Netflix has announced a slate of new original series and films from Nigeria, doubling down on its commitment to finding and promoting talent on the African continent. One new series and three Nigerian films were secured by Netflix in various stages of production, with some ready to debut immediately.
“Far From Home ” is a six-part series created by Chinaza Onuzo and Dami Elebe, who double as executive producer and writer. Produced by Inkblot Productions, It follows Ishaya, a teenage artist who wins a scholarship that launches her from her humble surroundings into the world of Nigeria’s 1%. Actor-producer Funke Akindele is confirmed for a lead role.

Films from three of Nigeria’s best-known directors, Mo Abudu (“Life 101”), Kunle Afolayan (“Phone Swap”) and Kemi Adetiba (“King of Boys”) were also announced, each featuring high-profile Nigerian casts.
Popular on Variety. Abudu’s “Òlòtūré ” is the story of a young female journalist who goes undercover as a prostitute to expose a human trafficking syndicate and will launch on the platform Oct. 2. Afolayan’s “ Citation ,” available Nov. 6, follows a young university student who bonds with her charismatic professor, who exploits his position to sexually harass her, seemingly with impunity. And “ King of Boys II ” is the sequel to Adetiba’s popular 2018 crime thriller.