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In January 2020, Robert B. Matuluko, a Lagos-based artist, began posting ‘Sons of Mystery’, his free comic series based on Yoruba mythology, solely on Instagram Stories and other social media platforms. He shares his experience.
The African entertainment industry could be set for another landmark as Disney, in collaboration with African entertainment entity, Kugali Media, plans a movie series adaptation of pan-African comic book, Iwájú.
Nigeria’s first feature-length animated movie, Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters made its official outing to the big screens on December 11, 2020. Here’s how it was made
Netflix is expected to have 3.6 million African subscribers by 2025 and it’s driving this with pricing and local content. But as it tests a cheap mobile-only plan, current progress suggests the goal might be unrealistic
Late last month, TStv, Nigerian pay-TV, promised a nationwide comeback, again. Besides the question of whether or not it will deliver on its promise, we examine the business model and any prospect to scale
There is clearly a global eSports boom, and Africa is getting the desired attention due to its ’emerging market’ status. But the impact will remain insignificant if underlying infrastructural issues remain unsolved.
The Nigerian Government has approved the revised code by the NBC that limits the acquisition or airing of exclusive/original local content on online streaming platforms, and places fine for hate speech at $13,000
Audiomack, a global free music streaming platform further establishes interest in Africa as it expands to Nigeria. and this appears to be influenced by a growing global acceptance of Afrobeats
Although the Nigerian VoD marketplace is unsaturated, it is not clear if new entrants stand a chance especially with competition from foreign platforms for local content. Here are a few lessons from the existing ones.
Netflix pulls a nostalgic move on its Nigerian audience today as it announces plans to produce an original series and movie from two classic novels by popular Nigerian authors. What else should be expected?
With the MultiChoice Group set to begin streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime content, what becomes of its plans to make DStv Now a standalone streaming service?
The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission released an amendment to the 6th edition of its broadcasting code that could bring an end to exclusive content on iROKOtv, Netflix, and PayTV platforms airing in Nigeria.
With social distancing rules and the sit-home order came an increased demand for home entertainment. Though things are not rosy for cinemas during this period, they still remain relevant.
Popular Nigerian TV sensation, Big Brother Naija, recently announced plans to kick-off Season 5 with calls for auditions via online video submissions. What does this mean for the organisers and potential contestants?
Today, YouTube launched its music service, YouTube Music and its ad-free video service, YouTube Premium in Nigeria. Here’s what you need to know about them.
On the heels of the launch of Netflix Naija, we got a hint that Netflix has commenced the shooting of a new Nollywood original, the success of which will bring more. What should Nigerians expect?
As Netflix opened a dedicated Twitter account for its Nigerian subscribers — Netflix Naija — we look at the reactions that trailed it and the possibilities it holds for local viewership going forward
Despite making an attempt by launching 3flix TV in 2018, Airtel Nigeria has launched Airtel TV — a TV and video-on-demand app that allows users to watch video content and stream live TV programmes. But will this catch on?
A look at how figures from MultiChoice and Netflix point to the fact that South Africa is likely going to be a major market for it streaming service, DStv Now which is going solo by March 2020.
The most popular reality TV show in Nigeria — Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ edition — came to an end on Sunday. According to raw data gathered by TFW, Mercy Eke who carted away ₦30 million didn’t just win in the house but also happened to be the most talked-about on Twitter, by fans and…