By Yinka Akanbi
Neflix has announced that House of Ga’a, a biopic on the life of the infamous Bashorun Ga’a, will begin streaming on the platform before the end of 2024.
Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, House of Ga’a is set in the 18th century when the real Bashorun Ga’a became so powerful he enthroned kings and dethroned them at will.
Director of Content, Netflix Sub-Saharan Africa, Dorothy Ghettuba, made the announcement on Wednesday at an International Women’s Day event tagged ‘Her Voice, Our Story’ organised by the streaming giant to celebrate leading female film producers, directors, actors and members of the Nigerian film community.
“We are happy to work with the female powerhouse in the creative industry and bring to life the awesome projects that reflect their stories and promote our culture,” she said.
While a release date for the film has not been announced yet, Austen-Peters had hinted at the project last year when it started filming.
“Back on SET! Something special is brewing! Thank God,” she posted on X.
The cast includes Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Dele Odule, Bimbo Manuel, Lateef Adedimeji, and Femi Adebayo. Others are Gabriel Afolayan, Jide ‘JBlaze’ Oyegbile, Seun Akindele, Yemi Blaq, Adeniyi Johnson, Muyiwa Ademola, Willam Benson, Gbenga Titiloye, and Kunle Coker.
