Nollywood: The emergence of the Nigerian videofilm industry and its representation of Nigerian culture
Date of Award
2007
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Professional Communication (MSPC)
Department
School of Professional Studies
Chief Instructor
John Chetro-Szivos
Keywords
MSPC, Film studies, African literature, African history
Abstract
The emergence of Nigeria's film industry, which has evolved into video form also known as videofilm, is a vital cultural phenomenon. It is the third highest grossing film industry behind Hollywood in United States and Bollywood in India respectively. This research explores the concept that Nigerian movies are a representation of Nigerian culture and how Nigerian videofilmic practices illuminate religion, speech, and gender issues. It examines the reasons the Nigerian movie industry abandoned celluloid for videofilm and the conceptualization and adaptation of "Nollywood" as the name for the Nigerian movie industry.
Recommended Citation
Onuzulike, Uchenna, "Nollywood: The emergence of the Nigerian videofilm industry and its representation of Nigerian culture" (2007). School of Professional Studies. 20.
https://commons.clarku.edu/sps_masters_papers/20