Prime Video has entered the Nollywood chat with Gangs of Lagos, its first-ever African Original movie. Premiering April 7, 2023, Gangs of Lagos dives into the “gritty” world of Lagos, Nigeria, through the vantage point of a group of friends….
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The Best Nollywood Films of 2022 So Far
There have been many developments that have pushed the Nollywood film industry forward and away from the traditional cinema route. This year, Netflix has released some more original Nigerian content, including the highly talked about Blood Sisters series. Amazon Prime…
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Ife Idowu Takes Us Inside Netflix’s Nollywood Deals
In 2015, Netflix contacted Kunle Afolayan to acquire his psychological thriller October 1. That conversation led to one of the first Netflix-Nollywood deals. Since then, more Nollywood films have gone on the streaming platform. The number has increased in recent…
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Abba Makama’s Quarantine Watchlist
Life is returning to normal in Nigeria’s entertainment capital, Lagos. The congested roads are back. Cinemas are reopening and Nollywood filmmakers are returning to sets. But Abba Makama, the director of the critically acclaimed The Lost Okoroshi and Green White…
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Kayode Kasum’s Quarantine Watchlist
Kayode Kasum, like most filmmakers, has been stagnated by the coronavirus pandemic. The director behind the blockbuster Sugar Rush and the critically acclaimed Oga Bolaji was working on the post-production of his upcoming movies, The Fate of Alakada: Party Planner…
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The Best Nollywood Films Streaming on Netflix Right Now
While European and American streets are empty due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Lagos streets are still vibrant and alive. Oshodi market is operating at full capacity with customers feeling the lace and Ankara fabrics before buying and clothes sellers dragging…
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