"Drug Wars"
Quintus Studios announces a new Quintus Original digital-first documentary series, "Drug Wars" that takes a bold, observational approach, exploring drug hotspots worldwide to reveal the unvarnished realities of traffickers, their operations, and the high-stakes world they navigate.
The premiere episode, "Drug Wars: Inside Kano’s Underworld" (1x60’), has debuted on Quintus Studios’ AVOD channel Free Documentary. It investigates the complex and hazardous landscape of drug abuse and trafficking in Kano State, Northern Nigeria. In a region grappling with widespread substance abuse and significant socio-economic challenges, this documentary highlights the individuals driving the trade and examines the economic and societal forces fueling this dangerous enterprise. "Drug Wars: Inside Kano's Underworld" was written and produced by Christian Ahaiwe of A13 Films.
NEW BUSINESS MODEL
Quintus Originals is Quintus Studios’ innovative combined digital and linear TV production model which sees the business commission broadcast length and quality documentary content for its AVOD channel network and distribute the content globally to linear TV networks. Quintus Studios’ Free Documentary channel has over 5.2 million subscribers alone.
Executive producer is Adam Jacobs for Quintus Studios. He said: “This is the inside story of Kano’s drug problem as told by those who live it and try to prevent it. It’s another Quintus Original where the access was key to the narrative. Christian and the team managed to secure some eye opening interviews and footage”.