Netflix is raising the bar by putting out more local content.
The streaming giant, today announced an upcoming and first Nigerian original series.
The untitled six-part series will be directed by Akin Omotoso along with Daniel Oriahi and CJ Obasi.
The cast will include Banky W., Kate Henshaw, Ade Laoye and will include Nollywood popular faces.
Set in modern-day Nigeria and shot in Lagos, the drama tells the story of Kemi, a goddess reincarnated as a human to avenge her sister’s death.
But first, she must learn how to use and harness her superpowers to defeat her enemies and save her family from destruction. The series will be produced by Rififi Pictures.
N is for Naija. N is for Nollywood. N is the 14th alphabet. 14 is also how many great talents you're looking at. N is for Netflix. But most importantly…hello, Nigeria! pic.twitter.com/js8z3LIyM3
— Netflix Naija (@NetflixNaija) February 25, 2020
The streaming service remains home to first African original series ‘Queen Sono’, ‘Shadow’, which was debuted last year and is rumored to be renewed for Season 2.
‘Blood & Water’ will be Netflix’s second African original series – expected to debut later this year.
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