Nollywood Golden Age in Nigeria
Nollywood Golden Age (late 1950s – late 1980s) After Nigeria‘s independence in 1960, the cinema business rapidly expanded, with new cinema houses being established. However, there came a significant influx…
Nollywood Colonial era in Nigeria
Nollywood Colonial era (late 19th century – early 1960s) Colonial filmmakers started producing films for local audiences within Nigeria since the 1920s, mostly employing the mobile cinema as a means…
History of Nollywood in Nigeria
The history of Nollywood cinema in Nigeria dates back to as early as the history of film itself; notably in the late 19th century, with the use of peephole viewing…