The Herd
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Lani Aisida is a Nigerian screenwriter and producer, often dubbed the "King of Web Series" for his influential role in shaping Nigeria's digital storytelling landscape. Born in...
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Nigeria
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Nov 17, 1984 (41)
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Lani Aisida is a Nigerian screenwriter and producer, often dubbed the "King of Web Series" for his influential role in shaping Nigeria's digital storytelling landscape. Born in Lagos in 1984, he initially pursued a career in accounting, earning a BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. However, his passion for storytelling led him to pivot into the creative industry. Aisida's breakthrough came with the web series Plus 234 in 2015, marking the start of a prolific career. He has since written and produced several notable projects, including Oga! Pastor, Phases, Rumour Has It, and Skinny Girl in Transit (Seasons 5 and 6). His screenplay for the film Just Not Married earned a nomination for Best Screenplay at the Best of Nollywood Awards and was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016. Currently, Aisida serves as Head of Content Development at Ndani TV Communications, where he continues to influence the Nigerian entertainment industry. He also founded African Stories Untold, a platform dedicated to showcasing diverse African narratives through short films and other media.
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The Herd
Oct 17, 2025
Netflix
Gosi travels to Ekiti for his best friend Derin’s wedding. Adamma, Gosi’s wife stays behind due to an illness but encourages Gosi to have a good time at the wedding. Gosi is driving the newlyweds back to the hotel when they are attacked by bandits posing as cattle herdsmen. Halil, the leader of the breakaway bandit group orders Anas his lieutenant, who has eyes on Derin to roundup the group as they vanish into the forest. Garba, the DSS officer in charge of the anti-kidnapping desk in Ekiti is called into the station from the hospital where his wife has just given birth to their first child.
Aug 29, 2025
Prime Video
When Odion, the reckless black sheep of the Ighalo family, discovers her twin sister Omon’s hidden ties to the drug underworld, her world spirals into chaos. Between a loan shark on her neck, family secrets that could shatter everything, and ruthless criminals circling closer, Odion must take on her sister’s identity to protect her dysfunctional family.
Nov 24, 2023
Netflix
Two friends suddenly became rich in unexpected ways. It seems too good to be true - Until they got entangled in a deadly money laundering scheme.
Feb 10, 2022
Netflix
While preparing for the most romantic day of the year, four hairdressers at a Lagos salon face wild dramas in their love lives and their families.