Nigerian Home Video Films as a Catalyst for National Development (original) (raw)

Journal of Sustainable Development, 2017

Abstract

After labouring for decades, Nigerian film producers utilizing the celluloid format had made little or no impact. The situation is different with filmmakers utilizing the home video format. The latter have made Nigerian films come into its own easily displacing foreign films in the homes, movie theatres and television sets in the country. However, criticisms have trailed the Nigerian home video films. The paper takes the position that instead of the present emphasis on sex, violence, fetishism, witchcraft and its bedfellows, the stunning success of the films can be used to promote national development and positive aspects of our culture. The combination of the modern and traditional mode would result in greater effectiveness of the home video films and open up tremendous possibilities for the country and its people.

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