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Actor Francis Duru claims Igbos built Nollywood, Yorubas now dominant
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Actor Francis Duru claims Igbos built Nollywood, Yorubas now dominant

From Vanguard · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Actor Francis Duru claims that Igbo traders were foundational to the development of the home-video market, which grew into Nollywood.
  • Duru asserts that the industry, once pioneered by Igbo contributions, is now predominantly controlled by Yorubas.
  • His statement highlights a perceived shift in dominance within Nigeria's influential film industry.

Nigerian actor Francis Duru has asserted that the foundations of Nollywood, Nigeria's globally recognized film industry, were laid by Igbo traders. He explained that these traders played a crucial role in developing the home-video market, which eventually transformed into the vibrant industry known today.

Duru's statement suggests a historical narrative where the initial growth and establishment of the film sector were significantly driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of Igbo businessmen involved in the trade of video content.

Igbo traders played a major role in developing the home-video market that eventually evolved into the Nollywood industry known globally today.

— Francis DuruActor Francis Duru explaining the origins of Nollywood.

However, Duru contends that the landscape of Nollywood has since shifted. He claims that while the industry's roots lie in Igbo contributions, the current dominance within Nollywood belongs to the Yoruba ethnic group. This assertion points to a significant evolution and redistribution of influence within the Nigerian film industry over time.

Igbos built Nollywood but Yorubas have become dominant.

— Francis DuruActor Francis Duru describing the current power dynamics in the industry.
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