Manori Ravindran International EditorAmazon Prime Video is breaking into the Nigerian film market, also known as “Nollywood.”The global streaming service has struck a multi-year licensing deal with Nigerian production outfit Inkblot Studios.
Under the deal, Prime Video will have exclusive, worldwide distribution rights for the company’s slate of theatrical releases from 2022.
The pact is Amazon’s first exclusive theatrical output agreement with a leading African film studio.Further, Inkblot Studios becomes the first Nigerian studio to strike a major new movie output agreement with the global streamer.
The company was founded by Damola Ademola, Zulumoke Oyibo and Chinaza Onuzo (pictured, L-R).Under the agreement, Prime Video will launch.
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