Netflix is doubling down on Korean content after achieving global impact with viral series like Squid Game, The Glory and Physical: 100. The streamer said Monday, in a statement targeted to the local Korean press, that it will spend $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and unscripted shows. The hefty …

Shanty Town, the New Netflix Original Series entertaining Nigerians, deliberately showcases parts of our culture – Afrobeats, pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo…but it is the Ibibio language spoken between Ini Edo’s character, Inem, and Nse Ikpe-Etim’s character, Ene, for about 30% of the series’ dialogue, that is impossible to ignore. The Ibibio people account for about 8 million out of Nigeria’s 225 …

The Creative Equity Scholarship Fund for Africa (CESF) will provide financial assistance to Africa’s future generation of storytellers LAGOS, Nigeria, August 23, 2022/ — Netflix (www.Netflix.com) has announced the extension of its Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) to film and television students in the West and Central Africa region. Applications are now open for students to apply to study …

Popular Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie is known for her head turning fashion statements on the red carpet. Naturally, we were anticipating her look to the premiere of Netflix’s Original movie Blood Sisters and she did not disappoint. The theme of the premiere was Red & Fugitive, and Ini showed us that if she is ever on the run, she’ll do …

After a rigorous selection process, the Realness Institute, in partnership with Netflix – the world’s leading streaming entertainment, is excited to announce the twelve participants selected for the 2022 Episodic Lab (EPL) and Development Executive Traineeship (DET). Realness Institute is a non-profit organisation which aims to empower Africans to tell their stories from an unapologetically African point of view. Each …

Netflix is planning to roll out less expensive plans, supported by advertising. Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings revealed the move on the company’s quarterly earnings call Tuesday, adding that the company will be examining what those plans will look like “over the next year or two.” Netflix COO Greg Peters said that advertising “is an exciting opportunity for us.” “Those who …

Netflix is looking for emerging genre filmmakers in the U.K., teaming with industry organization Creative UK on a new program to help fund the development of debut features. Entitled “Breakout,” the new initiative will see six teams given £30,000 ($41,000) of development funding to take part in an intensive training and professional development program, delivered by Creative UK. Following residential …

Due to a surge of interest from filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora, the Realness Institute, in partnership with Netflix, has announced an extension for submissions for the 2022 Episodic Lab and Development Executive Traineeship (DET) programmes. Applicants will now have until 21 January 2022 to apply. The Episodic Lab is aimed at developing story concepts by screenwriters from South …

One week on and Netflix consumers are still obsessing over Sola Sobowale’s fronted thriller series  ‘King of Boys: The Return of a King’. The limited series, which started off as a two-hour feature film ‘King of Boys’ has easily broken the mould of sequels underserving than their originals. Sobowale’s dramatic punch was inarguable a clue to her versatility that honed …

Regina King needs no introduction in Hollywood. Her unrivalled talent transitions easily between film and television, spilling an astounding performance in whichever role she is in. King’s acting elements ostensibly catches the eye of the audience and captures the attention of critics busily running commentaries. Thanks to her arsenal of works, Hollywood runs on a good slate of shows and …