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Netflix Elevates Nne Ebong to VP of Studio Scripted Series; Kaye-Ann Williams Joins Netflix Africa as Director of Scripted Content

Netflix Elevates Nne Ebong to VP of Studio Scripted Series; Kaye-Ann Williams Joins Netflix Africa as Director of Scripted Content
Nne Ebong, Kaye-Ann Williams

Netflix is making major leadership moves, with Nne Ebong stepping into an expanded role overseeing studio scripted series and former Amazon executive Kaye-Ann Williams joining Netflix Africa as Director of Scripted Content.

Ebong, who has been leading Netflix’s studio team as VP of Overall Deals, has been promoted to VP of Studio Scripted Series. In her new role, she will oversee the development of all in-house scripted series and franchise projects, including those based on Netflix-owned intellectual property such as the Roald Dahl catalog. She will continue reporting to Jinny Howe, Netflix’s VP of Drama Series.

Before joining Netflix in 2020, Ebong served as Creative Lead at the independent studio wiip. She also spent over a decade at ABC Studios, rising to SVP of Drama Development, where she played a key role in developing high-profile series for the network.

Meanwhile, in a significant reshuffle of Netflix Africa’s content division, Williams has been tapped to lead scripted programming across film and television. Stepping into the newly created role of Director of Scripted Content, she will focus on expanding Netflix’s slate of African originals, working closely with local creators to develop new series and films.

Williams, who will report to Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of Middle East & Africa Content, brings a wealth of experience in global and African storytelling. She most recently served as Head of Content at Primedia Studios, the company behind The Traitors South Africa. Prior to that, she led scripted series and movies at Prime Video/Amazon Studios, where she played a pivotal role in shaping South African content strategy.

Williams’ appointment follows the departure of Tendeka Matatu, who spent three years as Netflix Africa’s Director of Local Language Films. While Matatu’s next move remains undisclosed, his tenure included developing projects such as Heart of the Hunter and Kandasamys: The Baby.

“I’m delighted to welcome Kaye-Ann to the team as we strengthen our long-term commitment to African storytelling,” said Amadasun. “Her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to deliver compelling stories from Africa and nurture our creative partnerships.”

Williams’ arrival comes amid industry speculation regarding Netflix’s long-term investment in Africa, especially following Amazon’s decision to scale back its funding and staff on the continent last year. However, Netflix has pushed back against those concerns, emphasizing its continued commitment to African storytelling, with Williams’ appointment being a key part of that strategy.

Since launching its first African original Queen Sono in 2020, Netflix has steadily expanded its regional slate, striking partnerships with filmmakers like Silverton Siege’s Mandla Dube and Kandasamys creator Jayan Moodley. At MIP Africa in Cape Town last year, Amadasun unveiled a lineup of new projects, including a Blood Legacy series from Blood & Water producer Gambit Films and the reality show Love Never Lies: South Africa.

These leadership changes come at a high point for Netflix, which recently announced record-breaking subscriber growth, adding nearly 19 million subscribers in Q4. With Ebong spearheading Netflix’s studio scripted strategy and Williams shaping the future of African originals, the company is doubling down on its commitment to global storytelling.

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