formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The heavy humidity of Lagos is physically destroying the chaotic, hyper-literal Casio soundtracks of early Nigerian cinema. But as Mary Chiney argues, the global streaming algorithms that demand “chill vibes” from African music pose an equally insidious threat. Source: https://thequietus.com/opinion-and-essays/black-sky-thinking/nollywood-film-archive/
The project follows a successful London-based Nigerian man who enlists an Asian dancer to pose as his fiancé at a family anniversary celebration in Lagos. When the arrangement gives way to genuine feeling, both characters are forced to confront family … Continued
Today, Nollywood (a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood) is much larger, producing the second most movies globally after India. But financial constraints, inconsistent support systems and limited access to global markets remain, albeit in different forms — and the creative … Continued
Its said that the planned takeover of MultiChoice by French media giant Canal+ signals a major shift in the country’s television landscape. Source: https://guardian.ng/news/nigerias-film-tv-industry-contributes-over-6bn-yearly-say-arimoro/
The film village is designed to preserve and showcase African heritage, serving as a hub for epic productions and a cultural sanctuary for indigenous storytelling. Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/okiki-films-unveils-seven-acre-film-village-in-ibadan/