What is Nollywood and how did it develop?

The term ‘Nollywood’ was coined by the New York Times journalist Norimitsu Onishi in 2002 when he observed film-making activity in Lagos, Nigeria. This can mean creating movies in volatile and uncertain conditions, often with incredibly short turnaround times.

Who named Nollywood?

The origins of the term “Nollywood” are unclear but may lie with two separate articles from the New York Times, which appeared in print in 2002 and concern Nigerian filmmaking. In both articles, the authors—Matt Steinglass and Norimitsu Onishi—use the term to describe the country’s motion-picture industry.

Why is Nollywood called Nollywood?

Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times.

When did film start in Nigeria?

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 of exhibition; the earliest feature film made in Nigeria is 1926’s Palaver produced by Geoffrey Barkas.

What makes Nollywood special?

Nollywood is best understood as the process of filmmaking with minimal, and I mean minimal resources. Journalist, Onishi observed how the filmmakers there created movies under volatile and unpredictable circumstances, with near impossible production environments.

Is Bollywood bigger than Nollywood?

The Indian film industry is the world’s largest, with the American counterpart coming in third – behind Nigeria’s Nollywood.

Who produced the first Nollywood films?

Geoffrey Barkas
The earliest feature film made in Nigeria is 1926’s Palaver produced by Geoffrey Barkas; the film was also the first film ever to feature Nigerian actors in a speaking role….