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Are African films going to take over streaming?

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Streaming is becoming more popular but platforms like Netflix, Showmax and Amazon Prime Video are still pushing a lot of Western content. We asked a Nollywood producer, a Hollywood star, and an arthouse film director: Can we get more African storytelling on these digital streaming platforms? And how can we make money for ourselves, not the fat cats in Hollywood? Denim Richards is an actor in the hugely popular US TV series Yellowstone. Samira Vera-Cruz is a Cape Verdean independent film director, producer and actress. Kunle Afolayan is one of Nollywood's most successful directors and producers, signing a three-film deal with Netflix in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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