The Story ⚡
In honour of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, today Netflix announces an exciting collection of upcoming licensed Nigerian stories, showcasing the country’s dynamic storytelling talent.
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With a commitment to proving that great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere, Netflix continues spotlighting Nollywood as a cultural and entertainment powerhouse.
The upcoming 2024 slate includes new releases like the film Hijack 93, a thriller film inspired by true-life events launching on 25 October, the anniversary of the event. Hijack 93 tells the story of four young men who hijack a plane in protest of the annulled 1993 elections in Nigeria. As they navigate the high-stakes situation, they must balance their demands with the safety of the passengers and their own freedom. The film, created by Play Networks Studios (Blood Vessel, Glamour Girls), will feature an all-star cast including Nancy Isime; Sharon Ooja Jemima Osunde; Idia Aisen; Adam Garba; Nnamdi Agbo.
Netflix has renewed the Nigerian fan-favourite series, Aníkúlápó for another season and recently kicked off production in Ibadan and Ghana where the series leads Sola Sobowale, Bimbo Ademoye, and Lateef Adedimeji to make a comeback to reprise their roles alongside new cast members Antar Laniyan, Joke Muyiwa, Adebowale Adebayo, and Saidi Balogun.
The film, which once peaked at #1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 list and returned as a series will be produced by Kunle Afolayan Productions and directed by the award-winning filmmaker Kunle Afolayan.
Speaking about the upcoming season. Afolayan says, “We’re overjoyed that Netflix has renewed Anikulapo for another season. We take pride in telling our stories authentically and this series is a powerful reflection of Nigerian culture and history.
This season will explore the complex realities of the slave trade, with actors from Portugal, Ghana, and Nigeria, showing the global connections in our history. Filming in Oyo State and Ghana helped us ground the story in places rich with our heritage. We’re excited to continue sharing this journey with the world and celebrating the depth of our culture.”
2024 Slate
Also launching in 2024 – but only available in Africa –
Inside Life a series launching on 11 October;
Domitilla – a film launching on 8 November,
the film Sisi London, launching on 29 November and
Seven Doors a film that will launch on 13 December.
This diverse slate of local content, which spans a variety of genres and themes, features upcoming films and series from acclaimed filmmakers such as Charles Okpaleke, Femi Adebayo, Clarence Peters, Omoni Oboli and Zeb Ejiro. Starting in October, these stories will entertain audiences to experience the richness of Nigerian culture and narratives like never before.
“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.”
Lights Camera Naija
Netflix has begun sending out invites to announce the return of “Lights, Camera, Naija,” a celebration of Nollywood’s most talented filmmakers, actors, and storytellers. This exciting initiative shines a spotlight on the creative genius and innovative spirit of Nigeria’s film industry, showcasing its brightest stars and most compelling stories.
This year’s celebration will honour the pioneers, pillars, and players who have shaped Nollywood into the vibrant industry it is today.
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