Hijack '93 Makes Global Waves as Fourth Nollywood Hit of 2024 on Netflix Charts [Video]

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The thrilling Nigerian series Hijack '93 has achieved an impressive milestone, becoming the fourth Nollywood title of 2024 to secure a spot on Netflix's global charts.

Following the successful releases of House of Ga’a, Òlòtūré: The Journey: Season 1, and Tokunbo, Hijack '93 joins an elite lineup of Nigerian productions making international waves this year.

Produced by the powerhouse Play Network Studios, Hijack '93 also reinforces Play Network’s reputation for bringing captivating African stories to global audiences. The studio’s past hits include Glamour Girls (2022) and Blood Vessel (2023), making Hijack '93 their third production to achieve worldwide acclaim on Netflix.

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Hijack '93 is now the 4th Nollywood title(TV show/film) of 2024 to make it onto Netflix’s global charts, joining House of Ga’a, Òlòtūré: The Journey: Season 1, and Tokunbo.

This also marks Play Network’s third global hit, following Glamour Girls (2022) and Blood Vessel (2023). https://t.co/9FXnu6rrfr

— Nigerian Box Office (@NGAboxoffice) October 31, 2024

With Nollywood titles gaining more traction internationally, 2024 is proving to be a landmark year for Nigerian cinema and television, setting the stage for even more culturally rich stories to reach a global viewership.

Hijack '93 is a Nigerian Netflix film based on a real-life plane hijacking incident in 1993. Directed by Kunle Afolayan, this political thriller dramatizes the events surrounding the hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight by four young Nigerian men protesting the political situation in the country.

At the time, Nigeria was under military rule, and the hijackers aimed to draw international attention to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as a pivotal moment in Nigeria's democratic history.

The film combines suspenseful action with social commentary, shedding light on the complexities of Nigerian politics in the '90s. It highlights the characters' motives and ethical struggles, showcasing Afolayan's knack for intertwining political themes with intense storytelling.

See the trailer below:

if there was any doubt that the hijackers meant business, Owiwi cleared it. #Hijack93 pic.twitter.com/8uBKEzBYZE

— Netflix Nigeria (@NetflixNaija) October 29, 2024

Source: BoxOffice

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