Bolanle Austen-Peters‘ newest movie, “Home of Ga’a,” has made a big impression on Netflix, getting into the highest 10 rankings throughout varied nations as of July 26, 2024.
Set within the historical 18th century Yoruba historical past, “Home of Ga’a” tells the gripping story of a power-hungry political determine, Ga’a, who orchestrates a brutal betrayal throughout the Oyo Empire. This cultural phenomenon, with its fascinating storyline and stellar performances, has resonated deeply with audiences globally.
In response to Flix Patrol, a platform that gives video on demand charts and streaming rankings worldwide, “Home of Ga’a” has achieved notable success in a number of areas:
Regional Highlights
- Nigeria: The movie has clinched the primary spot, turning into a serious hit with large viewership and widespread acclaim.
- Guadeloupe: Rating second, the present has captivated audiences with its distinctive storytelling and cultural relevance.
- Kenya and Martinique: Each nations have positioned the present within the third place, reflecting its broad attraction throughout completely different cultures. In Dominican Republic it secured the fourth spot, for the Bahamas and Jamaica it ranked fifth. Additionally in Mauritius it achieved fourth place.
- General, “Home of Ga’a” holds a formidable common rating of 6 throughout all listed nations, indicating its sturdy international presence and constant viewer engagement.
Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters and co-produced with Joseph Umoibom, “Home of Ga’a” boasts an ensemble solid together with Femi Department, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Seun Akindele, Mike Afolarin, Jide Oyegbile, Teddy A, Bambam, Ibrahim Chatta, Adedimeji Lateef, William Benson, Femi Adebayo, Yemi Blaq, Juliana Olayode, Bimbo Manuel, Gbenga Titiloye, Kunle Coker, Dele Odule, Adeniyi Johnson, Gabriel Afolayan, and Stan Nze.
Context and Comparisons
“Home of Ga’a” follows the success of different movies by Bolanle Austen-Peters. Her biopic, “Funmilayo Ransom Kuti,” finished strong at the Nigerian box office with N157 million earlier than premiering on Amazon Prime. Moreover, productions like “Jagun Jagun,” launched a number of months again, have obtained widespread acceptance and excessive viewing numbers.
Indigenous Nollywood movies proceed to thrive each in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Odunlade Adekola’s “Lakatabu” has grossed over N150 million since its debut in cinemas. Earlier this yr, “Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds” and Kayode Kasum’s “Ajosepo” collectively grossed over N400 million on the field workplace.
Different films like Ijakumo the Born-Once more Stripper, Malaika, Battle on Buka Road amongst different Nollywood productions by field workplace queen, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham additionally present that the trade is on monitor to rake much more in income.
The success of “Home of Ga’a” highlights the rising international affect of Nollywood and the growing urge for food for culturally wealthy, partaking narratives within the streaming period.
