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Although the Igbo language film Living in Bondage by Kenneth Nnebue was the first massive nationwide hit of the videotape era,[10] most Igbo film makers prefer to make their movies in English. This leads to the paradox where some of the most popular and beloved actors in Nollywood like Patience Ozokwor (Mama G), Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme (Aki and Pawpaw), Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), John Okafor (Mr. Ibru), Pete Edochie, Kanayo O. Kanayo are ethnically Igbo, but have mostly acted in English language movies. These actors occasionally sprinkle their movies with Igbo aphorisms and expressions (e.g. 'Chineke!', 'Tufiakwa!') but the vast majority of the dialogue is in English.
The Hausa-language cinema, also known informally as Kannywood, is also a sub-industry of Nollywood, mainly based in Kano. The cinema, which is the largest in Northern Nigeria, slowly evolved from the productions of RTV Kaduna and Radio Kaduna in the 1960s. Veterans like Dalhatu Bawa and Kasimu Yero pioneered drama productions that became popular with the Northern audience. The 1990s saw a dramatic change in the Northern Nigerian cinema, eager to attract more Hausa audience who find Bollywood movies more attractive, Kannywood; a cinematic synthesis of Indian and Hausa culture evolved and became extremely popular. Turmin Danya ("The Draw"), 1990, is usually cited as the first commercially successful Kannywood film. It was quickly followed by others like Gimbiya Fatima and Kiyarda Da Ni.[12] Sunusi Shehu of Tauraruwa Magazine created the term "Kannywood" in 1999 and it soon became the popular reference term for the industry. By 2012, over 2000 film companies were registered with the Kano State Filmmakers Association.[13]
Nollywood USA is a broad term, that is used to refer to Nigerian films made in the diaspora. Although they are popularly called Nollywood USA, these movies can be shot in any non-African country. These films are typically made by Nigerian filmmakers living in the diaspora and they are typically made for the Nigerian audience.[15][16] Like the "Nollywood" term, the definition of "Nollywood USA" is vague.
Nollywood USA movies typically tell Nigerian stories, and they usually star established Nollywood actors, alongside upcoming Nigerian/African actors living in the diaspora.[17][18] The movies usually have their premieres in Nigeria and they also sometimes secure national theatrical release like the regular Nollywood movies.[citation needed]
President of Actors Guild of Nigeria at the time, Ibinabo Fiberesima, admitted that Nollywood is more than 20, but gave what was considered an unconvincing statement on the reason behind the event, stating: "It's about celebrating our own even though Nollywood is more than 20 years. It's been long that people have been celebrating us but right now, we are celebrating ourselves and giving lots back to the society. It's a good step we have taken especially now that the qualities of our movies have improved".[9]
This study examines the modes of framing mental illness in the Yoruba genre of Nigerian movies. All Yoruba films on display in a convenient sample of movie rental shops in Ibadan (Nigeria) were sampled for content. Of the 103 films studied, 27 (26.2%) contained scenes depicting mental illness. Psychotic symptoms were the most commonly depicted, while effective treatments were mostly depicted as taking place in unorthodox settings. The most commonly depicted aetiology of mental illness was sorcery and enchantment by witches and wizards, as well as other supernatural forces. Scenes of mental illness are common in Nigerian movies and these depictions-though reflecting the popular explanatory models of Yoruba-speaking Nigerians about mental illness- may impede utilization of mental health care services and ongoing efforts to reduce psychiatry stigma in this region. Efforts to reduce stigma and improve service utilization should engage the film industry.
You may have lost hope in the Nigerian movie industry but the Nollywood industry has changed, and they are producing the best movies you can ever watch. These movies are an upgrade of the ones we watched in the 2000s and 2010s. We have better equipment and actors that bring good stories to life.
In this article, I will give you the list of the top 15 Nigerian movies to watch that will draw you closer to thinking widely about life, our choices, tackling background limitations, societal values, political manipulation, friendship and sacrifices, and even thoughts on adulting. You know, being an adult is no joke.
In the quest to make it into the music industry, an event took their lives unjustly. How did they fall victim to jungle justice? Dark October is one of the movies to watch to get a clearer view of what human lies, darkness, and heartlessness portray.
This is one of the movies to watch if you want to discover how Gen-Z survive through background limitations, career impossibility, and struggles. Financial struggles led a teen to manoeuvre his way into making a career break for himself, paving the way for success.
Palava is one of the lovable movies to watch in 2023. It tells the story of a high-life musician who lives between family, love for women, musical career, and scandals. Osage Idehen (Richard Mofe Damijo), revolves around a resurgence in his musical career after a fall. In the middle of the resurgence, his life and his family are turned upside down when a scandal is revealed on the eve of his 60th birthday party and signing a huge deal.
The society we live in has a place for women, their lives and what they become, but as it is, women are standing up to become more and breaking the limitations placed on them. This movie is one of the movies to watch as it portrays the lives of four women getting to navigate their lives (professional and personal) through their flaws yet becoming unbreakable as their friendship gave way to selflessness, family bond, sisterhood and making sacrifices.
Crime and Justice Lagos is one of the movies to watch and discover so much about the professional space, effectiveness and carelessness encountered by law enforcement officers, getting justice for the citizens and eradicating corruption. Each episode of this series picks a particular societal challenge and builds up a tactical solution.
This movie series showcases love and betrayal, trust and betrayal, sacrifice and human selfishness whilst building a career, changing the political selfishness and corruption played in our politics and society. This Nigerian series is one of the movies to watch as it takes you through what family and the bond they share means, breaking all odds to do the right thing and, at the same time, tackling greed and, sabotage, political manipulation from people we trust.
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It is election season in Nigeria, and movies are a great way to understand history, the polity, and the politicking that goes on to a certain extent, considering the stories highlight the nitty-gritty of the underground and surface-level activities in the political sphere.
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