Tag: Netflix
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Netflix Denies Exit Rumors, Highlights Ongoing Investment in Nollywood
Streaming platform, Netflix has denied rumors of its departure from the Nigerian market, with the company’s representatives stating their continued commitment to investing in Nigerian storytelling. “We are not exiting Nigeria. We will continue to invest in Nigerian stories to delight our members,” said Edafe Onoriode, Group Account Director from Hill and Knowlton Strategies, Netflix’s…
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Netflix Exits Nigerian Content Production, Deals Blow to Nollywood
Netflix has quietly cancelled its Nigerian Originals program, effectively exiting the Nigerian content market in November 2024. The streaming platform reportedly informed frequent collaborators about the withdrawal without providing an official public statement. Speculation suggests the decision stems from Nigeria’s challenging economic climate, including volatile exchange rates, high inflation, and increasing business costs for international…
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Youtuber Jake Paul Defeats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson in Historic Boxing Event
In a highly anticipated boxing match that blended generations and platforms, Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, decisively outclassed former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58, in a one-sided affair at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, last night. The event, which marked Netflix’s first major live boxing broadcast, delivered both spectacle and substantial financial returns for all…