Netflix has reportedly laid off Ben Amadasun, its Vice President of Content for the Middle East and Africa. South African outlet MyBroadband broke the news on 20 October. Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs worldwide. Amadasun is the third senior Africa content executive to leave Netflix since 2023, after Nkateko Mabaso and Tendeka Matatu. A fourth, Dorothy Ghettuba, was reported on leave in January 2025. MyBroadband noted speculation that Netflix could scale back in Africa, but found no sign of cuts. In South Africa, Netflix's output has been rising: on 11 October, Kaye-Ann Williams, who oversees Netflix's scripted content in sub-Saharan Africa, said that Netflix now makes 15 to 20 South African films and TV shows a year, up from 8 to 12. Outside South Africa, Netflix has ordered fewer new films and shows since late 2024, especially in Nigeria. It has relied more on deals to sell Netflix through other companies, including its June 2025 agreement with Canal+ covering French-speaking African countries, and might expand to MultiChoice territories following the acquisition. For broader context, the attached timeline traces Netflix's Africa content leadership from 2016 to now. #Netflix #AfricanFilm #SouthAfrica #Nollywood

How have African films done in U.S. cinemas? Here is what we found so far, covering about 25 years. By African film, we mean an African director, an African story, and an African cast and setting. Studio films with Hollywood backing are left out. The list may be missing films. Older releases and self-distributed films often go unreported or under-reported. Know a release we missed? Send us the title and year. Which film on the list surprised you? Tell us in the comments. Partners welcome: africanfilmpress.com · [email protected] #AfricanCinema #AfricanFilm #BoxOffice #FilmDistribution