In a remarkable achievement, the inspirational film Breath of Life has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, claiming the top spot on Prime Video’s charts across 11 countries since its historic release on December 15 as the streamer’s first commissioned film from this region. This milestone is a testament to the film’s powerful message, stellar performances, and its ability to resonate with viewers across diverse backgrounds. According to flixpatrol.com, the movie is currently Top 10 in 11 countries namely – Armenia, Benin, Cameroun, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Qatar, Rwanda, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia, and number 1 in Nigeria and Ghana. Breath…
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This year, every critic could select their top 5 films from a list of 58 released films across cinemas and streaming services (Netflix and Prime Video most notably). And they were awarded points as shown below: 1st place: 102nd place: 53rd place: 34th place: 25th place: 1 With 10 more participating critics than in 2022, they possess their tone and distinct approach to film criticism.The results differ from What Kept Me Up’s list which we publish annually in the first week of December. The participating critics are from publications like Afrocritik, Nollywood Reinvented, The Culture Custodian, Pulse Nigeria, and Open…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in January 2024, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates:– Nollywood Movies (and some African countries)– Nollywood TV shows (and some African countries)– International Movies– International TV shows The page will be updated if there are any announced changes. Track your favourite movies and TV shows directly on your phone calendar. Movies and TV Shows Available in Nigeria in December 2023 Movies and TV Shows Available in Nigeria in February 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch in January 2024 January 5 A Weekend To Forget…
In an evening filled with glamour, anticipation and cinematic brilliance, the First Features project, a collaboration between Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions, hosted the private screening of Love and Life. The exclusive event, held at the Ebonylife Place in Lagos, witnessed some of Nollywood’s biggest names and unveiled a drama that explores the depths of relationships and the resilience of the human spirit. The film, due for a Prime Video release on December 29, 2023, captivated the audience with its raw portrayal of life’s complexities. Rita Dominic, who plays the film’s lead character, Abike, shared, “Playing Abike was a profound…
The Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF) recently concluded its 2023 edition. Spanning three days from November 30th to December 2nd, the festival emerged as a vibrant destination for both local and international filmmakers, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of the diverse narratives within the world of cinema through artistry and dialogue, Submission Numbers ESIFF’s 2023 edition witnessed a surge in participation, with a staggering 3,217 film submissions. Among these, 486 films were selected, including 446 shorts and 40 feature-length films, reflecting the festival’s commitment to showcasing a rich tapestry of storytelling. Opening Film The festival kicked off…
Starting from December 1, the first of several episodes of Season 2 of the hit Showmax series will be available on Hayu (see list of countries below); the remaining four episodes of the season will drop on Hayu weekly thereafter (following their Showmax debut each Friday.) Showmax Announces Relaunch Date, Unveils New Branding After Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky Partnership Produced by Livespot 360, this season sees fashion entrepreneur Tania Omotayo and former model Faith Morey join the original cast, which includes popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo plus celebrity designer and stylist Toyin Lawani Adebayo. Rounding off the list of accomplished…
With a teaser and poster release, Nollywood veteran Kanayo O. Kanayo has been announced as the star of Agu, a series that revolves around law, and family rivalries, with a touch of the supernatural. Agu centres around the lives of three key characters – Etim (Kanayo O. Kanayo), Pius (Nonso Odogwu) and Victoria (Ruby Okezie) – as they find themselves entangled in a court case for the murder of Jonathan, a close friend of Pius. Starring alongside Kanayo and Okezie (Far From Home) in the six-part legal drama are Linda Ejiofor, Ireti Doyle, Nonso Odogwu, Ego Nwosu, Vine Olugu, Mofe…
In an exclusive video interview provided by TNC Africa, Lani Aisida, the head writer of the highly anticipated Nigerian TV show of the month Ololade, provides a deep dive into the creative process behind the series. Produced by TNC Africa and soon to be available on Netflix, Ololade is a Yoruba-language show that promises to bring chaos and drama to the screen. Netflix’s Upcoming Yoruba-Language Original Series ‘Ololade’ Pays Homage to Nollywood TV Classics ‘Ololade’ Review: A Modern Twist on Familiar Themes That Fails to Deliver Aisida, known for his work on Rumour Has It and Love Like This, shares…
Netflix is in over 190 countries around the world, surely it exists in several other African countries as well. Notably, according to recent reports, South Africa receives the highest investment from Netflix in the Sub-Saharan region. Fairly, this matches their subscribers count which is also the highest in Africa, according to recent research. Unsurprisingly, they also dominate this list of the highest-rated African titles on the streaming service. Highest Rated Nollywood Netflix Originals, According To IMDb Netflix’s Next Big Move: Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media to Bring Literature to the Screen in Multiple-title Book Adaptation Partnership From dramas, documentaries to…
Eight years after entering the streaming market in Africa, Showmax is gearing up for its biggest year yet. The African streaming service is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, a new app, and an entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between Showmax and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky earlier this year. The new Showmax will have three plans: Showmax Entertainment, Showmax Entertainment Mobile and the exciting Showmax Premier League. Powered by SuperSport and made for mobile users, Showmax Premier League is the first standalone Premier League mobile streaming service ever…