African Movies on Netflix: Top African Hits Streaming Now

African film-making remains a hot topic on Netflix as films and series produced by filmmakers in Nigeria and South Africa continue to top streaming charts not only in Africa but also globally.

African movies on Netflix, With everything from action thrillers and drama series to fantasy and mystery TV shows, African filmmakers have shown that their films can also attract huge audiences beyond the continent.

Below is a list of African movies and TV shows making waves on Netflix this month.

1. The Black Book (Nigeria)

A blockbuster from the day of its release, the movie features a father avenging and delivering justice to his son, who has been wrongfully charged with being involved in criminal acts.

The presence of such themes as revenge, corruption, and thrilling action scenes makes the film a big favorite among people.

An exceptional cast and plot contributed to its success on the website.

2. Hijack ’93 (Nigeria)

Inspired by true events, Hijack ’93 is a film about the sensational incident of a Nigerian Airways flight hijacked in 1993.

It goes back to one of the most interesting cases of Nigerian aviation history, combining elements of suspense, historical accuracy, and politics.

Due to its true crime approach, the film managed to achieve considerable popularity within the Netflix community.

3. Aníkúlápó (Nigeria)

Directed by Kunle Afolayan, Aníkúlápó features a wide spectrum of Yoruba traditions, mythological elements, and magical atmosphere.

It is a story of an ordinary man whose life takes a dramatic turn when he obtains supernatural abilities related to resurrection.

The use of magic realism in the film allowed it to become one of the most recognisable African fantasy films streaming on Netflix.

4. Blood & Water (South Africa)

One of South Africa’s top Netflix productions, Blood & Water, features a huge fan community from all over the world.

This psychological thriller is a story of a young girl trying to find out whether she really is the kidnapped sister of a famous swimming champion.

5. Blood Sisters (Nigeria)

In Blood Sisters, viewers will find themselves caught in a whirlwind of crime, friendship, and suspense through a thrilling limited series.

The series follows the tale of two friends who get their lives thrown into total disarray when a criminal act compels them to conceal a shocking truth.

This thriller contributed to making Blood Sisters one of Netflix’s biggest hits among its original productions from Nigeria.

Conclusion

As seen in films such as The Black Book and Hijack ’93 from Nigeria and Blood & Water from South Africa, African productions have certainly left their mark on Netflix.

This is not only due to the success that these productions are enjoying but also because of the international interest in African cinema.