and Kehinde Bankole.
While details around the shows and the launch of Netflix Naija still remain mostly under wraps, many have responded with excitement about what's to come. This development will likely mean more local content for Nigerian subscribers.
"Our continent has a wealth of diversity, multiplicity and beauty in stories that have yet to be told," said Dorothy Ghettuba, Netflix's head of African Originals. "And we want to be top of mind for creators in Nigeria, especially when it comes to stories they haven't had a chance to tell yet."
There's plenty more content from the continent to look forward to. Netflix's first "African original," South Africa's Queen Sono starring, Pearl Thusi, is set to premiere on Netflix on February 28. Netflix has also given the green light to an upcoming Zambian children's animated Mama K's Team 4.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Photos: Mahama presents 40 armoured vehicles to Ghana Police Service
6 minutes -
KAIPTC marks Dr Ibn Chambas’ 75th birthday with peacebuilding symposium
9 minutes -
Doha Forum 2025: Mahama champions education as a pillar of justice and peace
16 minutes -
Daddy Lumba’s case: Judge anticipated every issue – Twumasi Ankrah defends quality of verdict
43 minutes -
Daddy Lumba case: Legal expert explains why co-widows can perform widowhood rites
1 hour -
Daddy Lumba’s case: Legal expert hails judge’s thorough, transparent 74-page ruling
1 hour -
Prof Lumumba blames governance failures for galamsey crisis
2 hours -
Playback: The Law discussed Daddy Lumba’s case
2 hours -
Photos: Busy Sunday Morning at Tel Aviv Beach
2 hours -
Ho Teaching Hospital unveils meditation garden and music therapy studio
2 hours -
Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
3 hours -
CRAG hails National Farmers’ Day, calls for accelerated action to achieve rice self-sufficiency
3 hours -
Mahama calls for transformational education at 2025 Doha Forum
3 hours -
Ghana must produce more technicians to curb youth unemployment – Mahama
3 hours -
Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn
3 hours
