Netflix has strengthened its investment in Nollywood, collaborating with filmmakers like Charles Okpaleke, Femi Adebayo, Clarence Peters, Omoni Oboli, and Zeb Ejiro to unveil and give life to a lineup of new projects.
This slate of films, set to premiere in the final quarter of 2024, showcases Netflix’s dedication to celebrating the country’s diverse storytelling while entertaining its local audience with authentic narratives.
The upcoming Q4 2024 projects, which span different genres and themes, include new releases like ‘Hijack 93’, a thriller film inspired by true-life events, on 25 October, the event’s anniversary. Also launching in 2024 but only available in Africa are ‘Inside Life’ a series (11 October); ‘Domitilla’ (8 November); ‘Sisi London’ (29 November); and ‘Seven Doors’ (13 December).
According to the company, these projects, which will debut in October, are honouring Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary.
“It is essential to us that Netflix remains the premier destination for the best in Nigerian storytelling for our members in Nigeria,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s Vice President of Content for the Middle East and Africa. “We aim to continue celebrating the country’s rich and vibrant culture and history by acquiring a variety of exciting, licensed titles from Nigeria’s best filmmaking talent.”
One of the films to be released, ‘Hijack 93,’ tells the story of four young men who hijack a plane in protest of the annulled 1993 elections in Nigeria. The film, created by Play Networks Studios, the makers of Blood Vessel and Glamour Girls, will feature an all-star cast including Nancy Isime, Sharon Ooja, Jemima Osunde, Idia Aisen, Adam Garba, Nnamdi Agbo, Akinsola Oluwaseyi, Allison Emmanuel, Efa Iwara, and John Dumelo.
