July promises to be coated in entertainment and loads of fun with multiple highly anticipated premiering on streaming giant, Netflix, this month.
Anticipate explosive doses of drama and action in House of Ga’a when it hits Netflix on July 26. In this film, Bashorun Gaa recounts the rise and fall of a ruthless kingmaker who wielded deceit and voodoo to reign, only to be undone by his own blood.
Directed by the prolific Bolanle Austen-Peters, House of Ga’a is set in the 18th-century Oyo empire.
The historical drama stars an array of popular actors including Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Dele Odule, Bimbo Manuel, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, Gabriel Afolayan, Jide ‘JBlaze’ Oyegbile, Seun Akindele, Yemi Blaq, Adeniyi Johnson, Muyiwa Ademola, Willam Benson, Gbenga Titiloye, and Kunle Coker.
This is coming on the heels of Austen-Peter’s last movie on Netflix, Man of God, which won the Best Actress award at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) and was also nominated for the Best Director and Best Costume Designer awards.
Yet, House of Ga’a is only one of multiple titles set to thrill viewers. They can watch Sprint on the 2nd where Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world’s fastest humans.
On the 3rd comes Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, don’t miss the action as Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.
On the 10th riveting sports series, Receiver follows the 2023 season of NFL receivers Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson.
The next day, Vikings: Valhalla: Season 3 comes through. In this season, seven years have passed and Harald aspires to become King of Norway, Leif searches for the Golden Land while Freydis seeks a happy life for her people.
On the 12th, it’s all about Lobola Man. In this Series, Ace Ngubeni, a slick lobola negotiator, faces his toughest deal yet for a shy client — only to find the stakes are higher than cash.
Netflix doesn’t disappoint once again with comedy, as fans can expect a comedy special on the 16th titled Chad Daniels: Empty Nester.
The next day, T・P BON: Season 2, hits the platform. Here, Bon is now an official Time Patrol agent, continuing his extraordinary rescue missions through space-time while mentoring his new assistant, Yumiko.
On the 19th, Find Me Falling will be available for viewing. In this film, a rock star (Harry Connick Jr.) escapes to a cliffside home on a dreamy Mediterranean island, only to find his new life complicated by unwanted visitors — and an old flame, after a failed comeback album.
Fans of Elite will be happy to know that the eighth season of the series will be available for viewing on the 26th. In this season, Omar and Nadia reunite just as graduation nears for students at Las Encinas and one last mystery pushes friendships — and enemies — to the brink.
Kids are also part of the fun as The Dragon Prince: Season 6 premieres on the platform on the 26th, as well. Here, Callum and Rayla set out in search of a way to destroy Aaravos, while their friends face the elf’s insidious influence in both Xadia and Katolis.
Catch these and many more local titles currently streaming on the platform including Shina, Kesari, Postcards, Strained and Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story.
