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South Africa got 71% of Netflix's $175m investment in sub-Saharan Africa between 2016 and 2022
Bolu Abiodun
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Amazon’s cheaper Prime Video Mobile Edition is now available in South Africa
Vodacom has announced the launch of Prime Video Mobile Edition in partnership with Amazon in South Africa. This is the first of its kind in Africa.
Ogheneruemu Oneyibo
Ogheneruemu Oneyibo
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12 months ago
Entertainment
Amazon Prime Video Naija vs Netflix Naija: Who wins Nigeria’s streaming wars?
Amazon Prime launched in Nigeria this August, but how will the company get subscribers in the country?
Chimgozirim Nwokoma
Chimgozirim Nwokoma
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1 year ago
Entertainment
Netflix loses 970,000 subscribers in Q2 2022, beating expectations of a 2 million loss
Netflix reported a 970,000 drop in subscribers in its Q2 2022 earnings, beating expectations of a 2 million loss in Q1 2022. It also announced 220.67 million subscribers and expects to add 1 million in Q3.
Victoria Fakiya
Victoria Fakiya
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1 year ago
Entertainment
Netflix to restrict password sharing; how this could affect emerging markets
Netflix begins testing a feature to eliminate unauthorised password sharing. What are the likely implications for its low-income markets?
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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3 years ago
Entertainment
Why Netflix needs more than cheap plans to drive massive growth in Africa
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
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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3 years ago
Internet Culture
The Social Dilemma: Africa's the next big market for attention selling business
Many schools of thought may beg to differ, but the Internet is one of the best things to happen to humans. We discuss if Africa can quickly address the problems exposed by Netflix's documentary, The Social Dilemma
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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3 years ago
Entertainment
What can new Nigerian VoD platforms learn from the struggles of existing ones?
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.
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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3 years ago
Entertainment
4 new Netflix Nollywood originals coming to your screens soon
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?
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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3 years ago
Entertainment
Netflix and Amazon Prime are coming to DStv, but only for Explora subscribers
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?
Precious Mogoli
Precious Mogoli
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3 years ago
Entertainment
Netflix begins production of more Nollywood originals; what should Nigerians expect?
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?
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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4 years ago
Entertainment
Netflix might soon offer more Nollywood originals with the advent of Netflix Naija
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
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
Oluwanifemi Kolawole
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4 years ago
News
Netflix to start charging Kenyans in local currency
Netflix appears to be improving its services for subscribers in Kenya as it recently reviewed prices and started charging in their local currency
Omolara Oseni
Omolara Oseni
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4 years ago
Entertainment
There are probably less than 50,000 Netflix subscribers in Nigeria
Based on Netlfix's Q2 2018 to Q2 2019 revenue report, a few research and data companies estimated the top 50 countries with the highest number of Netflix subscribers. Nigeria is not one of them.
Titilola Oludimu
Titilola Oludimu
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4 years ago
Entertainment
Disney+ proposed launch, Netflix's local content strategy and what it means for African producers
The impending launch of Disney's video streaming platform, Netflix's response in an increasing drive for local content and what this could mean for African content producers and animators
Yinka Awosanya
Yinka Awosanya
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4 years ago
Internet Culture
Illegal account sharing on Netflix could get a lot more difficult
At CES 2019 -- a British company Synamedia unveiled a new software that uses machine learning to help streaming services like Neflix spot shared passwords.
Titilola Oludimu
Titilola Oludimu
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5 years ago
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