As from 2022, Nollywood movies would be available to watch on Amazon Prime Video thanks to the multi-year deal the streaming giant has signed with Nigeria production company Inkblot Studios.
The agreement which is the first licensing deal Amazon Prime Video has signed with an African production company, will see it take exclusive, worldwide rights for Inkblot’s productions, post their theatrical runs.
Some of the titles that have already confirmed include The Set Up 2, Moms at War 2, and New Money 3 as well as new titles such as Charge and Bail, Superstar and The Blood Covenant.
Founded by Chinaza Onuzo, Zulumoke Oyibo and Damola Ademola in 2011, Inkblot has produced some of the biggest, highest grossing and best-performing movies in Nigeria. So far, Inkblot has released 16 films theatrically including The Wedding Party and The Wedding Party 2.
“We know Prime Video customers around the world love movies and this new deal with Inkblot Studios will deliver some of the best Nigerian and African films available for our customers,” said Ayanna Lonian, Prime Video’s Director of Content Acquisition and Head of Worldwide Major Studio Licensing Strategy.
“Nigerian stories are truly some of the most exciting and thrilling in the world. The Inkblot deal will allow us to deliver great Nigerian movies, post their theatrical release in Nigeria, to our global audience, and will continue to build upon Prime Video’s catalog and goal to delight Prime members.”
“At Inkblot Studios, we produce some of the biggest and most creative, original films in the Nigerian film industry. We are very excited about the opportunity to showcase our films to Amazon Prime Video’s over 200 million members. We believe that Nigerian films have a truly global appeal and are thrilled to be working with Amazon Prime Video to deliver the very best in entertainment worldwide,” added Chinaza Onuzo, co-Founder of Inkblot Studios.
