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Respected Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has concluded the filming of the screen adaptation of Sefi Atta’s third novel ‘Swallow’ in Ibadan, Oyo State. The movie follows the story of a naive bank secretary, Tolani Ajao, who, after a series of career woes, considers her roommate’s offer to work as a drug mule in mid-1980s Lagos. However, Tolani faces a crisis of conscience, and as she questions her own morality in a repressive military regime, she finds herself flung into a journey of self-discovery. It will also be the first screenwriting credit for the Nigerian novelist, who co-wrote the screen adaptation with Afolayan. ....
By Modupeoluwa Adekanye 10 March 2021 | 11:34 am Netflix Partners With Kunle Afolayan To Produce An Adaptation Of Seffi Atta’s Swallow “There’s never been a greater time for us, where you have so many Nigerian stories being shown to the whole world!” – Kunle Afolayan, Nigeria’s leading director and producer. It’s been five years since Netflix launched in Nigeria. Since then, they have been able to add a wide variety of Nollywood films and series and build strong relationships with local creators like Kunle Afolayan. Since then, classics like The CEO, October 1, The Figurine, and, most recently, Citation, have been available on Netflix. Films that shine a light on Nigerian culture, history, fashion, music, food, and languages. ....