An honest look inside the brutal reality of a Nollywood scriptwriter – Discover why writing a book offers the creative control a script never will.
Category: Culture & Entertainment
Deep critiques, media analysis, and cultural commentary exploring Nollywood, global cinema, and the evolving landscape of modern arts.
Recounting Nollywood’s Journey for the Release of The Chaos Theory
Track the historical evolution of Nollywood from the 1960s to the upcoming release of The Chaos Theory. An analysis of the Oscars’ language barrier and African cinema.
Why Nollywood makes bad movies
Furthermore, the industry used to rest entirely in the hands of a few powerful gatekeepers. These executive producers tightly controlled distribution, funding, and who got a shot at fame. The wealth generated by filmmaking was never distributed evenly; it remained concentrated at the top while independent creators starved for opportunities.
A stagnant culture holds a devastating effect on people’s worldview
While Tradition can be stagnant as a set of beliefs and principles that guide the people, and thus, shouldn’t change. But when they interfere with a culture that has evolved, then such a tradition ought to be modified.