Africa: 'Lionheart' Is Netflix's First African Film

For the first time in Netflix history, the streaming service has climbed on board to produce the new Nigerian flick 'Lionheart'.

Starring Genevieve Nnaji who takes on the role of both director and protagonist, the film tackles power, family, rivalry and business in the bustling city of Enugu in south-eastern Nigeria.

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