Yoruba films are a major segment of Nollywood, birthing stars such as Jide Kosoko and Funke Akindele, but films also exist in primarily Hausa, Igbo, and even smaller regional languages such as Efik and Tiv.ĭespite the widespread movie-watching tradition, there is not such an abundance of movie-goers. The wide tribal variance also means that a lot of non-English films are made and released every year, specifically targeted at a particular tribe. This large number may seem unsustainable, but Nigeria has a large population, majority of whom watch locally-made films religiously. According to the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Nigeria produced 2,599 films in 2021 and releases an average of 2,500 films every year. For years, the country’s film expanse was seen as being only second to the Indian film industry, Bollywood, in terms of sheer output. The Nigerian film industry, or Nollywood, has always been notable for being wildly prolific.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |