Nollywood heavyweights Inkblot Studios and Filmhouse Group are teaming up to launch Kava, a new streaming platform dedicated solely to African stories. Set to drop in August 2025, Kava’s lineup includes fan favorites like Alakada Bad and Boujee and Owambe Thieves, with new films added weekly.
But here’s the real question: Is this just another streaming graveyard waiting to happen?
With Netflix and Prime Video pulling back on Nigerian originals, local players are rushing to fill the gap. Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife On Plus and Circuits TV (Africa’s “virtual cinema”) have already thrown their hats in the ring. But making streaming profitable in Nigeria is like trying to charge your phone during a blackout. Possible, but painful.
“Pure-play streaming is a fantasy here,” says Lagos-based tech analyst Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega. “The winners will hybridize – cinema releases first, then streaming, airline deals, and brand integrations. Single-revenue models won’t survive.”
Kava’s team is optimistic, calling it a “bold new chapter for Nollywood.” But after so many streamers have crashed and burned, we’re side-eyeing the hype.
