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Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by ninodaniel(m): 8:56am On Aug 25, 2017 |
Nedsnow:mpama u wan follow Igbo drag nollywood ni 1 Like |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by dane15: 8:59am On Aug 25, 2017 |
So three things I have learnt today: 1. Because of the argument here I had to do a little research and despite the arguments, one thing is certain we all agree that Nollywood ("Not Hollywood or "Nigerian Hollywood" is patterned after Hollywood). So we can apply Hollywood standards to determine what Nollywood is and what it is not. 2. From my understanding of Hollywood it comprises movies shown in Cinemas, Soap Operas negating the position of earlier posters and this means that if Nollywood is our own version of Hollywood, we cannot discount history by deleting the contributions of our heroes past in the industry wherever they may have come from (we are one Nigeria.) Infact when you google Nollywood, the first thing that you see on Wikipedia is "The cinema of Nigeria, often referred to informally as Nollywood". 3. In terms of commercial success, Papa Ajasco (1984) by Wale Adenuga became the first blockbuster, grossing approximately ₦61,000 (approx. 2015 ₦21,552,673) in three days. A year later, Mosebolatan (1985) by Moses Olaiya also went ahead to gross ₦107,000 (approx. 2015 ₦44,180,499) in five days.[18] After the decline of the Golden era, Nigerian film industry experienced a second major boom in the 1990s, supposedly marked by the release of the direct-to-video film Living in Bondage (1992); We do not however know how much Living in Bondage made but for the sake of not appearing Tribalistic, let us accept that it made more money than the Papa Ajasco and Mosebolatan because of the increased literacy level at the time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Nigeria Conclusion: Living in Bondage did not put Nigeria on the global map as we must at least have heard of FESTAC 1977 but it played its part in stopping the decline of the movie industry and as is the case when we are arguing whether Pele is greater than Messi or not. The younger generation that did not witness Pele who scored over 1000 goals will always believe Messi is better. One thing is certain, Facts may change but the Truth is sacrosanct. 1 Like |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by xaggar(m): 9:00am On Aug 25, 2017 |
darkid1: Was nollywood existing as a brand name for Nigerian movies back then? Those were just under the Nigerian film industry not nollywood. Just because living in bondage wasn't a Yoruba movie you are quick to say it wasn't the forerunner of the nollywood movies we have today. Go to northern Nigeria and mention living in bondage then add any of those "strange" names you have up there and see which was really recognised as a nollywood movie. Stop trying to shift the hands of the clock. 3 Likes |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Chukazu: 9:08am On Aug 25, 2017 |
bilazego: No, you haven't done yours, I have even listened to the New York times journalist who coined the word |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by dane15: 9:12am On Aug 25, 2017 |
So three things I have learnt today: 1. Because of the argument here I had to do a little research and despite the arguments, one thing is certain we all agree that Nollywood ("Not Hollywood or "Nigerian Hollywood" is patterned after Hollywood). So we can apply Hollywood standards to determine what Nollywood is and what it is not. 2. From my understanding of Hollywood it comprises movies shown in Cinemas, Soap Operas negating the position of earlier posters and this means that if Nollywood is our own version of Hollywood, we cannot discount history by deleting the contributions of our heroes past in the industry wherever they may have come from (we are one Nigeria.) Infact when you google Nollywood, the first thing that you see on Wikipedia is "The cinema of Nigeria, often referred to informally as Nollywood". 3. In terms of commercial success, Papa Ajasco (1984) by Wale Adenuga became the first blockbuster, grossing approximately ₦61,000 (approx. 2015 ₦21,552,673) in three days. A year later, Mosebolatan (1985) by Moses Olaiya also went ahead to gross ₦107,000 (approx. 2015 ₦44,180,499) in five days.[18] After the decline of the Golden era, Nigerian film industry experienced a second major boom in the 1990s, supposedly marked by the release of the direct-to-video film Living in Bondage (1992); We do not however know how much Living in Bondage made but for the sake of not appearing Tribalistic, let us accept that it made more money than the Papa Ajasco and Mosebolatan because of the increased literacy level at the time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Nigeria Conclusion: Living in Bondage did not put Nigeria on the global map as we must at least have heard of FESTAC 1977 but it played its part in stopping the decline of the movie industry and as is the case when we are arguing whether Pele is greater than Messi or not. The younger generation that did not witness Pele who scored over 1000 goals will always believe Messi is better. One thing is certain, Facts may change but the Truth is sacrosanct. When we started using the name Nollywood does not matter, it is what it represents that counts. In Football, the football competition UEFA Champions League was formerly called European Cup until 1992. Real Madrid is the most successful club and no one distinguishes between their 12 European titles (6 European Cups and 6 UCL titles). Let us not be shifting goal posts in argument when it favours us abeg. I am just tired of the tribalism on Nairaland! |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by lordyugo: 10:02am On Aug 25, 2017 |
Nedsnow: Only argue constructively wit intelligent individuals so u r quoting the wrong person.find anoda mention to display ur tomfoolery |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by lordyugo: 10:11am On Aug 25, 2017 |
Businessideas: U r still goin on a voyage of discovery The argument here is the term HOME VIDEO,which means a pre recorded tape or cassette made for home viewing and living in bondage was the birth. Like i said nigeria wsnt lacking in stage dramas, theaters ,tv plays bf d birth of nollywood but living in bondage kicked of home videos and kenneth was concise and chose his words carefully. Am sure u understand now, all the theatre artistry u mentioned wasnt focused on home videos cos u cn count on ur fingers the num of families wit tape recorders so the focus was more on stage plays and tv episodes And i was born on that era so dont be presumptuous |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by cstr1000: 10:13am On Aug 25, 2017 |
dane15:Without living in bondage, there will be no nollywood today. Nobody knows about papa ajasco beyond the shores of Nigeria. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Uzyvicks(f): 10:18am On Aug 25, 2017 |
I heard Paulo is dead, is it true? |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by dane15: 10:24am On Aug 25, 2017 |
lordyugo: Living in Bondage was no doubt the beginning of home videos and the movie deserves a very important place in our history. However, what we are saying is that if Nollywood is Nigeria's version of Hollywood, the cinemas, stage plays, soap operas are really part of its history. It is just like talking about Boeing 747 without talking about those archaic planes that Orville and Wilbur Wright flew. We can't be selective with history. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by dane15: 10:29am On Aug 25, 2017 |
cstr1000: Let me answer you one after the other. 1. If the producer of Living in Bondage did not produce that movie, there would definitely have been another movie and Oh yes! There would have been Nollywood today. That's why God does not give one person the monopoly of any idea. It flows through several minds at the same time. If you latch on fast, you take the credit and if you do not, you live forever with the regret of not moving on time. 2. Unfortunately for you, the internet is a window to the world and yes the world knows Papa Ajasco. Take it! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by BENEAMATA: 10:36am On Aug 25, 2017 |
omoagbeke:TRUE TALK!!!!PLS SLOW DOWN PEOPLE AND READ AND ABSORB WHAT'S QUOTED ABOVE.100% SPOT ON.THAT'S THE YEAR FOR YOU AS FAR AS THE BIRTH OF NIGERIAN HOME VIDEOS GOES(NOTE, NOT NOLLYWOOD).And thanks mate for that info on the 'aje ni iya mi' movie by the late ishola ogunsola('i show pepper').watched the home video circa 1989/1990 then in lagos island,i admit i never recalled it was a neklink production.Guys pls try to see this yoruba/nollywood home video if you never did,with english subtitle, it will be worth your while i promise.pls someone should let me know where i can downlnad this movie.the fella quoted above thanks once again 2 Likes |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by darkid1(m): 10:41am On Aug 25, 2017 |
xaggar: I really really tried not to reply you... For God sake!! I ! Am! Not! Yoruba! To answer your first question "Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry." Infact , it was untill 2002 it was referred to as "Nollywood". I couldn't care less whatever tribe did the movie first, I am just explaining the facts which are very clear. Nollywood is way older than that movie . These are things we learnt as children in fine art, and Herbert Ogunde's movies serve as very great examples. What else do you want to hear? If its about recognition, he got a lot of international recognitions , even from the British Broadcasting cooperation. I love what the igbo's did. Lovely movies. Till today, their impact on Nollywood is really great; but history would not be bent over tribalistic feeling. That is why I gave you a link on wikipedia to read up and get a better understanding that in as much as he was a theatre man , he made movies... Google this thing! Read a book! Broaden your horizon and drop that tribalistic sentimental bull shit! I dont know what is wrong with you nairalanders and tribalism. You don't even know my tribe, you just assume cause I don't swing your way, I am one tribe or the other . Ya all need re-orientation . |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Bambela(m): 10:49am On Aug 25, 2017 |
Kenneth am happy for you. You make my home town Nsukka great. we are proud of you brother. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by ceecee0703(m): 11:01am On Aug 25, 2017 |
Businessideas: Living in bondage and the rest opened up Nigerian Movies to every part of Nigeria and the world. Most of what you are listing are soaps played on NTAandsoe recorded stage drama. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Dmec(m): 11:04am On Aug 25, 2017 |
Andy Andy obugini mere iji gbuemu( The spirit of merit cries out ). |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by freshdude99(m): 11:56am On Aug 25, 2017 |
darkid1:Am happy u wanna get reasonable and for those stuff u listed above, how many of the dramas and so called films are titled in English or acted out in English? But ours were "living in bondage" and "taboo" ... So I keep naming huh? So pls there's more to life in Nigeria than Lagos state. Pa ogunde of blessed memory is a local champion sorry to say but that's the bitter truth! |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by phinaluv(f): 12:08pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
Nbote:To think That hv been actually singing MARY don Die nd nt MERIT |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by darkid1(m): 12:17pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
freshdude99: You do not even know if I live in Lagos, and stop feeling inferior about Lagos, its just a place ; like every other. Nobody ever said anything about the language used in his movies. You are just bringing up unnecessary things and making no significant point here Mr; sorry to say. You say the man is a local champion , with all his international recognitions from the likes of British Broadcasting Cooperation? Yet you call him a local champion? There is hardly an encyclopaedia I open and I dont see his name, even my old encyclopaedia in my pc; I just typed his name and saw a lot about the man. Smh... The black man fails to realise English is also a local language to some people. Please, read a book, do more research... I don't like embarrassing people like this. Hubert Ogunde is not my relative or friend, neither is he my clans man or remotely close to my tribe. I feel proper recognitions should be given when due. The man you call a local champion, is way more recognised than even the modern Nollywood actors you see today. Lets put tribalism aside and learn to reason straight. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Nedsnow(m): 1:49pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
luvinhubby:Definition of a complete version of a fool is what you are. and i like it. you know why? Foolish people like you are hilarious. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Nedsnow(m): 1:51pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
lordyugo:I laugh hard anytime i see a dull individual claiming to be smart. you ain't smart dog, you dull. lol |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by futurebaby: 1:58pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
cute man |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Iamthoney(m): 2:29pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
Nbote:Bros you yaf old ooo chai...The play song was lit back then. It a pirry the indomie generation didn't witnessed it...chai good ol' days |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Iamthoney(m): 2:34pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
Piiko:Eyan ti Kanayo .O. Kanayo file fun clear road |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by lordyugo: 2:52pm On Aug 25, 2017 |
Nedsnow: We r on a faceless forum so u r meant to say "anytime i read d comment of a dull individual. ..... not see .... Am sure u get my drift Like i said display ur tomfoolery on another mention |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Nedsnow(m): 4:04am On Aug 26, 2017 |
lordyugo:OMG. So you didn't get it? Awww! I can see you through your comments fool. You ain't that hard to know. But you can't know me through mine. You know why? Of course you are dull niggà. |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by lordyugo: 8:30am On Aug 26, 2017 |
Nedsnow: "I can see you through ur comments " Why not say " i can decipher ur character through ur comments " Am sure u get the drift now. I already know any grown man that wakes up around 4am to comment is a nit witted unproductive simpleton |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Nedsnow(m): 9:06am On Aug 26, 2017 |
lordyugo:Wow! You must be a secondary school english teacher. It's a good thing thou. Proving to me you are so good at speaking and expressing yourself in english. Let me ask you a question. How much have you made with it? Calculating .... Nothing. Lol. Am laughing so hard right now |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by lordyugo: 9:20am On Aug 26, 2017 |
Nedsnow: Highly incoherent and devoid of any form of constructive banter smh. Let me apologize profusely for giving you the impression that i normally engage" wet behind the ears ugly ducklings" devoid of any intellect in a witful banter. Help me calculate this ,how much do u think an individual who did his thesis in maritime law while u wr still struggling to pass jamb is worth? Incase you misconstrue my write up after reading ,am trying to tell you in a disrespectful manner that you are dim witted and this is my last mention |
Re: Kenneth Okonkwo Shares Throwback Photo From "Living In Bondage"; Fans React by Nedsnow(m): 10:45am On Aug 26, 2017 |
lordyugo: Lol. Na so craze dey start o |
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