Inkblot Studios and Filmhouse Group Launch Kava, a Global Streaming Platform for Nollywood Content

Two of Nigeria’s biggest players in film and distribution, Inkblot Studios and Filmhouse Group, have teamed up to launch Kava, a new global streaming platform dedicated exclusively to Nollywood and African storytelling.

Scheduled to go live in August 2025, Kava will debut with a catalogue of over 30 premium Nollywood films and series, including exclusive post-theatrical releases and a growing library of curated African content. New titles will be added weekly, offering audiences around the world consistent access to diverse, high-quality storytelling from Nigeria and beyond.

Among the first slate of films on Kava are:

• Alakada: Bad and Boujee
• Owambe Thieves starring Zubby Michael, Odunlade Adekola, Sola Sobowale
• What About Us with Kunle Remi and Uzor Arukwe
• House Job featuring Erica Nlewedim

Looking ahead, Kava’s leadership has expressed plans to develop original content exclusive to the platform, aiming to provide opportunities for both rising and established creatives. The initiative arrives at a time when demand for African content continues to grow, particularly among global and diaspora audiences, while major platforms have scaled back local commissioning.

Kava is co-led by Chinaza Onuzo CEO, Inkblot Studios and Kene Okwuosa Group CEO, Filmhouse Group, who will serve as co-CEOs of the platform. Supporting them is a four-member executive team:

• Zulumoke Oyibo – Head of Content Development
• Ladun Awobokun – Head of Content Acquisition
• Damola Ademola – Head of Product
• Mojisola Oladapo – Head of PR & Marketing

Together, they’re building what is positioned to become the definitive destination for Nollywood content globally.

“Our vision with Kava is to redefine opportunity in Nollywood,” said Kene Okwuosa. “We’re building a platform that doesn’t just stream films – it fuels careers, drives innovation and connects African creativity to audiences around the world.”

Kava launches globally in August 2025.