When you hear or see the word Nollywood, it’s sometimes times followed by a snarky comment or really funny joke. There are several ideas many Nigerians have about Nollywood that are in fact misconstrued and unfair if I may add. Nollywood is a thriving industry that was created by passion-driven individuals over sixty years ago. …
Contrary to popular belief, we’re actually not yet in the New Nollywood Era. We’re still on a train taking us there. Nollywood is evolving rapidly and it’s clear that the demand for more entertaining content that addresses a lot of issues is rising. In recent years, there’s been larger consumption of local content by international …
There are lots of aspiring filmmakers out there who have hundreds of short-film worthy ideas, but as we know, movie making in Nigeria is a capital intensive project. However, there are many ways you can still get your film off the ground without having to break your bank account. One thing about Gen Z members …
So many people have an idea of what America looks like despite never being there because of movies. You can tell what New York, California, or even Texas looks like, how they sound, and how they dress because of how they’ve been represented in Hollywood films. Of course, you will never really know till you …
There was a time when you could only gain access to Nollywood content by watching it on TV or through CDs and DVDs. Today, the availability of streaming platforms has made it easier to access content. Below are some platforms you can stream Nollywood content on. Netflix In 2014, Netflix streamed the first Nigerian film …
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The first feature film made in Nigeria was called Palaver. The film, produced by Geoffrey Barkas was released in 1926 and it was also the first film ever to feature local Nigerians as actors although it was panned as heavily racist. Nollywood is one of the largest film industries in the world. In terms of …
Netflix is really coming on strong for its African audience and we are loving it! While there are quite a number of Nollywood Movies that are somewhat demeaning and annoyingly just bland, a few others will actually get you stirred up and giddy about not just the actors but the story trying to be passed. …
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A lot has happened this year but what seems to stick to everyone’s mind is that this was the year a global pandemic caused the whole world to stop still. However, some positive things happened in the world of Nigerian filmmaking during the first half of this year and we’d like to refresh your memory …
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Netflix and Mo Abudu, an acclaimed Nigerian media producer and influencer, have entered into a groundbreaking multi-title partnership that will continue growing the company’s investment in Nigerian content.
Do you miss the feeling of buying popcorn and heading into the cinema to watch a movie on the big screen? Because Nollywood certainly does and it shows financially. Between January and March 2020, Nollywood has lost 30.65% in revenue because of the ongoing pandemic. This loss could threaten the future of cinema. With cinemas closed …
