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Netflix exits the Nigerian market: What Could This Mean for Us?

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Following the news of Prime Video’s exit from Nigeria, Netflix has been rumoured to have left quietly for a while now.

Netflix has been a game-changer in how Nigerians consume entertainment. From thrilling Nollywood originals to Hollywood blockbusters, the platform has been our go-to for endless binge sessions, date nights, and even family bonding. But recently, whispers have been circulating: Netflix might have packed its bags and quietly exited the Nigerian market.

If the rumours are true, why would Netflix leave the country, and why haven’t they made a formal announcement? More importantly, what does this mean for Nigerian creators, audiences, and the entertainment landscape as a whole? Let’s unpack this quietly bubbling storm.

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A Love Affair Gone Sour?

When Netflix officially expanded into Nigeria, it was a match made in heaven. They tapped into the vibrant Nollywood industry, commissioning original content that resonated deeply with local audiences while also appealing to a global market. Titles like Oloture, Blood Sisters and Anikulapo showcased the richness of Nigerian stories, while the platform became a major ally in putting Nollywood on the global stage. 

However, maintaining a relationship with any market comes with its challenges. In recent months, the platform seemed less aggressive in promoting its presence in Nigeria, fueling speculation about whether all was well. The rumours of their exit have now added another layer of mystery.

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Why Would Netflix Leave Nigeria?

Let’s be real. Running a business in Nigeria isn’t for the faint-hearted. Here are some possible reasons Netflix may have decided to leave

Economic Instability

With fluctuating exchange rates, high inflation, and economic uncertainty, operating in Nigeria has become increasingly expensive for international companies. Could these factors have eaten into Netflix’s profit margins?


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Subscriber Numbers

Nigeria’s subscription base may not have met Netflix’s expectations. Streaming services thrive on large audiences, but high subscription costs, limited internet access, and data costs might have been barriers for many Nigerians.

What Does This Mean for Nigerians?

If the rumours are true, Netflix’s exit would leave a significant gap in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Here’s what it could mean for us.

For Audiences, Nigerian viewers will lose access to a platform that introduced us to a wider array of international content and gave Nollywood a global spotlight. Sure, other platforms exist, but Netflix has its unique appeal. For creators, Netflix offered a significant platform for Nigerian filmmakers, actors, and writers to showcase their talents to a global audience. Without Netflix, creators may have fewer opportunities to break into the international market. For the Industry, Netflix helped set a standard for production quality in Nigeria. Their absence could slow down the push for better standards and funding in Nollywood.

What’s Next?

Whether Netflix has left or is simply taking a step back, the reality is that Nigerian stories are too big to ignore. Other platforms may step up to fill the void, and new players could emerge. As Nigerians, we’re resilient and resourceful, and Nollywood will continue to thrive regardless. 

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‘She’s dying’ – Zicsaloma accuses LUTH of medical negligence towards his cancer-stricken mother

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Nigerian comedian and content creator, Zicsaloma, has publicly condemned the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) over gross mistreatment and neglect of his mother, who is currently battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

In a distressed Instagram video, the skit maker, real name Aloma Isaac Junior, detailed a harrowing ordeal, claiming that hospital personnel at LUTH refused to admit his critically ill mother despite the urgency of her condition.

According to him, she had recently developed severe post-chemotherapy complications that prompted a desperate dash to the hospital. But rather than receiving emergency care, she was allegedly denied access at the gate and left unattended.

“She’s a skeleton of herself,” he said emotionally. He revealed that when they arrived at LUTH, she was not only turned away but also made to wait for hours outside the gate. “Do you know when we took my mum to LUTH, the hospital refused to let her in?” he said. “They now pointed us to a test centre beside LUTH, where we should go and do it. We now took the result back to the hospital. They refused to let my mum in.”

According to him, the hospital claimed only a doctor could authorise entry. But when one was finally called to assess the situation, he “literally walked out,” refusing to assist. “She cannot even stand. I literally backed my mum.”

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Zicsaloma slammed what he described as a lack of compassion in Nigeria’s medical system. “Our medical team, the doctors of Nigeria, are terrible.” He added, “If you see my mum, she is a skeleton of herself.”

Frustrated and heartbroken, the skit maker painted a grim picture of the situation. “If somebody is ill in this country, the person can just die. You are seeing a lifeless woman. That cannot stand.”

He concluded his emotional outcry with a strong criticism of the healthcare system, saying, “These hospitals, they need to be checked.”

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‘There is no forgiveness’: Seyi Law on why he can never support Peter Obi

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Nigerian stand-up comedian, Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has said he can never support Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections.

The funnyman made the revelation in a recent interview on the Teju Babyface show, saying the former Anambra State Governor can never have his forgiveness.

Seyi Law pinpointed the actions of Peter Obi’s supporters, the Obidients, as the reason why he holds a grudge against him.

He claimed Obidients insulted his wife and children because he backed President Bola Tinubu while Peter Obi stood by and refused to call them to order while also failing to admit that his supporters attacked those who did not support him.

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He argued that the former Anambra governor’s “failure” to condemn the actions of his supporters makes him “unfit” for his support.

Furthermore, Seyi Law likened the Obidient movement to a “cult” that doesn’t “support free thinking”.

He added that Obidients crossed personal boundaries by going after his family and it is one thing he finds “unforgivable”.

“The moment you cross that boundary from me to my children, mother, and wife, there is no forgiveness. That is why there is nothing on earth that Peter Obi can do that will make me support him,” Seyi Law declared.

“They attacked my children and my wife. As long as Peter Obi does not call them to order and he keeps denying that they are doing that, he will never get my support. Let Peter Obi wear the garment of Jesus Christ today, he will never get my support.


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“Hate or love me, my personal way of life is between me and God. Any organisation that does not support free thinking is a cult. I do not feel down at all because when you talk too much, I swear to you.

“One of the good things that God has done for me is that my anger does not last long. Personal anger for me does not last long. The only place it lasts long is when you leave me and attack my children, mother, and wife.”


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Portable turns trial into music, teases new single following Saheed Osupa ordeal

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After his recent release from detention. Street hop star Portable is back to doing what he loves which is making music that documents his reality.

The singer has teased a new song just days after being released from detention following his arrest over a criminal defamation petition filed by Fuji icon King Saheed Osupa.

In a post on his Instagram page, Portable teased the song titled ‘Oni Reason’ on which he alluded to his recent legal ordeal in Kwara state and claimed the journey of his life is divinely orchestrated.

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The song follows his trend of making music from his legal trials and ordeals. Following his arrest by the Ogun State Police, who declared him wanted for assaulting government officials, Portable announced the EP ‘Most Wanted’.

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