In order to celebrate “The Africa Month,” Netflix has created an overview of African shows, movies and documentaries that demonstrates its contribution to the continent and its artistic culture. Over 100 titles including older film and Netflix originals, such as Queen Sono and the upcoming Blood & Water series, are available globally. The list is available from all over the globe. In addition, the festival will feature films mostly or fully shot on the mainland.
| Jerusalema |
| King of Boys |
| Lionheart |
| Mokalik |
| Tsotsi |
| Uncovered |
| The Wedding Party |
| Tjovitjo |
| Castle and Castle |
| The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind |
| Azali |
| Potato Potahto |
| Joy |
The Made in Africa collection is now available on Netflix at netflix.com/madeinafrica.
“The Africa Month is a time for us to celebrate African tales and films,” said Ben Amadasun, Director of Africa Licensing and Co-productions, Netflix, “like Queen Sono-our first original Netflix film-and movies such as Catting Feelings, Chief Daddy, 93 Days and the Merry Men.” “We hope that we will help to ensure that they all are watched around the world with the easy access to these ‘Made in Africa’ titles.”
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Earlier this year, Netflix revealed its intention to develop entertainment-focused in Africa and operate on the continent with more original material. With its latest offering celebrating the Diaspora ‘s diversity, the streaming platform is now broadening its focus on the continent.
Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos talked about taking a team of executives on a trip across the continent to speak to local creators about plans to produce originals filmed in different African countries at the beginning of the year.
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“In this very short time we were here, I learned so much …I was just excited about being surrounded here in Nigeria by some of the most talented and popular creators on earth telling the world your stories,” he said. “What we do in Africa, and what we do in Nigeria … is the thing most exciting.”
Earlier this month, Netflix launched a new series of “Made In Africa” which will run alongside Africa Month in May. The Organization of African Unity ( OAU) originally founded it in 1963, aiming at continental unification and fostering nation creation among the African Diaspora through unification and freedom from oppression.
Over 100 titles from Ghana, South Africa, Morocco, Sierra Leone and more from the entire African continent will be in the latest set. Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s Licensing and Coproduction Director for Africa for OkayAfrica, says “We are delighted to celebrate African culture and storytellers. We hope we can help to ensure that these names, ‘Made in Africa’ are readily available.”
The collection includes various titles including the Netflix original film Queen of South Africa by Pearl Thusi and Senegal ‘s vital Atlantic film, previous films such as the “Nigeria Chief Daddy,” the Malawian movie “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind” and documentaries of real-life stories on the continent. The collection includes numerous filmmaking films from Netflix.
Data Source: Netflix