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Streaming platform, Netflix has reported a record growth in Q1 of 2024, continuing from where it stopped last Year. In its latest Q1 2024 report, Netflix unveiled impressive figures indicating a significant uptick in revenue growth. This makes it the first time since 2021 that the company has seen double-digit growth. Both gross and operating…
6 Apr
Netflix's blockbuster "3 Body Problem", an adaptation of the crown jewel of Chinese sci-fi, has sparked passionate debate and divided opinions among fans in the country despite it not being available to watch there.
30 Mar
The International Women’s Month is a time to celebrate and recognise the achievements, resilience and contributions of women around Nigeria and Africa, especially women who have been lending their voices in the film industry to tell stories.
26 Mar
As part of efforts aimed at promoting indigenous content, the Netflix team, led by the Director, Public Policy, Shola Sani, recently paid a visit to the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) office in Abuja.
21 Mar
Netflix has communicated an update to its pricing structure for Nigerian customers. Effective April 2024, the streaming giant’s Standard Plan will see an increase from the current rate of 3,600 Naira to 4,000 Naira. This adjustment comes as part of a broader strategy by Netflix to revise its subscription fees across various regions. These changes…
10 Mar
The new Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has finally assumed office, with a call to the management and staff to cooperate with him to add more blocks to those already erected by his predecessor, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas.
7 Mar
Netflix has announced its upcoming release, "House of Ga'a," directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, as a way to commemorate women in arts. The film delves into the 18th-century life of Bashorun Ga'a, a kingmaker in the old Oyo empire, Dorothy Ghettuba, Netflix's Director of Content in Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed excitement about collaborating with one of the…
26 Feb
The newly produced Nollywood series, “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre," a spinoff from the hit movie, "Anikulapo," premiered in Lagos on Sunday.
31 Jan
Nollywood heavyweights such as Sola Sobowale, Kunle Remi and Bimbo Ademoye have returned to the franchise alongside a talented roll call of all-star cast mates in Netflix’s upcoming Kunle Afolayan-directed and produced series, Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre. The riveting six-part epic series is a follow up to the hugely successful 2022 title Anikulapo.
28 Jan
This week’s Catch Up is one to remember for a long time: Captivating stories and personalities. Netflix, Venita and Tacha of Big Brother Naija all provide scintillating stories to last the whole week. Enjoy! Venita of ‘Big Brother’ Tells Young Ladies To Shun Early Marriage In a recent interview on The Big Friday Show, Venita…
24 Jan
Netflix added 13 million subscribers in the final three months of last year, the company said on Tuesday, despite price hikes at the leading streaming service.
11 Jan
Netflix has set the tone for exciting January with good movies on its platform. From drama to romance, action and even documentaries, the streaming giant is leaving no genre out this month. Sit back, relax and enjoy titles like Adire, out on Netflix from January 12, 2024 to the latest installment of the Merry Men…

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