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  1. Kunle Afolayan Responds to Critics: 'I Make Films for Thinkers'

    Nigeria Kunle Afolayan Responds to Critics: 'I Make Films for Thinkers'

    The Digest: Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed criticism surrounding his new series 'Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens', asserting that his storytelling targets an intellectual audience. The five-part mini-series, which premiered on Netflix on January 30, is the sequel to his 2022...
  2. Netflix Revises Warner Bros. Discovery Bid to All-Cash Amid Paramount Rival Offer

    Americas Netflix Revises Warner Bros. Discovery Bid to All-Cash Amid Paramount Rival Offer

    The Digest: Netflix has amended its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to an all-cash proposal of $27.75 per share, removing the stock component in response to a rival hostile bid from Paramount Global. According to Leadership News, the revised bid maintains an enterprise value of...
  3. CAF Secures Netflix Deal to Stream AFCON 2025 Highlights Across Sub-Saharan Africa

    Africa CAF Secures Netflix Deal to Stream AFCON 2025 Highlights Across Sub-Saharan Africa

    The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a licensing agreement with Netflix to bring daily highlight shows of the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 to subscribers across Sub-Saharan Africa Key Points: CAF agrees to license AFCON 2025 daily highlights to Netflix...
  4. Jake Paul Faces Reality: Broken Jaw Confirmed After Joshua Defeat

    Americas Jake Paul Faces Reality: Broken Jaw Confirmed After Joshua Defeat

    The Digest: In the aftermath of his sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul revealed a significant personal toll from the bout, telling reporters he suspects he suffered a broken jaw. The disclosure adds a physical dimension to the narrative of his brave but overmatched...
  5. Paramount Launches $108.4 Billion Cash Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Challenging Netflix

    Americas Paramount Launches $108.4 Billion Cash Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Challenging Netflix

    The Digest: Paramount has launched an all-cash tender offer valued at $108.4 billion to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging a rival bid from Netflix. Key Points Paramount’s offer is $30 per share, a 139% premium over WBD’s September stock price. The bid includes Warner Bros. assets...
  6. Netflix Announces $82.7 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Studios and HBO

    Americas Netflix Announces $82.7 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Studios and HBO

    The Digest: In a move poised to reshape global entertainment, Netflix announced today its acquisition of Warner Bros. in a landmark transaction valued at $82.7 billion. The deal, set to close after Warner Bros. Discovery spins off its Discovery Global division, aims to unite iconic franchises...
  7. Netflix Stock Dips as Elon Musk Urges Subscribers to Cancel Over Content Dispute

    Americas Netflix Stock Dips as Elon Musk Urges Subscribers to Cancel Over Content Dispute

    Image Credit: Netflix The Digest: A cultural battle over streaming content has spilled into the financial markets, demonstrating the influence of a single powerful voice. According to Nairametrics, Netflix shares fell over 2% after Elon Musk publicly urged users to cancel their subscriptions...
  8. Just chill? Netflix's ₦8,500 Price Hike Puts Streaming Out of Reach for Many More Nigerians

    Nigeria Just chill? Netflix's ₦8,500 Price Hike Puts Streaming Out of Reach for Many More Nigerians

    Netflix has quietly raised its subscription fees in Nigeria again, with its Premium plan now costing N8,500 per month. It’s the third hike in just over a year. Premium plan now N8,500, up from N7,000 (↑21%) Standard plan now N6,500, Basic at N4,000, Mobile at N2,500 Netflix raised prices twice...
  9. Survival isn't success: Jason Njoku Says IrokoTV Burnt $100M Before Nigerian Exit

    Nigeria Survival isn't success: Jason Njoku Says IrokoTV Burnt $100M Before Nigerian Exit

    A decade of breathing isn't the same as living. IrokoTV co-founder Jason Njoku admits that his streaming platform spent $100 million to survive in Nigeria's market before finally exiting in 2023. Techpoint Africa reports that Njoku now calls the venture a "costly mistake," revealing how...
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