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    An image from the film of a man in a purple garment with his arms outstretched
    Film + TV
    09 November 2022

    In 'Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman', a Literary Classic Is Brought to Life

    The last film the late Biyi Bandele made before his passing, currently on Netflix, is a faithful adaptation of the work that inspired it.

    Actor Nkem Owoh and filmmaker Genevieve Nnaji from the film 'Lionheart' pose for a portrait during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Intercontinental Hotel on September 11, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
    Film + TV
    24 March 2020

    The Best Nollywood Films Streaming on Netflix Right Now

    From movies by Genevieve Nnaji to Kunle Afolayan—these are the best Nigerian films to watch online while stuck inside avoiding the coronavirus.

    The Scandalous Lives Of Powerful Nigerian Women Hit Netflix
    Film + TV
    11 January 2016

    The Scandalous Lives Of Powerful Nigerian Women Hit Netflix

    EbonyLife Films' Biyi Bandele-directed Nigerian drama 'Fifty' is now available to stream on Netflix.

    Watch Chiwetel Ejiofor And Thandie Newton In The UK Trailer For 'Half Of A Yellow Sun'
    Film + TV
    07 March 2014

    Watch Chiwetel Ejiofor And Thandie Newton In The UK Trailer For 'Half Of A Yellow Sun'

    Watch the Uk trailer for Biyi Bandele's 'Half Of A Yellow Sun,' the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Biafran War-set novel.

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