My best scene in ‘Seven Doors’ was where they had to lay the chiefs on the floor and beat them – Femi Adebayo ‘Seven Doors’ was inspired by the life of a king Kissing Chioma Chukwuka was just me interpreting my roles – Femi Adebayo During a recent interview with Saturday Beats, actor and filmmaker … Read more
AY Makun calls out male Nollywood colleagues for lack of support. Vows to continue promoting his movie The Waiter alone. Blames Netflix’s struggles in Nigeria on subscription sharing. Popular Nigerian actor and comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, aka AY Comedian, has expressed frustration over the lack of support from his male colleagues in the Nigerian film … Read more
Veteran Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has made a startling claim regarding the mismanagement of funds by Nollywood producers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview with Arise TV, Basketmouth alleged that movie producers receive large sums of money from streaming platforms but use only 10% of the funds … Read more
Global video streaming giant Netflix has refuted speculations suggesting that it plans to exit Nigeria, affirming its dedication to the country’s thriving creative industry. The rumors gained traction after Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan shared a video expressing disappointment over Netflix’s decision to cancel several commissioned projects. He recounted his excitement over a three-film deal signed … Read more
Nollywood producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan, has confirmed that Netflix has ceased commissioning original content from Nigerian filmmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the renowned filmmaker shared the news during the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival in Abuja. Afolayan revealed that Netflix’s management informed filmmakers at a recent gathering that they would no longer fund … Read more
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted that some of the brightest minds in the United States, including top doctors, are Nigerians. Speaking on Afric TV, Davido highlighted the intellectual and creative contributions of Africans on the global stage. He noted that Nigerians excel not only in the medical field but also … Read more
Nikki Glaser praised for Netflix roast debut. Collective decision to avoid targeting Tom Brady’s children. Glaser shares unused jokes and reflects on high-pressure performance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nikki Glaser received praise for her Netflix debut on “The Roast of Tom Brady,” where she, alongside other comedians, roasted the NFL legend. EDITOR’S PICKS JAMB … Read more
In a world where entertainment is just a click away, streaming services have taken center stage, revolutionizing how we consume television and movies. Two names stand out among the giants of this digital realm: Netflix and Hulu. But with their distinct offerings and features, which one should you choose? This comprehensive guide dives into the … Read more
The overall market range for this role is typically $60,000 – $385,000. The advert added that the team “helps Netflix reach the world more efficiently and effectively” The company is scheduled to announce its earnings for the last three months of 2022 on Thursday Eko Hot Blog reports that Netflix is hiring a flight attendant … Read more
9mobile unveils 9TV in Lagos …Subscriptions for 9TV range from N50 to N2,500 depending on subscriber’s choice. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that as part of efforts to provide Nigerians with quality … Read more
Netflix is exploring an ad-supported service and cracking down on password sharing as it tries to boost growth It recently embarked on a series of price increases in the US, UK and elsewhere, which have contributed to its subscriber losses EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes … Read more
The video-sharing and video-streaming platforms have restricted their services in Russia over invasion of Ukraine It was gathered that since last Friday, anyone who writes false news about the military could face up to 15 years in jail EKO HOT BLOG reports that TikTok, a video-sharing platform, and Netflix, a video-streaming platform, have … Read more
Omo Ghetto The Saga has yet again hit another landmark on Netflix as the most-watched Naija title. The film is reportedly now leading the race in one of the most reputable streaming platforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Funke Akindele’s Omo Ghetto The Saga has hit a new record on Netflix. According to Flix Patrol, … Read more
Hollywood actor has been handed a 20-Year Jail term for alleged $650m Movie Ponzi Scheme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an American actor who swindled $650 million in a huge Hollywood Ponzi scheme, using it to finance a lavish lifestyle of yachts, jets, and fast cars, was jailed Monday for 20 years. Zachary Horwitz created … Read more
Mohammed mentioned that the increased demand for streaming services in Nigeria grew amid the pandemic EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has hinted at plans to introduce censorship laws and regulatory framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services and content providers in Nigeria. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed in a two-day conference … Read more
The creator of Squid game, Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that there’ll be a second season of the series Says there’s so much demand and pressure which leaves them no choice Ekohotblog reports that the creator of popular Netflix series, Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that there would be a season 2 of the series. … Read more
An internet service provider in South Korea has demanded for a compensation from Netflix due to increased broadband in watching Squid game A local court in South Korea has ruled in favor of the company Ekohotblog reports that South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband has secured a ruling at a local court to cause … Read more
Netflix set to roll-out a free plan for users in Kenya over the next few weeks. EkoHotBlog learnt that the free Netflix plan, which will be rolled out to all in Kenya in the coming weeks, won’t require them to provide any payment information during the sign-up The free Netflix services will be available exclusively … Read more
Netflix has released the first part of Season 5 of Money Heist with the second (conclusive) part scheduled for release by December 2021. EkohotBlog reports that the movie is now available on the platform with five episodes. Recall that the Netflix revealed coronavirus pandemic delayed the production of the movie released in series.
Netflix producer, Lin Qi, has died at age 39 after days of illness reportedly caused by a poisoned tea. Lin, who is also the Chairman of Yoozoo Games created Game of Thrones: Winter Is Coming game. In 2015, Yoozoo Group purchased the rights to Chinese sci-fi trilogy, The Three Body Problem. In September, Netflix announced … Read more