Archives Tag: Netflix
Genevieve Nnaji Turned Down Hollywood For Nollywood
April 19, 2022
Legendary Nigerian actor Genevieve Nnaji has disclosed that she turned down an opportunity to join the American film industry because of her passion for the Nigerian film industry and her belief that she can contribute to building a Nollywood that can rival Hollywood. Read more about Entertainment The thespian was a panellist at the … Continue reading Genevieve Nnaji Turned Down Hollywood For Nollywood
Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story Now Available on Netflix
April 19, 2022
Netflix has premiered the highly regarded movie: Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story, much to the delight of Nollywood lovers and skeptics. First released in cinemas in December 2023, the movie looks into the Igbo apprenticeship system, as its name suggests. The film “Áfàméfùnà” showcases the rich culture of the Igbo people. It mixes traditional practices, … Continue reading Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story Now Available on Netflix
Netflix History: The Black Book Secures Top Three Spot
April 19, 2022
In a remarkable achievement that has captured global attention, Anakle Films proudly presents ‘The Black Book,’ a groundbreaking cinematic experience that has forever altered the landscape of African cinema. This fictional narrative explores the complex history of a West African country, delving into military dictatorship, drug trafficking, and politics, all through the lens of … Continue reading Netflix History: The Black Book Secures Top Three Spot
8 Netflix Movies that will improve your Financial Literacy
April 19, 2022
Netflix has become one of the most popular entertainment platforms in the world, but did you know that it can also help improve your financial literacy? Here are eight Netflix movies that can teach valuable lessons about money management and financial literacy. Read more about Entertainment The Big Short (2015) The Big Short is … Continue reading 8 Netflix Movies that will improve your Financial Literacy
Blood Sisters: Netflix’s First Nigerian Original Series Leaves Viewers In Awe
April 19, 2022
Blood Sisters, a Nigerian Netflix series, is currently making great waves on most social media platforms. Barely a day after its debut on Netflix, Nigerians had taken to Twitter to applaud the actors for their performance in the series under the hashtag #BloodSisters. Read more about Social media The series was produced by leading Nigerian production company … Continue reading Blood Sisters: Netflix’s First Nigerian Original Series Leaves Viewers In Awe
Entertainment Highlights Of The Week
April 19, 2022
The week has ended and we have compiled a list of all the entertainment highlights of the week for you. What other fun way to get into the weekend groove than to bring to your remembrance the entertainment gist of the week? Read more about Entertainment Below is the recap of all that trended on … Continue reading Entertainment Highlights Of The Week
Win $25,000 In The Netflix UNESCO Short Film Competition 2022
April 19, 2022
Netflix and UNESCO have collaborated to launch a short film competition themed “African Folktales, Reimagined.” The contest is designed to discover and give life to retellings of some of Africa’s best-known folktales. Read more about Opportunities For centuries, even millennia, folktales have been part of Africa’s cultural fabric. They have conveyed timeless lessons and … Continue reading Win $25,000 In The Netflix UNESCO Short Film Competition 2022
Seyi Brown: Nigerian American (A Review)
April 19, 2022
Comedy specials are premium content. Just ask Netflix why they shell out huge bucks for them from stand-up acts of repute. As valuable pieces of content, as they are, the comedy space in Nigeria has not caught on. Read more about Entertainment For all our thirst for new content, we do not get a … Continue reading Seyi Brown: Nigerian American (A Review)
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Netflix Appoints Nigerian As Director Of Payments
April 19, 2022
Netflix has announced the appointment of a new director of payments for Africa in the person of Ebi Atawodi, former comms head at Etisalat (formerly 9Mobile). Netflix is slowly testing the waters in the African market as well as other uncharted waters of the global markets as far as the Middle East. Read more … Continue reading Netflix Appoints Nigerian As Director Of Payments
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Kemi Adetiba Confirms ‘KOB 2’ Will Be A Netflix Original
April 19, 2022
Nollywood filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba, has confirmed that her long-anticipated film, ‘King Of Boys 2′ will be a Netflix original. Read more about Entertainment Adetiba made these details know via an Instagram post. She wrote: “We’re editing KOB 2 and trying to organize all assets in proper order etc, and it hit me… So that … Continue reading Kemi Adetiba Confirms ‘KOB 2’ Will Be A Netflix Original
Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Entertainment Industry
April 19, 2022
Nollywood and the music scene have been the torchbearers of the entertainment complex for the longest time. Most pundits would tell you the modern era can be traced back to the ’90s. The film industry especially has grown exponentially in international relevance since that time. In the light of Nigeria’s diamond jubilee, we would … Continue reading Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Entertainment Industry
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Netflix Sends Production Equipment To Ikorodu Bois
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian creative crew, Ikorodu Bois, who recently went viral for their movie trailer remakes have received production gifts from Netflix. Read more about Entertainment The Ikorodu Bois, which consists of 15-year-old Muiz Sanni, 10-year old Mazzi Sanni, and 13-year-old Fawas Aina, were presented the gifts by ace film director Kunle Afolayan who explained … Continue reading Netflix Sends Production Equipment To Ikorodu Bois
Ikorodu Bois Go Global With Extraction Remake
April 19, 2022
The dream of going global for Nigerian internet sensation, Ikorodu Bois, came true on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, after the group was invited to the world premiere of Netflix action thriller, Extraction 2, by the Russo brothers, after remaking the trailer of the movie. Popular for mimicking music videos and film trailers, the group’s … Continue reading Ikorodu Bois Go Global With Extraction Remake
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Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
April 19, 2022
Giant American media streaming service and producer, Netflix, in a bid to continue its extension into Africa, has partnered with Nigerian filmmaker and owner of the renowned EbonyLife TV production company, Mo Abudu, to create new content from the Nigerian film industry. Abudu, a household name in Nigerian television will collaborate with the Netflix team … Continue reading Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
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Crazy, Lovely, Cool: A New Nigerian Drama Series Now Showing On Netflix
April 19, 2022
Crazy, Lovely, Cool is a new show on Netflix based on the lives of a group of undergraduates at the University of Eastern Nigeria (or Nsukka, as you may know it) in Enugu State. The title (Crazy, Lovely, Cool) is also the title of a blog run by one of the main characters, an asthmatic … Continue reading Crazy, Lovely, Cool: A New Nigerian Drama Series Now Showing On Netflix