Nigeria: CEO spots opportunity in bridging Nollywood and Bollywood Published by Staff Writer on 1 November 2023 The businesswoman-turned-filmmaker behind ‘Namaste Wahala’ discusses the prospects for crafting entertainment content that resonates with both Nigerian and Indian audiences.
Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing Published by Anulika Agina on 8 January 2021 In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.
The story of Filmhouse, Nigeria’s largest cinema chain Published by David I. Adeleke on 2 October 2020 Kene Okwuosa and Moses Babatope reveal how they capitalised on an opportunity in the entertainment industry.
Creative industries and the informal sector Published by Omolade Oladipo on 14 September 2017 With proper investment in creative talents in sub-Saharan Africa, ideas can be turned into successful businesses.
Nigeria’s film industry is taking off Published by Steve Omanufeme on 18 July 2016 The Nollywood film industry is not just about entertainment; it is also a moneymaker.
Nollywood takes on Paris Published by Lisa Bryant on 9 June 2015 After India’s Bollywood, Nigeria’s Nollywood is the world’s second-largest filmmaker, producing 2,000 or more movies every year.
Tapping the economic potential of Nollywood and football Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 May 2015 Talking business with entrepreneur Chike Maduegbuna.
Breaking rules: Talking Nigerian showbiz with Nollywood pioneer Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2014 “We don’t want to win Oscars. Believe me; we are not interested in that stuff. We want an effective product that will make money.”
Meet the Boss: Charles Igwe, CEO, Nollywood Global Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2014 “A friend of mine described Nollywood as someone performing heart surgery using forks and knives. But the genius of it is that the patient survives.”
Hooray for Nollywood: Opening up Africa’s creative frontiers Published by Adam Salkeld on 30 May 2014 Adam Salkeld on promoting Africa’s creative industries.
Taking on the Nollywood pirates Published by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on 22 January 2014 Piracy and distribution are issues that are hurting Nigeria’s successful film and music industry.
Nigerian entrepreneurs launch solution to content sharing Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 November 2013 Nigeria’s OTG Playa releases Storm content sharing device as a solution to poor bandwidth in Africa.
Nigeria’s film industry enters South African market Published by Peter Cox on 17 July 2013 iROKOtv, a website that streams movies and also a DVD distributor, has just entered the South African market.
Nigeria’s film industry: a potential gold mine? Published by Rebecca Moudio on 14 April 2013 As an entrepreneur, Jason Njoku achieved success in a most unlikely way: he is Africa’s largest distributor of Nigerian movies.