The largest film industry in Africa is the Nigerian cinema, better known as Nollywood. Having grossed revenue of NGN1.72 trillion (US$10 billion) in 2013, it is rated the third most valuable film industry in the world, behind India and the United States. In terms of the number of annual film productions, it also ranks second, […]
HEAR WORD! will from April 15 to 17, commence its journey to Harvard University in Massachusetts, before heading to Frascati Theatre in Amsterdam on April 30 and May 1, and then back to Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on May 6. HEAR WORD!, directed by Ifeoma Fafunwa is an exhilarating piece of performance art that combines […]
Read More… from HEAR WORD! JOURNEYS TO HARVARD AND AMSTERDAM
Omenka, Africa’s premium magazine on art, business and culture from the continent, scores another first this March with the first of two special issues devoted to Nollywood! This ‘Film Issue’ traces the trajectory of this global phenomenon, including its beginnings, challenges of funding and the scourge of piracy. Also featured are the iconic figures and […]