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Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by nlfpmod(mod): 6:36pm On Dec 04, 2024

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Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan revealed shocking news at the 2024 Zuma Film Festival, confirming that Netflix has stopped commissioning new Nigerian Originals. Afolayan disclosed that he was fortunate to have secured a third season for his hit series Anikulapo, while all other Nollywood projects in development were cancelled.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by blueghost(m): 6:38pm On Dec 04, 2024

By working together, we can create a thriving ecosystem that promotes Nigerian creativity, supports local talent, and provides consumers with access to high-quality, legitimate streaming services.
I think is high time we also have our own streaming platforms for sports, movies, entertainment if we get the right stakeholders and passion but alaba boys no go allow us drink water drop cup, but God pass them if we can establish robust copyright laws and enforcement mechanisms, educate consumers about the importance of supporting legitimate streaming platforms and collaborate with stakeholders, including content creators, distributors, and government agencies, to develop a sustainable digital entertainment industry.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Owaincouncil: 6:38pm On Dec 04, 2024

Meaning

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by tecnolad(m): 6:38pm On Dec 04, 2024

Netflix has become boring, so many Nigerians aren't renewing their subscriptions. This probably has a part to play in their recent decision

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by zereuwa: 6:38pm On Dec 04, 2024

How sure?

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by trytillmake(m): 6:39pm On Dec 04, 2024

U sure I doubt this, Netflix dey buy content from all over the world na, different languages from different countries, y dem go stop local content
There is a huge Nigerian and black presence all over the world, who love Nigerian content.
Oga I no believe this.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Smithkafors(m): 6:39pm On Dec 04, 2024

Economy is going down. Things are not get better.

The bots here is saying otherwise.

Vote wisely next time!.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by axglide(m): 6:39pm On Dec 04, 2024

Repent and accept Jesus Christ today. The life of sin does not pay, for the wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by chinoxdaniels(m): 6:39pm On Dec 04, 2024

Wow, a move that would yield really negative consequences for our industry development.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Acidosis(m): 6:39pm On Dec 04, 2024*

Economy don hit them badly. How can a nation of over 180 million people have only about 200k active subscribers? Even that number is questionable given recent economic trends.

I think I now understand why many Nigerian movie producers and their audience ran to YouTube. YouTube is Netflix biggest competitor in Nigeria and that's because YouTube is free (with ads of course). So, Nigerians are neither subscribing on YouTube nor Netflix to see their Nollywood movies. Buying data is already by the grace of God. Make YouTube premium ($13/monthly) mandatory to a Nigerian audience and watch Nigerians return to NTA with the speed of light.

Dstv is not even an option because both the producer and the audience are not willing to go back to Egypt (i.e., decoders and cable TV).

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by OMEGA009(m): 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2024

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Manol1: 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2024

zereuwa:
How sure?

Allegedly

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Hahnemann: 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2024

Who did we offend?

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Afrobasic(m): 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2024

That's because they were trash and no one was watching. undecided

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Obviouslyblunt: 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2024

What is there even to be proud of that country?

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by smokinloud(m): 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2024*

Nigerian youths need to wake up and take responsibility for their future. Instead of constantly blaming politicians like Tinubu for the country's problems, they should focus on finding solutions and contributing to the nation's growth. It's alarming that with a population of over 200 million, we're still reliant on foreign innovation in our film industry - a sector that should be thriving with local innovations and talents.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Sheuns(m): 6:41pm On Dec 04, 2024*

This is a huge blow to Nigerian producers. Netflix is the biggest buyer of their content.

Now they have to go back to cinemas, which sadly doesn’t earn as much as Netflix.

Streaming platforms indigenous may not work as well as Netflix because there’s no indigenous platform that can pay in USD talk more of millions.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Hopez456(m): 6:41pm On Dec 04, 2024

This isn't a good news. Netflix provided the avenue for Nigeria's films industry to be showcased to the world.

Producers may perhaps explore other avenue.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Ijaya123: 6:41pm On Dec 04, 2024

Hahnemann:
Who did we offend?

The descendants of Oduduwa

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Apel147(m): 6:42pm On Dec 04, 2024

Nigerian mentality of chop alone has stopped our contents from going places here! Chop and block others mentality na him go kill una for this Nollywood!

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Lithiumite: 6:42pm On Dec 04, 2024

blueghost:
I think is high time we also have our own streaming platforms for sports, movies, entertainment if we get the right stakeholders and passion but alaba boys no go allow us drink water drop cup.

You have dstv showmax

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by yesloaded: 6:43pm On Dec 04, 2024

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by TechCapon(m): 6:44pm On Dec 04, 2024

who cares? I dont watch nigerian content anyway.. Low quality and storyline

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Nobody: 6:44pm On Dec 04, 2024

Helinues and the rest will say "tor" anytime they see the problems created by their clueless and incompetent party

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Acidosis(m): 6:44pm On Dec 04, 2024

blueghost:
I think is high time we also have our own streaming platforms for sports, movies, entertainment if we get the right stakeholders and passion but alaba boys no go allow us drink water drop cup.

You still haven't learned anything from this news. Which Nigerian streaming platform will give you access to over 4,000 premium and multi-million Naira movies and blockbusters for less than 5k a month?

Well, since you want an alternative, movie producers can go back to dstv, where premium subscribers are expected to pay over 15k a month for low quality and low budget movies. How about that?

NTA and TVC are other alternatives though!

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by Parydelegate: 6:46pm On Dec 04, 2024

BAT policy don affect netflix

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by christm386: 6:46pm On Dec 04, 2024

:OI

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by justmondris: 6:46pm On Dec 04, 2024

MadamVanessa:

This is not true for Nollywood movies on Netflix.

It's clear that the current state of Nollywood is underwhelming. The storylines have become predictable and lack depth, making it easy to guess the ending before the movie even starts.

I want to emphasize that my criticism is not directed at any particular tribe, but rather at the industry as a whole. However, I do think that the influx of southwest influence in Nollywood lately has contributed to its decline in global reputation. The industry had gained international recognition and respect when it was all Igbos affairs, but it seems to have lost its way in recent years.

Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by FameGlory(f): 6:46pm On Dec 04, 2024

Why won't they cancel it.

When majority of our Nollywood movies lack strong storyline.

No plot
No story
No message

Our movies just show breast, butt, good looks with just one single common storyline.

When it comes to storyline, e no dey pass love stories and juju.

No creativity.

No moral message.

They should go and upload it on their YouTube channel and stop disturbing Netflix managers.

Nigerian Movie producers need to think outside the box. Do something different. I was even thinking by now, our movies would enter BET. But no.

I'm a Scriptwriter yet I don't like watching most Nigerian movies because I can always predict the end.

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Re: Netflix Stops Buying Nigerian Content - Kunle Afolayan by 96ACE: 6:47pm On Dec 04, 2024

Any update make reach 9ja must cast. grin

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