Inkblot Productions is kicking off 2025 with a major move: A Lagos Love Story is heading straight to Netflix, marking a new chapter for the Nollywood powerhouse. And at the heart of it is, Mike Afolarin, who is stepping into a romantic lead role that’s set to shake things up.
Naz Onuzo is back in the director’s chair for this one, with Inkblot Productions assembling a solid cast, including Jemima Osunde, Susan Pwajok, Uti Nwachukwu, Chimezie Imo, Uche Montana, Linda Ejiofor, and Kalu Ikeagwu. But what makes this even more significant? It’s Inkblot’s first post-Prime Video project, officially signaling the end of their three-year exclusive deal with the platform.
The film follows King Kator, a superstar navigating Lagos’ Afrobeats scene, offering a front-row seat to the intersection of music, art, and fashion. While Netflix hasn’t dropped a release date yet, anticipation is already building.
If you know Nollywood, you know Inkblot Productions doesn’t play when it comes to delivering big-screen magic. Founded in 2010 by Naz Onuzo, Zulumoke Oyibo, Damola Ademola, and Omotayo Adeola, they’ve been behind some of the highest-grossing Nigerian films, including The Wedding Party, The Set Up, Quam’s Money, and The Arbitration.
With A Lagos Love Story, they’re taking a different route—straight to streaming, skipping the box office altogether. A strategic move? Maybe. A game-changer? Absolutely.
If Far From Home put Mike Afolarin on the map, A Lagos Love Story is about to cement his place as one of Nollywood’s brightest stars. His breakout role as Ishaya Bello in Netflix’s Far From Home showed off his range—ambitious, street-smart, and effortlessly relatable.
Since then, he’s been stacking up solid performances in Soólè, Ajosepo, and Bolanle Austen-Peters’ House of Gaa. But stepping into the shoes of King Kator? That’s another level entirely. With Nollywood finally embracing the Afrobeats wave, Mike has the perfect platform to channel all that star power.
A Lagos Love Story is bringing romance, music, and Lagos city life straight to your screens. With an all-star cast and Netflix behind the distribution, this one is set to be a must-watch. The only question is—how soon can we press play?
Watch the official trailer below:
