Opinion
THE $100 MILLION LAGOS FILM CITY AND ITS TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACTS ON NOLLYWOOD
Let’s throw our minds back to March 2021. Governor Sanwo-Olu had hinted at plans for a Film City in Lagos and secured 100...
HIGH HOPES FOR MAMI WATA AT THE 2024 OSCARS
This is going to be Nollywood’s third submission at the Oscars, CJ Obasi’s ‘Mamiwata’ for the 2024 The Academy Awards, otherwise known as...
WHY MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATION IN NOLLYWOOD FILMS IS IMPORTANT
Mental health representation in the context of this discourse refers to how mental health issues and persons with mental health challenges are portrayed...
NAVIGATING THE PATH TO STARDOM IN NOLLYWOOD: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
Nollywood, the second-largest film industry globally, has captured the hearts of audiences with its unique storytelling and vibrant cinematic experiences. For those aspiring...
STAINED GLASSES: EXPORTING POSITIVE STORIES FROM NOLLYWOOD
In a world where media and entertainment play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions and stereotypes about nations, it is crucial to consider...
MENTOR OR TOMENTOR? 5 PREVENTORS OF MENTORSHIP IN JAGUN JAGUN
I interacted with Jagun Jagun,the Warrior, a Nigerian epic movie owned by Femi Adebayo currently airing on Netflix, on multiple levels. I was...
GENDER EQUITY IN NOLLYWOOD: CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
In the kaleidoscope of cinematic brilliance that is Nollywood, one aspect that has been evolving and garnering increasing attention is gender equity. The...
HANNATU’S CREATIVE IDEAS: QED?
Hannatu Musa Musawa, Nigeria’s minister of culture, arts, and creative economy, is certainly a beautiful woman. However, there may be some people who...
COLLABORATION IN NOLLYWOOD’S PRODUCTION LANDSCAPE
Collaboration has emerged as a driving force behind Nollywood’s growth and global recognition. As Nollywood looks to expand its horizons and push boundaries,...
COPYRIGHT ENFORCEMENT & THE BATTLE AGAINST INFRINGEMENT IN NOLLYWOOD
There is an intricate thread that often goes unnoticed in the finely woven webs of Nollywood – the battle against copyright infringement. Nollywood,...