Showing posts with label Omoni Oboli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Omoni Oboli. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Netflix Versus YouTube in Nollywood


Since the celebrated Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli's romantic comedy, " Love in Every Word" became a hit on YouTube, many bloggers, news reporters and rumour mongers have become experts on how much she has made so far smiling to the bank with hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

One of them even lied that she has earned more than US$800, 000!

Another one said she has earned US$100, 000!

Nigerians can lie for Africa! 

Omoni Oboli don cashout big! Her movie 'Love in Every Word' hit up 14 million views on YouTube in just 2 weeks, earning a whopping N150m! Looks like YouTube is the new sweet spot for Nollywood producers! Congratulations to her💯 #OmoniOboli #Nollywood #YouTube #Benuevibes
FACTS DON'T LIE

Recent Nielsen data showed YouTube made up nearly 10% of all television viewing in the U.S. last month. Netflix was lower, at 8.4%, albeit the highest for a subscription service. Streaming viewership hit a record overall share topping 40%.

“Netflix and YouTube are the clear leaders,” said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Netflix is focused on the rest of total TV time — about 80%, primarily linear and streaming — “that isn’t going either to us or ton."

How Much Does NETFLIX Pay?

Netflix doesn't pay directly for individual views. Instead, they typically pay for licensing fees for content, which can vary significantly. For example, a Nigerian filmmaker might receive a licensing fee between $10,000 and $90,000 for a film. This is not tied to the number of views, but rather to the overall agreement to stream the content on the platform.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
No Per-View Payments:
Unlike YouTube or other platforms, Netflix doesn't offer a revenue-sharing model based on individual views.
Licensing Fees:
Netflix pays upfront fees for the rights to stream content, and these fees are negotiated in advance.

The amount of money Netflix pays can vary widely depending on factors such as the content's perceived value, the bargaining power of the content creator, and the specific agreement.

Nigerian Filmmakers:
Some reports indicate that Netflix has offered lower fees to Nigerian filmmakers compared to those from other countries. For instance, one report states that Netflix offered $90,000 for Nollywood films, while planning to spend $500 million on films and series from Asia and Europe.

In summary, Netflix doesn't pay a specific amount per million views. Instead, they pay upfront licensing fees for the right to stream content, which are not tied to the number of viewers. 

How Much Does YOUTUBE Pay for Views

YouTube doesn't pay a fixed amount per million views. The actual earnings can vary greatly, but generally, a creator can expect to earn around $2,950 for 1 million views, or about $0.00295 per view. This is based on an average AdSense revenue, but several factors can influence the actual payout.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Factors affecting YouTube earnings:

Ad Revenue:
The main source of income for many YouTube creators is ad revenue, generated when viewers watch or click on ads within their videos.

Ad Rates:
The price advertisers pay for ads varies depending on several factors, including the audience's demographics, the type of ad, and the video's niche.

Niche and Category:
Content creators in certain niches, like real estate, may have higher RPMs (Revenue Per Mille, or per 1,000 views) than others, leading to potentially higher earnings.

Audience Demographics:
The demographics of a creator's audience can also affect their earnings. For example, videos with a high concentration of viewers in countries with strong economies might generate more revenue.

Other Income Streams:
In addition to AdSense revenue, creators can also earn money through sponsorships, merchandise sales, and other monetization methods.
Example:
A vlogging channel with a typical RPM of $1-$6 might earn between $1,000-$6,000 for 1 million views. A real estate channel with a higher RPM could potentially earn closer to $30,000 for the same number of views. 

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Through the Glass and The Figurine Raised the Bar in Nollywood



Stephanie Okereke’s romantic comedy, Through the Glass and Kunle Afolayan’s horror movie, The Figurine: (Araromire) raised the bar for movies in Nollywood movies in 2009.
These movies were accomplishments of young Nigerian directors who are not afraid to compete with the best in the world.

Through the Glass which was shot in America has made Stephanie a bankable filmmaker in Nollywood since the world premiere at the Pacific Design Center on Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA, on October 18th, 2008 in US and screenings in Nigeria.

Stephanie said her movie was a sort of autobiography, because she used it to express the trials of her own turbulent romance.

Garrett McKechnie who is Stephanie;s gambit plays Jeffery who is stuck with an unknown baby and he must find the mother before his life is completely ruined.

The Figurine: (Araromire) is Kunle Afolayan’s most daring movie since he stepped into the big shoes of his late father, Ade Love who was an accomplished Nigerian filmmaker in the 1970s and early 1980s.



The Figurine (Araromire) tells the melodramatic story of two buddies and their love for the same girl. Their lives take a dramatic turn when one of them discovers the accursed “Araromire”, a mysterious figurine in an abandoned shrine in a Nigerian village, which, according to legend bestows seven years of good luck, but they are ignorant of the next seven years of unforeseen circumstances. The movie has Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah and the filmmaker himself playing the lead roles of the two buddies with Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Tosin Sido, Omoni Oboli and Muraina Oyelami who did not disappoint in their challenging roles.

Using good professionals in the cast and crew made the productions of the two movies more accomplished than previous Nollywood movies.