Film + TV
06 May 2020
Netflix Launches New 'Made In Africa' Collection to Mark 'Africa Month'
The collection includes over 100 titles from across the continent.
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Film + TV
24 March 2020
The Best Nollywood Films Streaming on Netflix Right Now
From movies by Genevieve Nnaji to Kunle Afolayan—these are the best Nigerian films to watch online while stuck inside avoiding the coronavirus.
Film + TV
12 November 2019
The Oscars have Disqualified 'Joy', a Film about Nigerian Sex Workers, Submitted for Best International Feature Film
Like Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart', the film has reportedly been disqualified by the Academy because of too much English dialogue.
Film + TV
07 November 2019
'Less of a Controversy and More of a Misunderstanding,' Oscar Committee Responds to 'Lionheart' Disqualification
"If you're submitting for something as important as an Academy Award, I would think you should look at the rules," says committee co-chair Larry Karaszewski of the backlash surrounding the Genevieve Nnaji film's ineligibility.
News
04 November 2019
Nigeria's Oscar Hopeful, 'Lionheart,' Has Been Disqualified Because It's in English
According to the Academy, nominees in its Best International Feature Film Category must "have a predominately non-English dialogue track," and 'Lionheart' despite being an unmistakably Nigerian film, doesn't fit the bill.
West Africa
14 December 2018
Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart' and 'Black Earth Rising' Starring Michaela Coel Will Premiere on Netflix in January 2019
Start of your 2019 Netflix binge with these African women powerhouses.
Film + TV
04 December 2018
Netflix Plans To Produce More Original Series From Africa in 2019
This move is in line with the streaming service rapidly expanding local programming on major continents.
West Africa
27 August 2018
Watch the Trailer for 'Lionheart'—Nollywood Vet Genevieve Nnaji's Directorial Debut
This film comically shines a light on sexism in the workplace and tackles the saying, "family and business don't mix."
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