Hooray Nollywood - Nigeria

August 2005
It's the world's third largest film industry churning out more than 500 movies a year. What's the secret behind the Nigerian film industry's success?

"We have the talent, we have good directors, good artists. The whole world is embracing our film," explains one producer. But Nollywood's booming DVD industry is based to a large extent on the city's crime wave. Rather than face the mean streets of Lagos, people prefer to watch Nollywood DVDs in the safety of their own homes

Produced by ABC Australia
Distributed by Journeyman Pictures

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[uriems2020]

this commentor is very wrong.... people did not stop going to the cinemas because of fear of being attacked. pls get ur facts right!

[FluffTheArtist]

I say Amen, and Amen! I'm African-American, but I love all my brother and sisters. It does my heart good, to see my family-members in Nigeria, taking destiny into their hands, and making stories about their lives, by their own people!

God Bless Nigeria.

God Bless Nollywood!

May it always STAY positive, and represent the true black experience.

[blackfeatherarchery]

@Race4Holiness ...I watch nollywood but it would never take over hollywood.

[SuperQueenofAfrica]

@Race4Holiness now this is what we want to hear.. makes a change i can tell you .. lol!

[shoneils]

nigeria is a country where a small idea can turn you into a millionaire. tell ya

[EgorEfiok]

i like.

[RUDBOY2able]

OMG.PAUSE AT 08:40 LOL

[gold9ja]

GO NOLLYWOOD

[Race4Holiness]

As a Black American I bought some "Nollywood" DVDs in Oklahoma City. I enjoyed them all! One video was a Christian video about evil vs good. It was one of the best videos I've ever seen in over 30 years! I'm very proud of Nigerian film makers. It's only a matter of time before Nigeria overtakes Hollywood. Plus the religious videos of Nollywood really emphasize the truth about the evil spiritual world. Many Americans have been fooled to not even believe in Satan anymore! God bless Nigeria!!!

[lindylou089]

@ceXhc ton of what conflict???? what are the names of the country fighting?!! i think your mistaken africa for a different continent. i don't remember the last time i heard on the news that theres war or conflict going on in africa.

[ceXhc]

@lindylou089 Aren't there a ton of armed conflicts in Africa right now?