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Netflix in Naija: The Streaming Wars Are Here And We Could All Be Winning

March 12, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

An analysis of Netflix’s entry into the Nigerian market and what it could mean for consumers and creators.

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John Boyega’s Partnering with Netflix to tell more African Stories

March 10, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Netflix is increasing its African footprint

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Living In Bondage: Breaking Free will return to cinemas over the weekend

March 6, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

‘Living in Bondage: breaking Free’ May Return to Cinemas Nationwide

Ramsey Nouah’s directorial debut, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, will be coming back to cinemas for a three-day limited theatrical release starting this weekend. The news was confirmed by BellaNaija

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Soliat Bada and Beverly Naya Try To Make Jerk Chicken in the Season 2 Premiere of Off the Menu

March 6, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Jerk Chicken is off the menu.

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Ms Uduak interviews Isioma Idigbe on the Historic Copyright Suit Against Omoni Oboli & Filmhouse Cinema

March 5, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

A conversation on Law and Creativity.

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Netflix Enlists Kemi Adetiba for IWD Curation

March 5, 2020 by Mubarak Adetunji

As Netflix continues to make inroads into the Nigerian film and television market, it enlists filmmaker Kemi Adetiba as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations. As part of a

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Accelerate TV Unveils Trailer for Season 2 of Off the Menu

March 5, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

In the never-ending content wars and battle to reach the millennial audience, one of Accelerate TV’s route to market was its Off the Menu cooking show hosted by chef and

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Akin Omotoso to Helm Netflix’s First Original Nigerian Series

February 26, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

During an exclusive event announcing Netflix’s entrance into Nigeria, the streaming service’s Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, announced that Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso will be helming the first Netflix Original

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On Awards, Nollywood and Our Heritage of Storytelling

February 25, 2020 by Culture Custodian

Nollywood is playing a part in Nigeria’s development – and a good award culture can help it along

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Watch the First Trailer for Indian-Nigerian love story ‘Namaste Wahala’

February 25, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Businesswoman-turned-filmmaker, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, has released the trailer for her directorial debut and highly anticipated Nigerian-Indian love story, Namaste Wahala. The film, which unites two of the biggest film industries—Nollywood

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Watch Sam Dede, Stella Damascus, and Bimbo Ademoye in the teaser for Daniel Ademinokan’s Gone

February 24, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Sam Dede & Bimbo Ademoye star in teaser for Daniel Ademinokan’s Gone

Daniel Ademinokan’s new film, Gone, is billed as a blend of three generations of Nollywood — the film stars veterans such as Same Dede, Bob Manuel, and Stella Damascus alongside

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Netflix is developing two Original Nollywood Series

February 24, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

The Netflix-Nollywood relationship is blossoming to sweeter levels. According to Variety, the streaming platform is currently developing two original Nigerian series. The major players involved in both projects are tightlipped

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A Conversation on Queen & Slim with Daniel Kaluuya and Melina Matsoukas

February 21, 2020 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

An Interview with the star and director on their latest work, Black Excellence and Afrobeats.

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Watch Skinny Girl in Transit S6E2 – ‘One Way Ticket’

February 21, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Mide and Tiwa are over the moon about the pregnancy; Mide is extra sweet and Tiwa is enjoying it. Meanwhile, Derin must make an essential decision regarding Chris after Mide

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‘Living in Bondage: breaking Free’ May Return to Cinemas Nationwide

February 21, 2020 by Daniel Okechukwu

Ramsey Nouah’s directorial debut, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, may be coming back to cinemas near you. Charles Okpaleke, the film’s executive producer, just hinted that there are plans for