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History Of Nollywood Film Industry
Nollywood is a nickname that originated in the Nigerian film industry. The term originated in the early 2000s, traced to an article in the New York Times.
The creation of this film industry started in the 1960s. This was during the creation of Nollywood’s early films by historical filmmakers such as Ola Balogun, Moses Olayia, and Eddie Ugboma. They are considered the first generation of Nigerian filmmakers.
Nollywood generates about 2,500 movies a year, making it the second-largest producer after Bollywood in India, and its films have replaced American, Indian and Chinese films on TVs in Nigeria, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
Charles Igwe is currently the CEO at Nollywood Global Media Group and Managing director at ‘The Big Picture’.
Some of the popular and legendary actors in this film industry are:
Nkem Owoh, Ramsey Noah, Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Chika Ike, Funke Akindele, Ini Edo, Chioma Chukwuka, Eve Essien, Pete Edochie, Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, Patience Ozokwor, Amaechi, Yul Edochie, Kenneth Okonkwo, Kanayo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Zubi Michael, Rachael Okonkwo, Uche Jumbo, DestinyEtiko, John Okafor, Okon, Rita Dominic, Omotala, and many others.
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