Nollywood, Nigeria’s dynamic film scene, is on a mission to conquer the global stage, just like Afrobeats music.
Currently, the world’s third-largest film producer, Nollywood has been a cornerstone of African culture since its humble beginnings in the early 90s. Initially producing budget-friendly films for local audiences, the industry has evolved, creating high-quality stories that resonate internationally. With major platforms like Netflix and Amazon taking notice, Nollywood is poised to become a worldwide sensation.
Nollywood wants to be as big as Afrobeats. It’s not just about making movies anymore; Nollywood wants to share Nigerian stories with the whole world. Toyosi Etim-Effiong, a big name in Nollywood, says it’s time for the world to see their movies.
Afrobeats stars like Burna Boy are famous everywhere. Nollywood wants to be like that. Etim-Effiong has taken Nollywood stars to big events like the Essence Film Festival to show the world what they can do. She says there should be more work between the music and movie industries.
Nollywood wants to make movies that people all over the world will love. They want to share Nigerian culture with everyone.
The festival was a big deal for Nollywood. It helped them show the world what they can do and talk about how to make Nollywood even better. Toyosi Etim-Effiong said it’s important to tell Nigerian and African stories in a real way. She wants to bring Nollywood to the world and show everyone how similar we all are.
Famous Nollywood stars like Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and new faces like Simisola Gbadamosi talked about how movies can bring people together.
