To the surprise of some Nigerian Filmmakers (Because we got to know some already knew and working with them) and movie lovers all over the country,

Netflix on the 25th of February 2019 took to twitter to announce the launch of Netflix Nigeria with an  already verified twitter handle, "NetflixNaija". 

"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!" they wrote on the first tweet with a photo containing some very notable filmmakers in Nigeria along side also key players in the launch of NetflixNaija.

They also announced the production of the 1st Netflix  original  Nigerian series with our own lovely Lala Kemi as producer. Details about one of the series were shared at an event following the launch. According to Business Insider, one of the shows will be a six-part series "set in modern-day Nigeria and shot in Lagos."

"This drama tells the story of Kemi, a goddess reincarnated as a human to avenge her sister's death," reads the series' press release.

The show is from Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotosho and is inspired by her childhood. The cast includes Kate Henshaw and Ade Laoye, Ireti Doyle, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, and Kehinde Bankole.

While details around the shows and the launch of Netflix Naija still remain mostly under wraps, many have responded with excitement about what's to come. This development will likely mean more local content for Nigerian subscribers.