Nigerian movie streaming platform, Kava, has continued to fill the gap created by the exit of Netflix. In a game changing move for African entertainment, Kava was unveiled, ushering in a bold era for Nigeria’s film industry and for African creators.

Kava launched in July 2025 as a joint venture between Filmhouse Group and Inkblot Productions, built to give Nollywood a dedicated global streaming home at a time when bigger platforms were scaling back on African content.

The service went live for Nigerian and diaspora audiences with a modest catalogue of just over 30 titles, but that number would grow fast.

Almost three years after Netflix has its last supper in Nigeria, Kava has dished out 125 titles and 102,000 subscribers.

Registered users stand higher still at more than 270,000, reflecting the wider group of people who have created accounts. Growth has come from weekly title additions, region-specific pricing, and the ability to offer cinema releases shortly after their theatrical runs, which has proved especially useful for diaspora viewers.

The platform has continued to offer viewers a consistent stream of fresh, cinema-quality entertainment, while viewers find films across every genre; drama, romance, comedy, epic, thriller and more, reflecting the rich range of African storytelling and spotlighting creators across Nigeria and the diaspora.

The CEO, Kava, Kene Okwuosa, said: “This is more than a platform, it’s an ecosystem for African content, focusing on underserved global demand. KAVA exists to serve audiences and also represents both a cultural leap and a commercial opportunity. We’re not just streaming films, we have built a digital infrastructure for the future of African cinema. We want our audiences to feel the joy of seeing their language, their humour, their struggles and triumphs on screen. To feel seen, and like they’re part of something bigger.”