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…
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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…
David Fincher is a filmmaker widely known for his haunting and hypnotic films mostly told in the thriller genre. He has also directed episodes of some TV shows, such as House of Cards, Mindhunter and Love, Death & Robots, where he also serves as a producer. If you are drawn to psychological thrillers and gripping dramas, here is a listicle of David Fincher films currently accessible for streaming in Nigeria. Every A24 Film and TV Show Available to Stream in Nigeria The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson David Fincher Movies Available to Stream on Netflix in Nigeria MANK 1930s Hollywood…
Following the announcement of Olóládé, a Netflix original series scheduled for release on November 24, more details have emerged about the widely anticipated production helmed by TNC Africa, a trailblazing production company founded in 2021, with a bold mission of telling original African stories through TV series. Ololade boasts an impressive cast, bringing together seasoned industry acts and emerging talents. The lineup includes Kunle Idowu popularly known as Frank Donga (One Lagos Night); Femi Adebayo, known for his most recent Netflix sensation, Jagun Jagun; Mercy Aigbe (Omo Ghetto: The Saga); Mide Martins (Onitemi); Debby Felix (Dinner at My Place); Adebowale…
The second season of the highly anticipated original telenovela, Wura, will return with 4 episodes weekly on Showmax. In the teaser trailer for Season 2, Fola seeks forgiveness from Dimeji and Paulina, but Paulina is not willing to forgive him even though Dimeji is trying to see reason. Meanwhile, Kanyin’s obsession with ending Wura has forced her into even more desperate actions. This time around, it’s something she can’t recover from as Wura has evidence that can keep her away for good. Showmax Announces Relaunch Date, Unveils New Branding After Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky Partnership The ensemble cast of Wura…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in December 2023, 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 November 2023 Movies and TV Shows Available in Nigeria in January 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch in December 2023 December 1 Afamefuna On the back…
Renowned Nigerian film critic and writer Oris Aigbokhaevbolo will join the 2023 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam as a jury member when the annual event kicks off on the 8th of November. The news comes months after he was named one of the international voters for the 2024 Golden Globes. It also follows a talk he gave at the International Distribution Summit in Cologne, Germany, which took place towards the end of October. At IDFA, he joins author and researcher Melissa Thackway as well as director and producer Biljuna Tutorov. Together they will select the winner of the Beeld en…
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in November 2023, 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 October 2023 Movies and TV Shows Available in Nigeria in December 2023 Nollywood Films Available to Watch in November 2023 November 3 MINEE (Laws of the…