Cinemas are currently on shutdown amid coronavirus outbreak. Productions for upcoming films have also halted to secure the safety of both cast and crew. The African continent is at a pause for movie premieres. All in all, the state of the film industry globally is not in good shape to serve the interest of film lovers.
With the act of social distance being the best bet to stay negative to coronavirus, turning to streaming platforms for a good movie watch stands as a laudable option to self-quarantine, while isolating for self-improvement. To do this, one of the best channels to log in for an impressive run is Netflix, the streaming hub which now houses some of the best African films of all time.
Below, we present some of the best African films currently streaming on Netflix.
Hakkunde
‘A perpetually unemployed graduate desperately leaves his city for a potential opportunity until a roadblock threatens to derail his chance at a career.’ The film stars Frank Donga, Rahama Sadau, Maryam Booth.
The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
‘Inspired by a science book, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine.’ The film stars Maxwell Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aissa Maiga.
Lionheart
‘When her father falls ill, Adaeze steps up to run the family business, alongside her uncle, and prove herself in a male-dominated world.’ The film stars Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie.
King of Boys
‘When a powerful business woman’s political ambitions are threatened by her underworld connections, the ensuing power struggle could cost her everything.’ The film stars Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Remilekun Safaru.
Queen Sono
‘South African spy Queen Sono finds herself in a nefarious web of business and politics as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death.’ The film stars Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Loyiso Madinga.
October 1
‘Against the background of Nigeria’s looming independence from Britain, detective Danladi Waziri races to capture a killer terrorizing local women.’ The film stars Sadiq Daba, David Bailie, Kayode Olaiya.
Keteke
‘Determined to give birth in their faraway hometown, an expecting couple finds themselves stranded after missing their train, the only way to get there.’ The film stars Adjetey Anang, Lydia Forson, Fred Nii Amugi.
Potato Potahto
‘A divorced couple decides to continue sharing a home but their already-delicate cohabiting scheme unravels when they begin dating other people.’ The film stars O. C. Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva.
Catching Feelings
‘Amid growing tensions in their marriage, a Johannesburg professor and his journalist wife find their lives upended by a famous, hard-partying author.’ The film stars Kagiso Lediga, Pearl Thusi, Akin Omotoso.
Isoken
‘Single at 34, Isoken is maneuvered by her mother toward a relationship with a black entrepreneur but finds herself drawn to a white photojournalist. The film stars Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Marc Rhys.
