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Nollywood Icon Richard Mofe-Damijo Joins Anakle Films for $1M+ Netflix Thriller 'The Black Book 🎬 📺

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Anakle Films is set to release Nigeria’s biggest-budget film to date, with the release of The Black Book, debuting on Netflix on 22nd September. The film, with a budget exceeding $1 million, features an ensemble cast of Africa’s most well-known actors, including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Alex Usifo, Sam Dede, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Denola Grey, Shaffy Bello and Ireti Doyle.

Anakle Films is set to release Nigeria’s biggest-budget film to date, "The Black Book," on Netflix, featuring a star-studded cast, including Richard Mofe-Damijo. The film explores Nigeria's conflicted history, including military dictatorship, drug trafficking, and politics, through the story of a retired hitman seeking justice. Directed by Editi Effiong, it promises to provide historical and cultural context through gripping storytelling. In a significant move, Anakle Films has acquired RMD Productions Limited, founded by Richard Mofe-Damijo, reinforcing its commitment to fostering talent and innovation in Africa’s film industry. The acquisition has resulted in a 14-project slate, aiming to diversify African storytelling.


Key Points:


- "The Black Book" is Nigeria's biggest-budget film, exceeding $1 million, set to debut on Netflix.

- The film explores Nigeria's tumultuous history through the story of a retired hitman seeking justice.

- Anakle Films has acquired RMD Productions Limited, with Richard Mofe-Damijo joining as Chairman.

- This acquisition marks a commitment to fostering talent and innovation in Africa's film industry.

- Anakle Films aims to diversify African storytelling with a 14-project slate, covering various genres.


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