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Africa’s film industry is taking centre stage on the global entertainment map, and Netflix has become a powerful platform driving that momentum. From deeply emotional dramas to gripping crime sagas and inspiring true-life stories, African storytellers are redefining global cinema with authenticity, creativity, and heart.
Here are 10 African titles currently topping Netflix viewership charts, with millions of hours watched across continents.
1. Tuiskoms (South Africa) — 45.3 Million Hours Watched
Netflix’s most-watched African series of 2025, Tuiskoms, is a South African drama created and written by Louis Pretorius and Albert Snyman. Produced by Infinity Films, the show premiered on September 20, 2024, and runs for seven episodes.
Set in a picturesque flower shop in the South African wilderness, the series follows two unlikely colleagues—played by Amalia Uys and Armand Aucamp—whose strained working relationship slowly blossoms into something deeper.
The production, however, carries a bittersweet note: actress Michelle Botes tragically passed away during post-production of the first season.
2. Unseen (South Africa) — 28.5 Million Hours Watched
Unseen is a riveting South African crime drama created by Travis Taute and Daryne Joshua. Released in 2023, the series is an adaptation of the Turkish hit Fatma (2021), and it tells the story of an unassuming woman whose desperate search for her missing husband pulls her into a dark underworld.
With its sharp storytelling and layered emotional performances, Unseen remains one of Netflix’s standout African thrillers.
3. Baby Farm (Nigeria) — 9.6 Million Hours Watched
One of Nigeria’s most powerful recent exports, Baby Farm is a hard-hitting limited series directed by Walter Taylaur and Kayode Kasum, and produced by Mo Abudu.
Released on March 21, 2025, the series exposes the dark and dangerous world of illegal baby trafficking.
It follows Adanna, a pregnant woman manipulated by a deceptive NGO led by Dr. Oliver Evans and Sister Barb, who exploit vulnerable women under the guise of charity. As a journalist and an outsider dig deeper, shocking truths unravel in this gripping tale of deceit, desperation, and redemption.
4. Kings of Johannesburg (South Africa) — 13.7 Million Hours Watched
This action-packed series centers on the Masire brothers, who rule Johannesburg’s criminal underworld. However, a haunting supernatural curse threatens to destroy their empire from within.
Kings of Johannesburg merges crime, family drama, and mythology, making it one of South Africa’s boldest and most visually ambitious productions to date.
5. Go (South Africa) — 8.9 Million Hours Watched
A story of second chances, Go follows a troubled young runner whose life changes when he earns a track scholarship. Yet, as he chases his dreams, his past lies threaten to catch up with him.
The series balances athletic ambition with emotional redemption, delivering a heartfelt message about integrity, perseverance, and truth.
6. Salvage Beauty (South Africa) — 8.9 Million Hours Watched
Revenge and glamour collide in Salvage Beauty, a drama about a mysterious woman who infiltrates a wealthy family that owns a global beauty empire. Beneath the surface lies a dark web of secrets, deceit, and betrayal.
The series captivates viewers with its mix of mystery, elegance, and power struggles within the world of luxury and legacy.
7. Fatal Seduction (South Africa) — 6.0 Million Hours Watched
In Fatal Seduction, a married woman embarks on a weekend getaway that spirals into a dangerous affair. Her passion soon turns into paranoia as she begins to question the truth about those closest to her.
This suspense-filled story explores betrayal, guilt, and the haunting cost of hidden desires.
8. Blood Legacy (South Africa) — 5.8 Million Hours Watched
Blood Legacy tells the story of Khanyi Adesina, who returns home after years of estrangement to rescue her family’s collapsing business empire, now plagued by corruption and greed.
The drama skillfully examines loyalty, power, and the price of wealth in a morally complex world.
9. Blood & Water (South Africa) — 3.3 Million Hours Watched
A Netflix favourite since its debut, Blood & Water follows a Cape Town teenager determined to uncover the truth about her sister, who she suspects was kidnapped at birth.
Filled with suspense, teenage angst, and social intrigue, the series continues to attract both African and international audiences.
10. Blood Sisters (Nigeria) — 2.0 Million Hours Watched
Nigeria’s Blood Sisters is a gripping thriller about two best friends, Sarah and Kemi, whose lives spiral out of control after a wealthy groom mysteriously disappears during his engagement party.
As they go on the run, secrets unfold, testing their loyalty and morality in this high-stakes Nollywood hit.
Africa’s Global Rise in Storytelling
From South Africa’s cinematic mastery to Nigeria’s emotional storytelling, these titles highlight the growing influence of African filmmakers on Netflix. Each project not only entertains but also reflects the continent’s depth—its struggles, hopes, and triumphs—proving that African stories are not just local tales, but global experiences.
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