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Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Ikonz(m): 7:02pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
I don tire for today oh, which kind scarcity of front page topics wey dey happen today na? I don refresh nairaland tire! 1 Like |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by superstar1(m): 7:03pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
basilo101: So because they started, it is now solely theirs. They should give it igbowood then or biafrawood. Nollywood is the exclusive film industry of all Nigerian films, whether in kanuri or itsekiri or anango or idoma. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by 500GP: 7:03pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
superstar1: YOU'RE RIGHT. WHICH MEANS NOLLYWOOD IS NOT OWNED BY IBO BUT EVERY TRIBE IN NIGERIA |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Tobetoe(m): 7:07pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
I didnt play by favouritism on dis thread, buh u guys ar bringing it in . .d simpliest definition of litracy is when one knows how to read,write speak and d minor one is listening . .food for thought . .is there any illitrate Englishman in d world,yeah i bet u there ar,and now an Englishman who knows how to read,write and speak only English lang. VERSUS a YorubaMAN who knows how to read,write and speak yoruba only.. Who do u think would easily read, and pronunce each others lang. . (i will go wit d yoruabaman) |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by victorazy(m): 7:07pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
superstar1: Igbowood I luv this country, dey no dull |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by oceania100(m): 7:09pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Please help educate them. pazienza: |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by superstar1(m): 7:09pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
The enhanced production and content quality of Nigerian films indicate the growing professionalism in Nollywood (the Nigerian movie sector) with the industry making an average of N1.72 billion ($100, 000) in 2013 analysts say. In the last five years, the industry has been growing in terms of quality. Little wonder it has been rated the third most valuable movie industry in the world, behind Hollywood and Bollywood. The development has also impacted on returns. Just as it has ranked third globally in terms of quality of production, it has grossed revenues that placed it third in the world. Robert Orya, managing director, Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), says Nollywood ranks third globally in revenue. According to him, the revenue the film industry has generated in the last three years is between $300 million and $800 million. “The global film and entertainment industry generated about $90.6 billion revenue in 2010,” Orya explains, saying “the revenue increased to $102.7 billion in 2012. Most of these revenue streams are from theatrical distribution. North America contributed the largest market share of about 40 percent. Europe, Middle East and Africa accounted for 24 percent, Latin America 20 percent, and Asia Pacific made only 3 percent contribution.” Victor Okhai, film maker, says a new crop of film makers began to bring professionalism into the industry in the past few years, which explains the improvement in the quality of films produced lately. Those who fall into this group include Tunde Kelani with movies like ‘Thunderbolt’ (‘Magun’), Tade Ogidan with ‘Dangerous Twins,’ Richard Mofe Damijo’s ‘Out of Bounds,’ Ego Boyo with ‘30 Days,’ the Amstel Malta Box Office series. “It is expected that the quality of films will improve,” says Okhai. “We are at a stage where we can no longer play the mediocre. We have discovered that when we attend film festivals, we realised that nobody pays attention to Nollywood films. They look at the industry with disdain at these film festivals. Then local film makers came back home to do some serious work. Many film makers are challenged by what they see at film festivals,” he says. The year 2013 witnessed the birth of the most expensive film in Nollywood, “Half of a Yellow Sun,” which cost about N1.27 billion ($8m) to make. The movie, an adaptation of Chimanmanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel, “Half of a Yellow Sun,” was shot at Tinapa Film Studio, Cross River State, and in the United Kingdom. Before ‘Half of a Yellow Sun,’ ‘Tango with Me’ produced by Mahmoud Ali-Balogun, ranked the most expensive film. Shot with the latest Kodak 35mm camera, ‘Tango with Me’ costs over N50 million to make, says Ali-Balogun. In a bid to make a difference in an industry populated by poorly produced films, Balogun travelled to Bulgaria to master film technology. The end product of the trip was an outstanding film that ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ has rivalled. Industry analysts say the return of the cinemas has offered a veritable platform for film makers to escape the open market that has been largely taken over by pirates. By first showing their movies at the cinemas, film producers are assured of getting returns on their investments. But Okhai observes that this will not be possible with bad production quality. “Cinemas cannot project poor quality films,” explains Okhai, as “your flaws as a film producer are blown in proportion to the size of the screen. Film makers in the Diaspora are returning home to show how good films are made abroad. Their films are changing the way local film producers are making films.” Truly, not a few well-produced films have been commercially successful at the cinemas. In 2013, ‘The Meeting’ produced by Mildred Okwo and Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’ also recorded huge commercial success. In 2009 for instance, Stephanie Okereke’s movie, ‘Through the Glass,’ premiered at the cinemas making over N10 million. This was followed by Kunle Afolayan’s ‘The Figurine’ becoming the first local film to make over N30 million in the cinemas. Chineze Anyaene’s film, ‘Ije,’ also recorded tremendous success at the cinemas, making over N57 million and viewed by an estimated 14,000 people. In 2010, ‘Ije’ was reputed to be Nigeria’s highest selling movie in the cinemas, returning to the cinemas three times that year. Its success was next to Hollywood’s ‘Avatar.’ ‘Anchor Baby’ produced by Lonzo Nzekwe also made over N17 million. In a report, the United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) stated that the Nigerian film industry produces more than 2,400 films per year. This figure places Nollywood ahead of the United State’s Hollywood and behind India’s Bollywood. However, a CNN 2013 report shows that Nollywood is worth US$250 million producing 200 home videos monthly. The commercial viability of the film industry prompted President Goodluck Jonathan to make available an additional sum of N3billion as grant to the film industry. The grant is to be supervised by the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo -Iweala and Minister of culture, tourism and national orientation, Edem Duke. The grant tagged “Project Nollywood” was commissioned in the first week of April. In addition, the Akwa-Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio donated the sum of 50 million naira to the industry as the President’s award for creativity. However, industry practitioners say the prospect for Nollywood is huge in 2014 if government can adequately curb piracy that has been plaguing it for more than twenty years. “The issue of piracy and infrastructure,” says Amaka Igwe, filmmaker, “which the President promised to look into must be taken seriously for Nollywood to thrive. We cannot afford to continue with this trend at all. We must be able to get return on our investments as practitioners in the industry.” |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by ModupeJ(f): 7:14pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Who's talking about ibibio here?? harrdest lang if yu ask me.. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Luvlydevin(m): 7:16pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
I must confess hausa is the easiest language in the world, I travelled to the north and within 3 weeks and 4 days I don day coordinate all the abokis way day my area, yoruba should be the second because the language sweet for mouth wella, if you ask me I will tell you that the hardest language in Nigeria is beni, kai my language hard finish even some indigens no fit speak some kind beni self , and I give the funniest language to beni as well if you can speak beni very well you will understand what am talking about, mind you am from Benin, and I speak hausa, a little yoruba, Arab, Italian, and Spanish, igbo another hard language |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Nobody: 7:24pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Ikonz: I don tire for today oh, which kind scarcity of front page topics wey dey happen today na?ah swear no b only u o |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by cashkid18(m): 7:26pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
superstar1:if u cant accept d fact dt nollywood was started n owned by d igbos,u shud then go n die that we decided to name it nollywood instead of biafrawood or igbowood was due to one nig n to to mak other tribes to feel wanted bt we knw who owns n controls d industry., Mayb wen naija divides it wil b changed to biafrawood |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by SHAAWA: 7:27pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
tintingz: Yoruba language is sweet, easy to learn and understand Before Nko? why musicians no go sing in Yoruba? Na dem de party pass. All na marketing strategy. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by pazienza(m): 7:28pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
superstar1: This attache by force,is not good for your health. With all due respect,when people say Nollywood,what they mean is the Nigerian movies where the kings are Igwes/Ezes and obis, Where the traditional marriage ceremonies are similar to what we all saw in flavour's Ada ada. If yorubas now want to share in the glory of Igbowood aka nollywood,they should learn to tell their yoruba stories in a language the world understands. Nobody outside yorubaland watches yorubawood. Using English ,igbos had packaged and sold igbo culture and happenings to the rest of world,so much that when other Africans thinks of Nigerian culture,they are unconciously thinking of Igbo culture. 1 Like |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by ufuosman(m): 7:30pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Urhobo |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by cashkid18(m): 7:31pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
pazienza:gbam..u hv said it all Haters shud go n die if they dont lik it dt way 1 Like |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Nobody: 7:33pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
cashkid18: if u cant accept d fact dt nollywood was started n owned by d igbos,u shud then go n diepls scroll up to see the names of movie producers making hi-tech films, they are from all tribes. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by steffans(m): 7:35pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
No update today on nairalands front page!!! |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by cashkid18(m): 7:37pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
TribalEAST: pls scroll up to see the names of movie producers making hi-tech films, they are from all tribes.most of them are igbos |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Nobody: 7:40pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
cashkid18: gbam..u hv said it allhe has said nada! |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Nobody: 7:41pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
cashkid18: most of them are igboswhy not all of them? 1 Like |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Divzfire: 7:46pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
well i am an igbo girl but i know that yoruba is the easiest language cause back then in school igbo girls who were in igbo class left and joint yoruba class and got higher grades but i also like yoruba and by the way if a yoruba girl should insult u, u will regret the day u were born |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Nobody: 7:51pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
steffans: No update today on nairalands front page!!!I tire. Maybe d mods re on strike |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by cashkid18(m): 7:55pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
TribalEAST: why not all of them?the oda one is yoruba movie producer dt produces movie for d yoruba movie industry |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by tintingz(m): 8:07pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
katty40: Yes @tintingy 20yrs jos north to be specific,y do u sound surprised?I'm surprised because 20yrs you don't understand nor can speak hausa? Maybe you don't communicate/interact much with the northerners or you don't have the intention to learn their language. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by Nobody: 8:12pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
cashkid18: the oda one is yoruba movie producer dt produces movie for d yoruba movie industrysharap! Its english movies they make. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by tintingz(m): 8:14pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
superstar1: How can Igbo be claiming nollywood. Another of their numerous greediness and covetous nature showing again.Well said. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by tintingz(m): 8:18pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
5.00GP:Where are the igbos claiming Nollywood your igbo movies was rated 1% Nollywood is not own by igbos but a Nigeria board of movies. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by itzlazzy(m): 8:21pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
TIV language |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by sholemania: 8:22pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
A Yoruba can talk 48hrs without bringing in an English word.. Tell an Igbo man to do the same! Una better act fast on ur language cos its going extinction 1 Like |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by tintingz(m): 8:23pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Kaysalas:LoL, I rated each dialect 100% its like a score. |
Re: Which Is The Easiest Nigerian Language To Learn? by yimsy: 8:24pm On Jan 05, 2014 |
Ibibio is the easiest language 2 learn followed by Hausa |
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