This New Streaming Platform Will Be The Home Of Nollywood Films
Kava, a Nollywood streaming platform, is set to launch in August 2025 with over 30 Nollywood titles. The platform is a partnership between Inkblot Studios and Filmhouse Group, according to Deadline.
“Kava is more than a streaming service. It’s a bold new chapter for Nollywood, designed to meet the growing demand for premium, authentic African content and to redefine how the world experiences our stories,” Kava Co-CEO Chinaza Onuzo said.
“By giving both rising and establishing talent a trusted, lucrative stage to tell their stories, we’re building a platform that doesn’t just stream films – it fuels careers, drives innovation and connects African creativity to audiences around the world,” Kava co-CEO and Filmhouse Group chief Kene Okwuosa added.
What content will be available on Kava?
When the streaming service launches, it will be the home for several popular Nollywood films such as Lakada Bad and Boujee, Owambe Thieves, What About Us, A Lagos Love Story, and House Job. New titles will also be added to Kava, with hopes to produce original content too.
“By bringing Nollywood’s finest films and series to global audiences, we’re celebrating African identity, heritage and creativity in a way that’s never been done before,” Onuzo adds.
Streaming platforms in Africa
The platform is launching at a time when major platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime have rolled back investments in Africa. Showmax, a South African company, surpassed Netflix in 20243, becoming the leading streaming platform in Africa.
The platform’s content strategy, which focuses heavily on local African content alongside high-quality international offerings, has resonated well with viewers. Key partnerships with HBO for exclusive content licensing and a 30% stake acquisition by Comcast through NBCUniversal have further strengthened its position.
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