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Nollywood set new highs in 2023: here are four of my favourite films of the year

The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract big budgets and compete at film festivals across the world.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023

African cinema has come a long way. Now we need funds and faith to unleash creativity

The success of Netflix thriller The Black Book gives a glimpse of what is possible. But the true potential of the continent’s storytellers remains untapped

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood

A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023