Colonial mentality
HOW did corruption become a way of life in Nigeria? This question should be of the utmost importance to the Presidency and of course to the future minister of information whose role, if not for the “job for the boys syndrome” should have remained combined with that of the minister of culture (and by extension tourism). Nigeria’s national orientation, our inability to unanimously condemn wrongdoing, is perhaps our country’s greatest problem.
Nollywood Sexiest: Chigozie Atuanya, Yvonne Okoro go out as last 15 emerges
Now, the end to the quest is in sight as the last 15 contestants; 15 women and 15 women have emerged. It has been a journey fraught with intrigues, surprises and excitements.
I produce movies to sustain my acting career – Yomi Fabiyi
Nollywood actor and producer , Yomi Fabiyi whose marriage to a British lady became a hot issue last year is being alleged to be in the relationship for material benefits and not love , and now, the whole story seems to have taken another dimension. Yomi was nominated for awards in London as best actor and his movie, the best movie of the year 2011. He speaks with our reporter about his new movie ‘Father Moses’ , his life experience and other issues surrounding him . Enjoy
Nollywood set for showdown, as ANCOP petitions EFCC over Akpabio’s N50m largesse
The Nigerian movie industry otherwise known as Nollywood is poised for a showdown as the Association of Nollywood Core Producers,ANCOP, has petitioned EFCC and SFU over the N50 million largesse donated by Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State to support the industry.
How to reposition Nollywood for Nigeria’s cultural diplomacy
THE need to reposition the Nigerian movie industry known as Nollywood for it to be able to promote the nation’s cultural diplomacy, was the focus of the 4th Annual Public Lecture organized by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO).
Stakeholders set to reposition creative industries for growth
The creative sector has proven to be a viable contributor to the economic development of nations, especially with consideration to the immense export potentials of the sector. Nollywood (the Nigerian film industry) is recognised as the second largest film industry in the world and Nigerian music, after conquering Africa, is generating conversation and growing interest across the world.
