Netflix on Monday announced that three new Nigerian branded films and one original series, have been licenced to show on the platform.It follows the story of ‘Ishaya’, a charismatic teenager and talented artist from a poor family, whose dreams suddenly appear within reach when a prestigious scholarship to the most exclusive school in the country catapults him into the luxurious world of Nigeria’s one percent.
Funke Akindele is will join as one of the lead characters with more details on casting to follow. Zulumoke Oyibo and Damola Ademola will also serve as executive producers. “We look forward to partnering with the Inkblot team to bring this exciting young adult series to life, Ms Onuzo added, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Netflix team to tell the story of Nigerian youth on a global scale. We cannot wait to share with the world what it feels like to grow up in one of the most dynamic countries on the planet.
Set in Lagos, Nigeria, Òlòtūré is a film that is part of Netflix’s partnership with Mo Abudu and her production company, Ebonylife.
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