Netflix, a supplier of streaming entertainment, has announced the expansion of its Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) to students studying cinema and television in West and Central Africa. Students can now submit applications to study at institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Gabon. A $1 million scholarship fund for students from Sub-Saharan Africa is…
The enormous streaming service Netflix is experimenting with new techniques to prevent password sharing on its site. According to The Verge, the streaming behemoth released a new “Netflix Homes” option on Monday in Argentina, El Salvador, Horundas, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. As of August 22, 2022, Netflix subscribers who stream on TVs or TV-connected…
During the Annual Investment Conference in Johannesburg, Sandton on Thursday, Netflix, the US-based streaming giant, announced an investment of R900 million ($62 million) in South African film and television productions. According to Tech Central, the investment will cover four productions over the next two years, one international and three local. “These productions, which are just…
Netflix, one of the world’s leading entertainment streaming services, has launched the Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) for film and television students in the Eastern African region. The $1 million scholarship fund for Sub-Saharan students is part of Netflix’s global Netflix Creative Equity Fund, which was launched in 2021 and will be allocated to various…
The education technology space has reached new heights with the release of the Afrilearn Mobile App, which is now freely available to Primary and Secondary School students across Nigeria and beyond. This was stated in a statement issued by Afrilearn on Wednesday, February 3, 2022. Afrilearn, founded in 2019, provides free, fun, and world-class education…
Apple has been investing heavily in Apple TV+, its own streaming platform that features original movies and TV shows. While Apple TV+ market share increased in 2021, the platform remains well behind its competitors in the United States, with only a 5% market share. According to a JustWatch data obtained by 9to5Mac, Apple TV+ market…
Netflix, the world’s largest movie streaming service, has premiered Binti as Tanzania’s first Netflix feature. Black Unicorn, a production firm founded by two sisters, Angela and Alinda Ruhinda, produced the film. Binti, directed by Seko Shamte, took home the award for Best Feature at the Zanzibar International Film Festival. It’s a sweet victory that follows…
Netflix on Tuesday released a set of mobile games playable for free by subscribers of the global streaming service as it strives to be the go-to venue for entertainment. Two of the games are based on the hit Netflix horror series “Stranger Things” and the remaining three are basic card or skill games, according to…
In a drive to discover emerging filmmaking talents, Netflix and UNESCO have partnered to launch a creative short film competition. Focused on a common goal, Netflix and UNESCO believe in the importance of promoting diverse local stories and bringing them to the world. Through this competition, both organisations seek to ensure the African tradition is…
Netflix has announced the acquisition of video game developer Night School Studio, as well as the release of five mobile gaming games in key European markets, as it seeks to diversify revenue sources amid increasing competition in the streaming arena. The company’s initial gaming studio acquisition, Night School Studio, is most known for its debut…
Night School Studio, the independent game developer known for narrative-driven titles like “Oxenfree,” announced today it has been acquired by Netflix. This makes it the first games studio the streaming giant has purchased. In Netflix’s announcement, Mike Verdu, vice president of game development, wrote Night School’s “commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make…
Few days ago I wrote about the opportunities in Africa for African startups to leverage from in 2016.I also mentioned that 2015 saw social media companies like Twitter and Facebook expanding into Africa and that tells a lot about the opportunities in Africa.Netflix yesterday announced its expansion into 130 countries and most African countries including…