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Orikinla (m)
How Nollywood Works
« on: July 24, 2006, 03:32 PM »

Please, this feature is a must read on Nollywood for those who want to have a better knowledge of what Nollywood is all about:
 Nollywood Confidential, Part Two
 http://www.journalismfellowships.org/stories/nigeria/nigeria_nollywood.htm

Please, may I advise you to read it first before commenting.


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neelsel (f)
Re: Nollywood Confidential, Part Two
« #1 on: July 24, 2006, 06:03 PM »

This was great. I must agree that the article has broadened my horizon in terms of understand the journey of Nollywood and Nigeria on a hold. Once again thanks for sharing.
Orikinla (m)
Re: Nollywood Confidential, Part Two
« #2 on: July 24, 2006, 09:27 PM »

Thanks for reading it too.
NSNA
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #3 on: July 25, 2006, 12:08 AM »

thanks for posting this @ Orikinla. Very informative. i've often wondered what Nigerian filmakers think of there movies, now i realise they are waiting for the first one.
gigitte (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #4 on: July 25, 2006, 02:32 AM »

the girl in the pic is very pretty  Grin
Oracle (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #5 on: July 25, 2006, 03:23 AM »

Quote from: gigitte on July 25, 2006, 02:32 AM
the girl in the pic is very pretty Grin
Ah Ah gigette, is that the first thing you saw?
you are supposed to read the feature not look at the girl
gigitte (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #6 on: July 25, 2006, 03:29 AM »

lol it caught my eye  Grin

but i did read the article

the censorship/hypocrisy spin was spot on!
Orikinla (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #7 on: July 25, 2006, 09:52 AM »

We can now see that the Yorubas laid the solid foundation for Nollywood as quoted below:
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KELANI: I must confess I have never seen "Living in Bondage." But it was certainly not the first successful Nigerian home video. Ken Nnebue made "Aje Ni Iya Mi" (My mother is a witch

dipotepede (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #8 on: July 25, 2006, 12:52 PM »

Great article.
zebudaya (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #9 on: July 25, 2006, 02:07 PM »

 
Quote from: Orikinla on July 25, 2006, 12:52 PM


We can now see that the Yorubas laid the solid foundation for Nollywood as quoted below:
Quote
KELANI: I must confess I have never seen "Living in Bondage." But it was certainly not the first successful Nigerian home video. Ken Nnebue made "Aje Ni Iya Mi" (My mother is a witch)

Ken Nnebue made "Aje Ni Iya Mi" (My mother is a witch)
spikedcylinder (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #10 on: July 25, 2006, 02:50 PM »

Was "Aje ni Iya mi" as successful as "Living in Bondage"?If it was,how come "Living in Bondage" gets all the credit all the time? Huh
soulpatrol (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #11 on: July 25, 2006, 04:58 PM »

very interesting article! i still believe we have aways to go though we've done well in making it as the 3rd largest film industry in the world, crappy movies or not. we're still going getting there  Cool
neelsel (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #12 on: July 25, 2006, 06:17 PM »

As we say in the islands "you have to creep before you walk" So creep Nollywood, for your walking days would soon be here. Congrats! you guys are doing a phenominal job,
Quote from: soulpatrol on July 25, 2006, 04:58 PM
very interesting article! i still believe we have aways to go though we've done well in making it as the 3rd largest film industry in the world, crappy movies or not. we're still going getting there Cool
bagoma (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #13 on: July 25, 2006, 08:28 PM »

Quote from: NSNA on July 25, 2006, 12:08 AM
thanks for posting this @ Orikinla. Very informative. i've often wondered what Nigerian filmakers think of there movies, now i realise they are waiting for the first one.
  Huh Huh Undecided Undecided Undecided
asscend
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #14 on: July 25, 2006, 09:00 PM »

3rd largest film industry in d world; wow that is BIGGGGGG. The giant of Africa is rising fast. If they can fight Piracy more vigorously and release films simultenously around d country, I'm sure it will be more lucrative for the producers. At the moment the pirates are having a field day. I'll consider investing in cinema shortly.
soulpatrol (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #15 on: July 25, 2006, 09:50 PM »

more power to naija!

no be wasa (play) that we are the 3rd largest film industry, upon all our industry. God loves us too. even hollywood with all their money and glamour aint perfect you know. i'm proud of our producers/directors,

now only if they can stop focusing on how to make quick money and put more thought into these movie, we'll be standing shoulder to shoulder with hollywood you know. arent nigerians already directing movies in hollywood? who said nigerians don't have brains?Huh  Tongue

soulpatrol (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #16 on: July 25, 2006, 09:51 PM »

i meant to say upon all our corruption,  Tongue
asscend
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #17 on: July 26, 2006, 02:21 AM »

Soul patrol nice words. It was poverty that made them think only about money but I think at some point they should begin to invest in the thing that has given them money in the first place. The actors have a major role to play here.  Nigerians should demand more and not settle for any thing that is produced on DVD.
soulpatrol (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #18 on: July 26, 2006, 02:08 PM »

testify! preach on preacher!!!  Grin
soccerchic (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #19 on: July 26, 2006, 03:54 PM »




 Thanks@Orikinla for the article. i must agree it was both informative and entertaining. It was just the sort of information I was looking for Grin

Message To Marketers:  I am going to sell your movies ooo. I have the face, body and brain so u better contact me now. I am your next Big thing Grin Grin
zebudaya (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #20 on: July 26, 2006, 11:04 PM »

Quote from: soccerchic on July 26, 2006, 03:54 PM


 Thanks@Orikinla for the article. i must agree it was both informative and entertaining. It was just the sort of information I was looking for Grin

Message To Marketers:  I am going to sell your movies ooo. I have the face, body and brain so u better contact me now. I am your next Big thing Grin Grin

soccerchic put up your pic so we can look at your face, and body and make our decisions.
soccerchic (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #21 on: July 27, 2006, 01:44 AM »

@Zub

Don't worry, am do just that Wink Are u a marketer? Grin
LoverBwoy (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #22 on: July 28, 2006, 09:43 PM »

soccerchic

oya i am a marketer Cool let me see what u got and please don't forget the booty shot too, top dollar Grin  Grin  Grin
zebudaya (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #23 on: July 28, 2006, 09:56 PM »

soccerchic my cousins are marketers, they have offices in surulere which is where all the actors and actresses come to secure roles so put your best pic up and remember  when it comes to clothing Less is more Wink
Idekeson (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #24 on: July 29, 2006, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: spikedcylinder on July 25, 2006, 02:50 PM
Was "Aje ni Iya mi" as successful as "Living in Bondage"?If it was,how come "Living in Bondage" gets all the credit all the time? Huh

Every issue in Nigeria always come down to a tribal tug-of-war.  "Living in Bondage" is inarguably the movie that changed the Nigeria movie industry to what it is today.  The "Aje" movie may have been successful, but the impact of "Living in Bondage" is unrivaled.
eveseh (f)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #25 on: July 29, 2006, 09:09 PM »

LOL funny $shit
Raymand (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #26 on: July 30, 2006, 12:14 AM »

Wicked oxymoron, you put Nollywood and Works in the same sentence  Grin
Seun (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #27 on: November 08, 2007, 11:25 AM »

Hehe.  It works for those who earn their livelihood from it.
powerofmap (m)
Re: How Nollywood Works
« #28 on: November 23, 2007, 01:01 AM »

@Orinkinla Cheesy wow thats great thanks for sharing.
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