More and more African movies are now being streamed on Netflix, thanks to booming Nigerian film industry Nollywood, and various movie directors across the globe.

We made a list of 4 interesting movies, either produced by africans, or starring main characters from Africa, that you can watch on Netflix during your spare time:

1. Queen of Katwe (Uganda-Drama)

Based on a true story, Queen of Katwe is about a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. With the support of her family and community, is instilled with a huge determination to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

“Directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) from a screenplay by William Wheeler (The Hoax) based on the book by Tim Crothers, Queen of Katwe is produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher (The Darjeeling Limited) and John Carls (Where the Wild Things Are) with Will Weiske and Troy Buder serving as executive producers.”

“The film stars Golden Globe® nominee David Oyelowo (Selma), Oscar® winner and Tony Award® nominee Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) and newcomer Madina Nalwanga.”

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2. The African Doctor (Congo-Comedy/Drama)

 

The African Doctor is about a Congolese doctor, Seyolo Zantoko, who as a freshly graduate from a French medical school, struggles with his family to integrate in a small rural French village. He ends up being considered as one of the most respected doctors in the area.

The movie is based on the life of the father of the musician Kamini, co-written by Kamini and directed by Julien Rambaldi. It stars Marc Zinga and Aïssa Maïga.

 

 

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 3.He Even Has Your Eyes (France-Comedy)

Directed by Martinique film director Lucien Jean-Baptiste, and staring Senegalese Aïssa Maïga, He even has your eyes, is the story of a French couple of Senegalese and Martinique origins who are offered a white baby for adoption.

Synopsis: “In their mid-30s, Paul and Sali are happily married and the proud new owners of their own florist’s store. The only cloud on their horizon is the long wait to adopt a child. Sali’s Senegalese parents, Mamita and Ousmane, even have a name ready for their future grandson: Lamine. Just when the couple had given up hope, the adoption agency calls with good news, despite the curious opposition of the infant’s case worker, Mrs. Millet, they have a baby boy for Paul and Sali! Their best friends, legal eagle Prune and stoner Manu, rally to make sure the house is ready, so the adoption will be approved. Paul and Sali’s new baby is six months old, he’s beautiful, he’s called Benjamin, he has lovely blue eyes… And he’s white!” (Unifrance.org)

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4. The wedding Party (Nigeria-Comedy/Drama)

Directed by Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, The Wedding Party follows the shenanigans that go on during the planning of a wedding in Nigeria.

Dunni, a 24 year old art gallery owner is about to marry the love of her life, IT entrepreneur Dozie. “Between the funny behaviour of some ‘village’ guests, Dunni’s uncertainty about her new husband’s faithfulness,  we begin to wonder if the wedding will actually take place.

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