Netflix has denied rumors of its withdrawal from Nigeria, emphasizing its ongoing dedication to the Nigerian entertainment industry and local subscribers. Speculation Over Netflix Leaving Nigeria Speculation about Netflix’s future in Nigeria has grown following comments from filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, who revealed that Netflix had canceled some commissioned films by unnamed filmmakers. Although Afolayan did not explicitly state that Netflix was leaving the Nigerian market, his remarks sparked widespread concern on social media. In response, a Netflix spokesperson clarified to TechCabal: “We are not exiting Nigeria. We will continue to
For Us By Us Studios has announced a $450 million 30-picture deal with Pantheum Studios, a subsidiary of multinational investment management firm Euldora Financial. The three-year collaboration aims to bring diverse voices and perspectives to the forefront of the film industry, pushing creative boundaries and inspiring audiences worldwide. Championing Diversity And Innovation The partnership brings together several industry leaders, including J. Alexander Martin (co-founder of FUBU and CEO of For Us By Us Studios), Roberto “Rush” Evans (co-CEO of For Us By Us Studios), and John Askew (President of For
Media mogul Tyler Perry has announced the first series under his new multi-year first-look series deal with Netflix. The new arrangement with Netflix extends his exclusive film deal with Netflix in October 2023. Meet Tyler Perry Perry, who was named on Forbes’ list of “World’s 10 Highest-Paid Entertainers” for the second year running in 2023, is an American actor, filmmaker, and playwright. In October, Perry secured a first-look deal with Netflix for feature films, following his deal with Amazon Studios to write four features for Prime Video. To date, Perry’s
