Tag: Nigeria Cinema

Nollywood’s Coming of Age: How True Stories Signal Cinema’s Maturation

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For decades, critics and audiences alike have watched Nollywood with a mixture of affection and frustration. We celebrated its energy and creativity while lamenting its technical limitations and sometimes superficial storytelling. However, a significant shift has occurred in recent years—one that signals not just growth, but genuine maturation. This evolution is most clearly visible in […]

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At the Height of Nollywood, Funke Akindele Proved that Evolution is the Key to Longevity

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Funke Akindele’s career evolution is one of Nollywood’s most powerful success stories. From her early days on television to becoming the industry’s box office queen, Akindele has shown that adaptability and reinvention are the true keys to longevity in Nigeria’s ever-changing film industry. I remember vividly watching her breakout film Jenifa. One particular scene stood […]

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