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Netflix to add seven Nollywood titles

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Aníkúlápo: The Series is a spin-off from the film that was released last year

Netflix is set to release seven Nigerian films and series in the coming months, including titles from EbonyLife Studios, Charles Okpaleke, Golden Effects Pictures and Kunle Afolayan.

The new Nollywood projects are The Black Book, Blood Vessel, Òlòtūré: The Series, Ijogbon, Aníkúlápó: The Series, To Kill a Monkey and War: Wrath & Revenge.

Crime thriller The Black Book is directed and produced by Editi Effiong and follows a man who seeks justice for his son after his murder by corrupt policemen. The cast includes Shaffy Bello, Ireti Doyle, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Patrick Doyle and Richard Mofe-Damijo.

Òlòtūré: The Series is based on the 2019 film by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Studios. It follows a young journalist who fails to flee from human traffickers and makes a perilous journey through hostile lands. The cast includes Sharon Ooja, Omoni Oboli, Beverley Osu, Ikechukwu Onunaku and Stan Nze.

Drama-adventure film Ijogbon has been created by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Golden Effects Pictures. It tells the story of four teenagers whose lives change after finding diamonds. The cast includes Ruby Akubueze, Kayode Ojuolape and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa.

Aníkúlápó: The Series is a four-part spin-off from the 2022 Yoruba epic Aníkúlápó. It is directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan and will feature actors including Sola Sowobale, Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Owobo Ogunde, Gabriel Afolayan, and Lateef Adedimeji.

Kemi Adetiba’s crime thriller To Kill a Monkey will also make its debut on Netflix. It stars William Benson and Bucci Franklin.

Mystery and crime thriller Blood Vessel is directed by Moses Inwang and is produced by Charles Okpaleke and Play Network Studios. It revolves around a group of six friends attempting to flee the unrest in the Niger Delta as stowaways on a ship. David Ezekiel, Adaobi Dibor and Jide Kene Achufusi star in the movie.

Finally, drama series War: Wrath & Revenge from EbonyLife Studios is a spin-off from the popular 2016 thriller series Sons of the Caliphate. It tells the story of a woman who seeks revenge after her husband takes a second wife. The cast includes Mofe Duncan, Rahama Sadau, Yakubu Mohammed and Patrick Doyle.

Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of content in the Middle East and Africa, said: “We are fortunate to bring incredible projects from some of Nigeria’s most prolific creators. Collaborating with them has enabled us to showcase Nigeria’s immense storytelling talent and creativity and make Netflix the home of the best Nigerian stories for our audience in Nigeria and around the world.”

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Kemi Adetiba teases return to directing

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The King of Boys director and multi-award-winning Nollywood filmmaker Kemi Adetiba has announced plans to produce a new movie called To Kill a Monkey.

Kemi Adetiba

Adetiba said she aims to challenge herself as part of her return to directing movies after taking a break.

She said: “I still have a lot to say. And I intend to say it all – through film, of course. I took some time out, and now I’m back, ready and hungry again. And this time, I intend to enjoy and savour the project, not just the afterbirth. But I gave myself this challenge because I know I can crush it.

“It’s different. I’m slightly out my comfort zone with this one, and my high expectations and intentions for the film don’t make the pressure lighter – but the idea of this film came to me on the auspicious morning of my surprise engagement. So it’s already blessed.

“Almost every time I have entered a Lyft or Uber here in New York, a Nigerian song comes up either on the radio or driver’s playlist. It’s so amazing to see Nigerian music go mainstream. Nigerian movies are surely up next and I will be part of that revolution.

“Super grateful for everyone doing amazing things in the industry. It inspires me greatly, allows me to see how much farther we all can go, and it makes me even more hungry to get back on the court.”

Details about the project have yet to be revealed.

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