By ‘Nike Adebayo

Recently, I was asked to watch and review a Ghanaian movie titled “Single & Married”, and I was filled with regret after watching it. I had just wasted 1hr 45mins of my existence on a baseless, porn-filled movie. To say I was ashamed of every actor that took part in that movie would be an understatement. Have you seen any music videos of late? They are filled with naked women jumping up and down, degrading themselves and allowing themselves to be abused by men. Which way Africa?

Over the past decade, the African movie industry (Nollywood, Ghallywood and all the other woods) have grown tremendously. The change in storyline, level of talent and standard of production that is evident in most African movies is beyond commendation. With particular focus on Nollywood/Ghallywood movie, it is evident that producers are challenging themselves to do better while the actors are taking more time to learn about the characters they portray. Indeed, the African Entertainment Industry is taking the world by storm. However, with growth comes change and that change is not always a positive one.

Nudity, sex, porn and unexplained wealth have become the order of the day in Nollywood/Ghallywood movies. There is hardly any movie or music video that does not entail any of the aforementioned. African movies have drifted away from the slogan “less is more” and have made porn/nudity the means of selling movies and music videos. Decency has been left for the dogs and protruding cleavages, tattoos and skimpy clothing is now the “selling point.” Talent has taken a back seat to the ability to wear daisy dukes shorts and cat-walk down the red carpet.

The values, morals, traditions and standards that separate African movies from others are being torn down. Some movies and music videos are destroying the foundation upon which the industry was built. Why must we be like the westerners? Can’t we grow and become civilized without trading our dignity and substance? Let a porn movie be it and let a home video be it. A combination of both is misleading, degrading and unacceptable. What about are the young ones? What impression is Nollywood laying on their innocent minds? Gone are the days when you could enjoy a home video in the company of family members; you never know what shocking display of immorality will be displayed in the movie.

Another movie that accurately depicts this insanity is “My First Wife.” From the inception of the movie, I could tell it was made for the trash. One second I’m watching an “ok” movie, and the next second they are having blown out, uncensored sex! Say what? “Aint nobody got time for that.” Yoruba movies are no exception. Movies such as “Omo Gucci” and “Ija Ashawo” are just typical example of mismanagement of funds. Imagine Dangote investing is hard earned money is such rubbish? To begin to name names and compile a list of movies/producers that have fallen prey to these evil deeds will be an absolute waste of my time and yours.

But then I ask myself, who is to blame? Do we blame the producers of the movies who allow their funds to be used in such unimaginable ways? Or do we blame the actors and actresses who partake in acts? Maybe we should blame the social media/bloggers who give airtime to and celebrate these actors/actresses? We could even blame the system/politicians/organizations who constantly dash our “awards” to mediocre actors and actresses? Who do we blame?

Looking at the totality of the circumstance, I am forced to ask myself whether the African Entertainment Industry is indeed growing and evolving or rather regressing. The impact of this wrong is felt on the society. People are influenced by what they see. There is increase in rape, nudity and money rituals. Ladies are doing all they can to wear Brazilian hair while men have turned criminals just so they can drive a 2013 Rang Rover at age of 22. Hard work now takes too long; just show your boobs, look pretty and you are star. I’m saddened, my heart is broken. Which way Africa?

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I and one of my friend was discussing this topic today. The degradation of morals in our generation is getting worse each passing day. I mean,there are creative ways of depicting 'love-making' than showing or acting hardcore sex. And even our music videos are something that can and would easily influence our younger and upcoming generation. The NBC should take more cognizance of very offensive movies and ban or censor them before they hit the markets. Shalom

Lol...goes both ways.

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I am confused...OP is speaking with a forked tongue....one time the movies and actors are so good...beyond commendations....really challenging themselves to do better....the movies taking the world by storm.....then later questioning if the industry is moving forwrd or backwards. About a decade ago Nollywood movies did take take world by storm....even making news in mainstream prime time tv. That's when others loaded with cash but not a clue about the industry jumped on the wagon and from then on it was down hill. Nollywood has regressed...no doubt about that. About sex and unclothedness....if you going to do it...do it right or don't do it period. I am also dumfounded at the actors that would take part in these ehmmm.....childish, boring and disgusting sex scenes. I think Nollywood has been at the bottom of the gutter for along time but is slowy rising the past few years with the big screen productions...but hmmm....are those really Nollywood?

We can only talk but the truth is that there's nothing anyone can do about change. Be it good or bad

call it anything....i jst hate nollywood

Terrible Regression, a sad representation of sub-conscious neo-colonialism

i will be right back to comment after i read.

None..it's making money..

I am of two minds about this.

On the one hand, even at my age, I find a movie filled with too much[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_34_%28Internet_meme%29] rule 34[/url] like things uncomfortable.(Life is not all about following rule 34 to the letter).

On the other hand, movies are supposed to be a reflection of real life. And in real life, people do dirty things.

Oh well, if you do not want to watch it...switch the channel. Or set up a film making corporation that would make decent but imaginative films and series.

Nonsense post

Total REGRESSION , and this adds up to the moral decadence in the society.

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I will be back when I have something to say

Hmm

Question for the gods

wait

It's terrible and not only in the movies alone but also the lyrics of some of
our music hitting the airwaves
Indecency and vulgarity everywhere

I was so happy when I watched Aunty Joke Silver of Project Fame advising the upcoming artiste
to be mindful of there lyrics when writing there songs.
She advised them to shun the use of vulgar words in there music...

taiwoawoniyi: I and one of my friend was discussing this topic today. The degradation of morals in our generation is getting worse each passing day. I mean,there are creative ways of depicting 'love-making' than showing or acting hardcore sex. And even our music videos are something that can and would easily influence our younger and upcoming generation. The NBC should take more cognizance of very offensive movies and ban or censor them before they hit the markets. Shalom

I agree. Take the Bollywood for example. They are able to capture love, romance and promiscuity in their movies by just dialogues, songs and expressions. Some of the greatest love stories in the Indian Movie industry didn't have a shred of nudity, and hollywood classics like 'Gone with the wind' and 'Titanic' didn't have nudity(with the exception of the portrait scene with Jack and Rose), so I wonder why Nigerians now feel that if they don't kiss like it is going out of fashion, bounce around and hump on the bed and growl like beasts, they won't pass along the intended message.

Truth is what we see now in the entertainment industry is a mirror reflection of contemporary society. Virtue and morality have been thrown to the wild pigs. Let's face it, shameful as it is, sex sells.

It is not only regression but a serious sign of irresponsibility on the part of the agency responsible for sanitizing that industry.

The best way is to avoid those home videos before they corrupt and pollute the soul of your home - talking about married people with kids.

Runz Girls movie industry

It's the devil industry. So, what do you expect?

Make I book space first...I dey cum, I wan go shit

OLAplusONE: Total REGRESSION , and this adds up to the moral decadence in the society.

Spot on!

Nudi.ty is who we are. Gotta embrace it Any good student of history will know that semi nud.e highly sexu.al and ero.tic dance is an integral part of African culture. It's easy to jump into hasty conclusions and write them off as en evil import from the west, but that's contrary to evidence from our inconvenient but lived history, not the one we wish on ourselves. The smattering of evidence really shows that rhythmic semi n.ude women showing off their boot'ies has always been a part of sub saharan and middle-eastern culture. Whats say you

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Horayce: Nudity is part of our culture. It's who we are. Gotta embrace it

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