We should not under estimate the impact of the pandemic in 2020. Not only did the world reset but the realm of entertainment changed too. People were at home and if they did not have family or got tiered of their flat mates they all needed a place to go. All of a sudden the thought of binge watching a box set or a series was no more the preserve of die hard fans or geeks.
Everyone was doing it and they were proud. It seemed like Netflix was in the right place and at the right time. During the first 6 months of the pandemic in 2020 Netflix amassed 26million* new subscribers to their platform reaching a global audience in 190 countries. Not far behind was Disney + which increased its subscribers following the closure of their parks during the time.
This massive growth in streaming services and platforms meant that people wanted more content. The demand was outstripping the supply. Whilst Disney relied on their back catalogue of films and studio brands Netflix set about democratizing international content. African movies we all of a sudden all over Netflix like the Korean explosion.
What types of Ghanaian content is on Netflix?
There is a wide range of Ghanaian content on Netflix every so often the content is updated. But the most popular types of content on the platform from Ghana are films. The majority of these films at times play concurrently in Silverbird, Golden Eagle cinemas and Snap Cinema in Ghana as well as on the Netflix platform. One of the most viewed Ghanaian films on the platform to date has been Fix Us (2019) starting Yvonne Nelson. This film was released in 2019 just before the pandemic but gained a new lease of life when it was put onto Netflix.
Ghanaian films and content on Netflix you can watch currently in 2023
The Ghanaian films and content currently available on Netflix that we recommend you catch before they go in 2023 are as follows;
*Source: ACCA Global
Fix Us (2019)
The comedy movie Fix Us revolves around three women with the desire and a dream to become notable superstars. In their journey to reaching their dreams, they meet at an audition ground where they end up forming,
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Azali (2018)
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The story revolves around Amina, a 14-year-old girl from Northern Ghana. To prevent her from being married off to an older man, Amina’s mother sends her to work in Burkina Faso. However, she falls into the hands of a child smuggling syndicate.
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Aloe Vera (2020)
The movie explores the different reasons people disagree, such as arguments over information, differing opinions, values, experiences, personalities, and past histories. The division between Aloe and Vera becomes evident when the slightest intrusion or trace of one village on the other’s territory leads to a duel, with the loser becoming a slave to the winning side.
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Gold Coast Lounge (2020)
Gold Coast Lounge,” a Ghanaian noir film released in 2020, takes viewers on a captivating journey into a world of mystery, romance, and betrayal. Directed by Pascal Aka, this crime drama effortlessly blends elements of neo-noir and African storytelling –
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Author: Nana Asante Igdam
Nana Asante Igdam (aka Nana AI) is a prolific writer and editor who exists to write engaging and informative content. Their output is enhanced by using several large language models that reference the viewGhana database
