Netflix debuts in Nigeria, to produce African series

Netflix started its romance with Nigeria content in 2018 with Genevieve Nnaji’s “Lionheart“ and now they are here to stay.

The streaming platform is officially introducing itself to Nigerians, and it is doing so with so much creative energy!

Netflix shared a photo on its new Twitter account @NetflixNaija featuring producers and directors of the biggest movies in Nollywood.

The photo had Mo Abudu, Ramsey Nouah, Richard Mofe Damijo, Kemi Adetiba, Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Omoni Oboli, Kate Henshaw, and more, with the caption:

N is for Naija. N is for Nollywood. N is the 14th alphabet. 14 is also how many great talents you’re looking at. N is for Netflix. But most importantly…hello, Nigeria!

Check out their tweet:

N is for Naija. N is for Nollywood. N is the 14th alphabet. 14 is also how many great talents you're looking at. N is for Netflix. But most importantly…hello, Nigeria! pic.twitter.com/js8z3LIyM3

— Netflix Naija (@NetflixNaija) February 25, 2020

The US media-services firm has also plans to increase investment in Nigeria’s showbiz by producing its first African original series in the country.

On Wednesday, Netflix disclosed the film stars on the cast and crew for the forthcoming and yet to be titled project, which is being directed by Akin Omotoso, Daniel Oriahi, and CJ Obasi.