{"id":889823,"date":"2026-02-03T02:17:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/from-anikulapo-to-yoh-bestie-the-african-films-and-shows-were-excited-about-on-netflix-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T02:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:17:55","slug":"from-anikulapo-to-yoh-bestie-the-african-films-and-shows-were-excited-about-on-netflix-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/from-anikulapo-to-yoh-bestie-the-african-films-and-shows-were-excited-about-on-netflix-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"From An\u00edk\u00fal\u00e1p\u00f3 to Yoh! Bestie: The African Films and Shows We\u2019re Excited About on Netflix 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Grab your popcorn and clear your schedules, BNers! If you thought 2025 was a vibe, Netflix is making sure 2026 is an absolute cinematic feast. The streaming giant has just pulled back the curtain on its African slate, and between the gritty thrillers, steamy dramas, and the reality TV we all secretly live for, we are in for a very busy year.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">From the bustling streets of Lagos to the scenic views of Cape Town and the moody vibes of Accra, the continent is taking centre stage. Here is your ultimate guide to the African stories hitting your screens in 2026.<\/p>\n<h5 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Big Screen Magic: Must-Watch Films<\/b><\/h5>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/2024\/10\/anikulapo-season-2-new-cast\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">An\u00edk\u00fal\u00e1p\u00f3: Rise of the Spectre<\/b><\/a>\u201d (Season 2): The story kicks off with a thrilling escape from the underworld, where a dark transformation begins. A mysterious character, reborn with a sinister power to steal the life force of others, unleashes chaos that sends the Oyo Empire spiraling into turmoil. Prince Aderoju, the Alaafin\u2019s son, takes centre stage as he embarks on a daring mission to rescue his sister, Omowunmi, from Portuguese captors. Meanwhile, familiar faces like Akin and Arolake face their own trials, as Ogunjimi\u2019s return threatens their love and sets the stage for an epic showdown.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1081\">The stellar cast sees the return of <strong>Sola Sobowale<\/strong>, <strong>Bimbo<\/strong> <strong>Ademoye<\/strong>, and <strong>Lateef<\/strong> <strong>Adedimeji<\/strong>, while exciting new additions <strong>Antar<\/strong> <strong>Laniyan<\/strong>, <strong>Joke<\/strong> <strong>Muyiwa<\/strong>, <strong>Adebowale<\/strong> <strong>Adebayo<\/strong>, and <strong>Saidi<\/strong> <strong>Balogun<\/strong> bring fresh energy to the world of Oyo.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">\u201c<strong>Yoh! Bestie<\/strong>\u201c(South Africa): Following the festive chaos of \u201cYoh! Christmas,\u201d the universe is expanding with \u201cYoh! Bestie\u201d on 6 February 2026. <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"137\">Katlego Lebogang<\/b> returns as Thando, who finds herself in a bit of a pickle alongside her best friend Charles, played by <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"257\">Siya Sepotokele<\/b>. The two have to navigate a maze of unresolved feelings while preparing for a destination wedding in Knysna. It\u2019s the \u201cwill-they-won\u2019t-they\u201d drama we didn\u2019t know we needed.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">\u201c<strong>180<\/strong>\u201c(South Africa): If you\u2019re in the mood for something gritty, \u201c180\u201d is the one. This revenge-driven thriller stars <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"114\">Desmond Dube<\/b> as Zak, a reformed gangster who just wants a quiet life. However, one life-altering incident shatters his peace and sets him on a dark path of vengeance. The film features a stellar South African lineup, including <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"341\">Fana Mokoena<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"355\">Warren Masemola<\/b>, and <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"376\">Bongile Mantsai<\/b>, ensuring every scene is packed with intensity.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">\u201c<b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">TWO<\/b>\u201d (Ghana): Making history as a Ghanaian neo-noir debut, \u201cTWO\u201d is directed by <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"76\">Nana Kofi Asihene<\/b> and is set for a Summer 2026 release. The story follows Marcus, a man trying to trade his life of crime for a conservative life in a church, played with \u201csimmering tension\u201d by <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"270\">Gideon Boakye<\/b>. As he settles into marriage with Elara (<b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"325\">Dela Seade<\/b>), his past comes knocking in the form of his old mentor, Vic (<b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"398\">Senanu Gbedawor<\/b>). It\u2019s a deep dive into morality and the \u201cgrey areas\u201d of human nature.<\/p>\n<h5 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Shows We Can\u2019t Stop Talking About<\/b><\/h5>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">\u201c<b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Love Is Blind: South Africa<\/b>\u201d The pods are officially opening in Africa. This global phenomenon is getting its first African iteration in 2026. We\u2019ll watch as local singles try to find \u201cthe one\u201d through conversation alone, proving whether emotional connection can truly beat physical attraction. While the hosts are still under wraps, the anticipation for the drama, the proposals, and the \u201cI dos\u201d is already at an all-time high.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">\u201c<b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fatal Seduction<\/b>\u201d (Season 3): The heat is being turned up yet again. This steamy thriller returns with <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"100\">Kgomotso Christopher<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"125\">Prince Grootboom<\/b> continuing their tangled web of secrets. This season welcomes some massive new talent, including <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"239\">Thando Thabethe<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"259\">Hope Mbhele<\/b>, alongside <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"282\">Lorcia Cooper<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"300\">Kevin Smith<\/b>. If you thought the betrayal couldn\u2019t get deeper, think again.<\/p>\n<h5 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Little Global Flavour\u2026<\/b><\/h5>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Also mark your calendars for these global heavyweights:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bridgerton <\/b>(Season 4): Premiering in Cape Town on 26 January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tyler Perry\u2019s Joe\u2019s College Road Trip<\/b>: Coming exclusively on 13 February 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man<\/b>: The much-awaited return of Cillian Murphy\u2019s iconic Tommy Shelby.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p> BellaNaija.com<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellanaija.com\/2026\/01\/netflix-africa-2026-movie-slate\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grab your popcorn and clear your schedules, BNers! If you thought 2025 was a vibe, Netflix is making sure 2026 is an absolute cinematic feast. The streaming giant has just pulled back the curtain on its African slate, and between the gritty thrillers, steamy dramas, and the reality TV we all secretly live for, we<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":889824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[147902,102953],"tags":[147900,147901],"class_list":["post-889823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anikulapo","category-bestie","tag-anikulapo","tag-bestie"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/889823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=889823"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/889823\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/889824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=889823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=889823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=889823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}