The success of Netflix thriller The Black Book gives a glimpse of what is possible. But the true potential of the continent’s storytellers remains untapped
The huge success of Nigerian Netflix thriller The Black Book was celebrated not just in Nollywood, but throughout the African film industry. The film reached No 3 in the Netflix charts and was hailed as a trailblazer for African cinema. The director, Editi Effiong, called the achievement of reaching 5.6m views in the first two days after its release “historic”.
As an actor, film-maker and now CEO of Ghana’s National Film Authority, I’ve watched the transformation of African cinema first-hand, from the days of scarce resources to the dawn of a new era where our stories are reaching an international audience. Our journey reflects a broader renaissance, one where our youthful vibrancy and creative spirit are crafting a new narrative.
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