Across conversations in my travels between Marrakech and Jeddah — and I am still en route to Jeddah after multiple flight delays and an unplanned hotel stay that will have me landing much later than my original itinerary — the Netflix–Warner announcement is a dominant topic. For those who may have missed it, Netflix has signed a definitive […]
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The Long Game: Akin Omotoso’s Career Bridging African Cinema’s Past and Streaming’s Future
With “Marked” now streaming on Netflix, after a July 31, 2025, premiere, viewers are encountering Akin Omotoso in full command of his craft. This filmmaker has spent nearly three decades developing a methodical approach to genre storytelling while distribution models, production ecosystems, and platform access shifted around him. The heist series, which Omotoso co-created, creative […]
Canal+–MultiChoice Deal Approved. Now Comes the Restructuring
🎬 Canal+ now has full legal clearance to acquire MultiChoice. South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has approved the R35B deal, clearing the way for restructuring. 📌 Canal+ gains control of DStv, Showmax, and distribution across major territories📌 R26B in public interest conditions, including local content and structural spin-off📌 Netflix, CanalOlympia, myCANAL, even possibly TF1—access now passes […]
Netflix in Africa, Q2 2025: What Changed, What Didn’t, and What Remains Unsaid
Africa remains invisible in Netflix’s Q2 earnings call, even after the CANAL+ bundling deal launched in 24 countries and TF1 entered the mix. 📌 Africa = 1% of EMEA revenue (~$30–45M)📌 No mention of Nigeria, South Africa, or Kenya📌 No mention of CANAL+ or TF1, and no known co-productions with either📌 Distribution expands, but no […]
Insights from Durban FilmMart: Unpacking Netflix’s African Content Playbook
Less than a week ago, Akoroko Premium subscribers received my analysis of “What Netflix is Doing in Africa” prompted by the streamer’s Q2 2024 earnings report. In the piece, I sought to make sense of Netflix’s seemingly cautious approach to the continent.
THE AFTER: Charting Misan Harriman’s Journey from Renowned Photographer to Newly Minted Filmmaker (Interview)
British-Nigerian photographer Misan Harriman, renowned for his evocative portraits, spoke to Akoroko about his ventures into filmmaking, marking his directorial debut with a Netflix-backed short starring David Oyelowo.
THE BLACK BOOK: Nigerian Filmmaker Editi Effiong Talks Debut, Dollars, and the Drive Ahead
Effiong shares insights on the post-release ride of his feature directorial debut, global recognition, and his bustling future endeavors.
Kenya’s Film Industry Charts New Course: First-Ever State of the Film Industry Summit Highlights
The developments from the Summit herald a promising future for the Kenyan film industry, with substantial economic, cultural, and social benefits anticipated for the country.
Netflix Makes New South Africa Investments: New Series, Films, and Talent Deals
Netflix is ramping up its investment in South Africa, unveiling a slate of original series and films, and multi-title partnerships with local filmmakers.
Netflix’s Socioeconomic Impact in Africa 2016-2022: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
The top streamer says it’s committed to the long-term development of African film and TV industries.