Nollywood as a Medium for Propagating Peace and Security in Nigeria: A Cultural Perspective
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
The contemporary Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, gained acceptance since its inception in 1992 and has become a veritable medium for addressing burning issues in the society. Issues like crime, kidnapping, ritual murder, political thuggery, sectarian crises, among others, have formed the thematic preoccupation of many a production. These are societal ills that negate the culture of Nigeria and batter the country’s image before the international community, to the extent that image laundering becomes imperative. The issue of violence and insecurity in Nigeria has continued to generate palpable fear and there is the urgent need to restore peace and stability. Given its advantage in addressing sensitive issues, film will serve as a strategic medium to reach the generality of Nigerians. The fact remains that the prevalent trend of Nollywood producers has been following events as they happen, as reflected in the titles of the films that are released. Unfortunately, while they showcase Nigerian culture, they do that for commercial gains. Films like, Living in Bondage, Issakaba, Baka Boys, Burial Business, Church Business, The Senator, Domitilla, Explosion, The Stubborn Grasshopper, Orija Shrine, just to mention a few, were attempts to focus on such burning issues in Nigeria. This study examines Nollywood as a medium for propagating peace and security in Nigeria from a cultural dimension, arguing that the projection of our traditional ways of life will go a long way in sustaining national stability. It is recommended that government should intervene to provide the enabling business climate for Nollywood, so that stakeholders will invariably give serious attention to the propagation of peace and national security through their productions.
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Barclays Foubiri AYAKOROMA
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