Bisina Somto
2022 shaped out to be an interesting year in the Nigerian movie industry, also known as Nollywood. A healthy number of titles were released on Netflix, which fast became the most popular movie streaming service in the country.
In that stead, there are several amazing Nollywood projects scheduled for release this January but these three projects are the most eye-catching.
‘Shanty Town’
Created by the duo of Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, ‘Shanty Town’ is a six-part series that follows the story of three Lagos-based hustlers who unite to wage war against the biggest and most ruthless crime ring in the state.
Shanty Town” boasts of an amazing cast list, featuring veteran actors like Chidi Mokeme, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sola Shobowale, Shaffy Bello, Ali Nuhu and Uche Jombo. Also featuring in this star-studded show are Zubby Michael, Nancy Isime, Yaw Naija, Omowunmi Dada, Mercy Eke, Regina Daniels, Judith Audu, Peter Okoye of P-Square, and a host of others
The crime thriller will debut globally on January 20, 2023, exclusively on Netflix.
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‘The Wait’
‘The Wait’, a Nigerian faith-based film directed by Yemi Morafa and Fiyin Gambo, based on God’s Waiting Room, a book by Yewande Zaccheaus, follows the lives of two couples, a job seeker, and a passionate doctor, intertwine in a tale of patience and redemption.
The Wait had its theatrical release in April 2021 and stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Deyemi Okanlawon, Jimmy Odukoya, Ini Dima-Okojie, Chimezie Imo, Aisha Sanni-Shittu, Kate Henshaw, Joke Silva, and others.
The film would be one of the first Nigerian films to move to Netflix, in 2023. ‘The Wait’ will begin streaming on Netflix on January 13th, 2023.
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‘Disconnect 2’
Netflix has confirmed that ‘Disconnect 2’, the sequel to the beloved Kenyan Romcom, will premiere on the platform in January.
The comedy is about a self-centered Otis, who falls victim to a wedding scam months after volunteering to organize a destination wedding for his Nigerian investor buddy.
‘Disconnect’ is about a group of single people who stumble through the wild dating scene of Nairobi. The film is set to premiere officially on Netflix in December 2022. An excited Catherine Kamau said she is happy to play a lead role in the movie alongside Pascal Tokodi, something she has always wished for.
The romantic comedy film first premiered in 2018, starring Brenda Wairimu, Patricia Kihoro, Nick Mutuma, Pascal Tokodi, Pierra Makena, Catherine Kamau, and Brian Ogola. In ‘Disconnect 2’, three Nigerian actors would be making appearances they are; Tope Tedela, Wale Ojo Meg otanwa.
Disconnect 2 is set to Premiere on Netflix, on January 13th
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