EPISODE · Dec 4, 2023 · 31 MIN
How Nollywood Changed Nigerian Film
from Uncultured
When VHS tapes filled with low budget flicks flooded the streets of Lagos, Aba and Kano in the early 90’s, they would birth Nollywood - Nigeria’s very own film industry. This episode’s flashback stars Boj, our guide through Nollywood’s theatrical past to its globally acclaimed present. Joined by Anita Eboigbe, co-founder of Inside Nollywood, a newsletter that goes behind the scenes of Nigerian film, the two reminisce on the movies that made the industry. The show will be going on an end of year break. On behalf of the whole Culture Custodian team, here's wishing you all happy holidays. Catch you in the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What this episode covers
When VHS tapes filled with low budget flicks flooded the streets of Lagos, Aba and Kano in the early 90’s, they would birth Nollywood - Nigeria’s very own film industry. This episode’s flashback stars Boj, our guide through Nollywood’s theatrical past to its globally acclaimed present. Joined by Anita Eboigbe, co-founder of Inside Nollywood, a newsletter that goes behind the scenes of Nigerian film, the two reminisce on the movies that made the industry. The show will be going on an end of year break. On behalf of the whole Culture Custodian team, here's wishing you all happy holidays. Catch you in the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOW PLAYING
How Nollywood Changed Nigerian Film
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 15, 2026 ·29m
Jun 15, 2026 ·32m
Jun 15, 2026 ·19m
Jun 15, 2026 ·34m
Jun 15, 2026 ·38m
Jun 15, 2026 ·41m