NIGERIAN NEWS AND FEATURES
Netflix lines up Blood Legacy, Lisabi
Global streaming platform Netflix is set to unveil new shows on its platform next month. South African drama Blood Legacy and epic film Lisabi: The Uprising will premiere on September 20 and 27 respectively.
BBC offers kids content in SA languages
BBC Studios Africa has announced plans to dub some of its kids’ content on the CBeebies channel into various South African languages, namely isiZulu, Sesotho, Tsonga and Afrikaans.
Côte Ouest renews Globo deal
Mediawan Africa-owned distributor Côte Ouest has renewed its partnership with Brazil’s Globo, through which the former will continue to distribute the latter’s telenovelas in Africa.
Nigeria’s Kiekie launches talent show
Nigerian Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, also known as Kiekie, has announced the debut of her new game and talent show titled Kiekie Unscripted Experience.
Filmhouse, NCAC join forces
Filmhouse Group has partnered with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) of Nigeria to transform the African entertainment industry.
Talkshow Doyin’s Corner set for S4
The fourth season of talkshow Doyin’s Corner, fronted by former Big Brother Naija contestant Doyinsola David, is set to premiere on DStv channel 189 and PopCentral TV.
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