SCHOOL IS IN SESSION AS NETFLIX DEBUTS NIGERIAN YOUNG ADULT SERIES “FAR FROM HOME”

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RMD, Funke Akindele, Mike Afolarin and Genoveva Umeh star in streamer’s first Nigerian Young Adult Show  Far_From_Home_S1_E4_00_31_25_00-1-1024x426

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, announced the launch date of its first Nigerian Young Adult show Far From Home. Produced in partnership with the renowned Inkblot Productions, the five-part series concluded principal photography earlier this year and is primed for a December 16, 2022 global premiere exclusively on Netflix.

Far From Home follows the story of Ishaya (Mike Afolarin), a charismatic teenager and talented artist from a poor family whose dreams suddenly appear within reach when a prestigious scholarship to the most exclusive school in the country catapults him into the affluent world of Nigeria’s elite. All the while a huge secret threatens Ishaya’s newfound status and, ultimately, his family’s safety.

Far From Home  blends an exciting ensemble of up-and-coming talents and established screen legends the likes of Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bolanle Ninalowo, Bucci Franklin, Bimbo Akintola, Linda Ejiofor, Chioma Akpotha, Femi Branch, Carol King and Ufuoma Mcdermott. Mike Afolarin, Elma Mbadiwe, Genoveva Umeh, Gbubemi Ejeye, Olumide Oworu and Natse Jemide are part of the vanguard of rising stars.

On the upcoming title release, the co-creator of Far From Home and founder of Inkblot Productions Chinaza Onuzo says: “We’re excited to be partnering with Netflix to create this special show on a global scale for and about young Nigerians. Working with such an amazing cast and crew to tell this unique story about making your way in the world and chasing your dreams no matter your status in life is such a privilege and honor.”

The acclaimed Nigerian scriptwriter Dami Elebe served as the series’ head writer, with Chinaza Onuzo, Erika Klopper, Zulumoke Oyibo and Damola Ademola as executive producers. Far From Home S1 E1 00 23 18 02 1024x426 1 Far From Home S1 E4 00 24 32 19 1024x426 1 Far From Home S1 E4 00 32 51 01 1024x426 1 Far From Home S1 E4 00 36 22 10 1024x426 1 FFH 102 Unit 01558 RT 1 1024x682 1 FFH 104 Unit 00218 RT 1 1024x682 1 FFH 104 Unit 00923 RT 1024x682 1 FFH 104 Unit 01294 RT 1024x682 1 Far From Home S1 E2 00 11 06 12 1024x426 1

Cast & Crew

Production Company: Inkblot Productions

Creators: Chinaza Onuzo & Dami Elebe

Executive Producers: Chinaza Onuzo, Erika Klopper, Zulumoke Oyibo, Damola Ademola

Directors: Catherine Stewart, Kayode Kasum, Kenneth Gyang

Head Writer: Dami Elebe

Writers: Dami Elebe, Nk’iru Njoku, Chiemeka Osuagwu, Jola Ayeye and Abosi Ogba.

Key Cast: Mike Afolarin, Elma Mbadiwe, Genoveva Umeh, Gbubemi Ejeye, Olumide Oworu, Natse Jemide, Ruby P. Okezie, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Raymond Umenze, Tomi Ojo, Moshood Fattah, Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bolanle Ninalowo, Bucci Franklin, Bimbo Akintola, Linda Ejiofor, Chioma Akpotha, Femi Branch, Carol King and Ufuoma Mcdermott.

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