Nollywood

History of Nollywood

100

When was Nollywood founded?

What happened in the 1990s

200

Why did they start making Nigerian movies?

To escape the bitter truth in their everyday lives

300

Who's the Nigerian author who is credited with starting it all? (HINT: WON THE NOBEL PRIZE AND WE READ A SHORT-STORY OF HIS IN CLASS)

Chinua Achebe

400

What are the five phases?

1. The Origin

2. Video Filming

3. The Emergence of Nollywood 

4. The Modern Nigerian Cinema 

5. At Present

500

What is the name of the book by Chinua Achebe which is credited with starting the Nigerian Film Industry? The book is about how to establish a film company from scratch. 

The Education Of A British-Protected Child

Nollywood other questions

100

What is Nollywood?

What is the Nigerian Film Industry?

200

How many movies does Nollywood produce each year?

2,500 movies

300

What are the 4 main eras?

• The Colonial Era

• The Golden Age Era

• The Video Film Era

• The Emerging New Nigerian Cinema

400

With how much (in percent) will the economy expand next year according to the African Development Bank?

About 7%

500

Name some of the Themes in Nigerian movies

• Poverty 

• Corruption 

• Religion 

• Prostitution 

• Violence against women and children.

• Romance 

• Cultism

• Love

• Relationship