- Netflix has signed a multi-title deal with Nigerian producer Moo Abudu for a series and movies.
- Through the partnership, Abudu will create two series and more movies through his production company EbonyLife.
- They include adaptations of the play ‘Death and the King’s Rider’ by Wole Soyinka.
Netflix has signed a multi-title deal with Nigerian producer Moa Abudu.
Among them will be adaptations of Lola Shoney’s novel ‘The Secret Life of Baba Segi’s Wives’ and Wole Soyinka’s play ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’ from 1975.
The story is based on a true event that occurred in Nigeria during British colonial rule.
Here’s everything you need to know about Mo Abud and Netflix
- Mo’ Abudu will create two original Nigerian series and several Netflix-branded projects under license from his production company EbonyLife
- The main emphasis of this partnership will be the film adaptation of the literary works of two acclaimed Nigerian authors.
- Series based on contemporary author Lola Shoney’s best-selling debut novel, The secret lives of the women of Baba Segi and film adaptation Death and the King’s Horsemana play by the 1986 Nobel Prize winner for Literature, writer, poet and playwright, Wole Soyinka.
- What did Wole Soyinka say about Mo’ Abud?- “In a creative industry that, even in pioneering countries, is dominated by men, it is always a pleasure to see strong challenges offered by the female gender, and of proven quality. Mo Abudu’s foray into this field as a film and television producer was particularly exciting. It becomes part of one’s sense of accomplishment if one has contributed, however small, to creating a stimulating environment.“
- What did Lola Shoneyin say about Mo’ Abud? – “I was delighted when Mo contacted me about making a series of my novel. The secret lives of the women of Baba Segi. I have turned down many offers, but this one seemed good to me. It was an opportunity to see my work in the hands of a woman who aspired to excel in Africa in the same way that I did. I believed her very quickly, so I was overjoyed when she told me about the possibility of cooperating with Netflix. Soon people all over the world will have access to the history of Baba Sega. And that’s more than I could ask for as a writer.“
- What did Mo Abudu say about the movie? – “As a Nigerian storyteller, my greatest motivation has always been to tell authentic and unpublished stories that resonate with each person, regardless of where they are in the world, while showcasing our culture, heritage and creativity.”
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“We have BIG news for you today! Netflix has teamed up with acclaimed producer Moo Abudu to bring two of Nigeria’s best-loved literary classics to screens around the world! Netflixposted on friday.
To confirm the report, Mo Abudu said on Twitter; “Good morning beautiful people Red heart Two hearts Bright heart Heart with ribbon. What great news to share with you today. Smiling face with smiling eyes. Smiling face with smiling eyes. A slightly smiling faceEBONYLIFE today made history as the first African and first Nigerian production company to sign a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix. #NetflixEbonyLifePartnership”
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Source: newstars.edu.vn