Surprising Facts About Nollywood That You Didn't Know

There are several facts about the  Nigerian Film Industry, popularly referred to as Nollywood that the world knows nothing about. Through the medium of the reliable and latest entertainment news, we are going to bring out the little known inside stories about one of the most creative and fastest-growing movie industries. So, without delaying any further, let's get started. 

1. Approximately 28 years back, in the year 1992, Nollywood was formally launched with the release of Kenneth Nnebue's film, 'Living in Bondage'. Although this wasn't the first film to be made in Nigeria, 'Living in Bondage' is widely known as the movie that contributed to Nollywood's progression. It was filmed for a meagre amount of N150, 000 in an unbelievable timeline of 30 days. Also, the movie provided an opportunity for the Nigerians to watch an indigenous film because back then when most of the population was hooked onto the Bollywood, Korean and Hollywood movies to keep themselves entertained.

2. If the latest entertainment news cover stories are to be believed, smugglers who market Nollywood works unlawfully are wealthier than most movie producers, filmmakers and even the artists.  

Though it may sound both ridiculous and sad at the same time, it's harsh reality of Nollywood. Poor copyright distribution management and soft and undefined anti-piracy laws are the root cause of the problem, making one of the most artistic and creative industries of the world to suffer.  In Nigeria, the nexus is so substantial that it has long outgrown the petty crimes such as an individual peddling the CD copies and ducking off authorities by exploding exponentially into the digital realm. The government is trying hard to build potent laws to control this menace.

3. There is ample good news too. The Nigerian film fraternity themselves has taken up the initiative of the proliferation of Nollywood Film Schools and academies. Nearly all actors have one or the other movie academy which claims to support the community by preparing enthusiastic actors and actresses of the future.

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