Netflix Acquires Worldwide Rights To Lionheart, Genevieve Nnaji's Movie

Netflix, has announced that it has acquired the worldwide rights for Nigerian actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s movie, ‘Lionheart’. 

In a media release on the Netflix website on Friday, the movie is expected to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

The movie is Genevieve’s directional debut, and features Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie, Onyeka Onwenu.

According to Netflix, “Lionheart marks the first Netflix original film from Nigeria.”

The movie made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) today, Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Starring herself, (Genevieve) alongside Pete Edochie, Onyeka Onwenu, Nkem Owoh, amongst others, the film is an inspiring drama which addresses issues around family values, succession, and female empowerment.

“It highlights the various challenges faced by women, particularly in male-dominated industries,” Nnaji told Women and Hollywood.

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