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The Studios Behind Africa's Streaming Boom

Wanjiru Kariuki
Wanjiru Kariuki
June 29, 2026 · 5 min read
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Independent production studios are supplying a growing share of what the continent watches.

As global streamers compete for African audiences, independent studios are increasingly supplying the content itself.

The shift is putting more creative and financial control back in local hands.

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