Nollywood is the second-largest movie industry in the world, after Bollywood in India and before Hollywood in the United States. ¹⁾

The Nigerian film industry started in the 1960s with the production of traditional dramas and documentaries. ²⁾

The first full-length feature film produced in Nigeria was “Palaver,” directed by Geoffrey Barkas in 1926. ³⁾

Nollywood produces over 1,000 movies every year, which is more than Hollywood. ⁴⁾

Nollywood movies are mostly produced in the English language, although some are produced in other Nigerian languages, such as Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo. ⁵⁾

Nigerian movies are known for their fast-paced, melodramatic storylines, and high emotion, which are popular with audiences around the world. ⁶⁾

Nigerian films are distributed across the African continent and are popular with the African diaspora in Europe, North America, and elsewhere. ⁷⁾

Nollywood employs thousands of people, including actors, producers, directors, and crew members, making it a major contributor to the Nigerian economy. ⁸⁾

The Nigerian government has been criticized for not providing enough support for the film industry, including limited access to financing and inadequate infrastructure. ⁹⁾

Piracy is a major challenge for the Nigerian film industry, with many of movies illegally copied and sold on the streets. ¹⁰⁾

Nollywood movies have won several awards at international film festivals, including the African Movie Academy Awards and the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou. ¹¹⁾

The success of Nollywood has inspired the growth of other African film industries, including those in Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya. ¹²⁾

Nigerian movies often reflect the social and political issues of the country, such as corruption, poverty, and ethnic tensions. ¹³⁾

The Nigerian film industry has helped to promote Nigerian culture and tradition around the world. ¹⁴⁾

Nollywood is a source of pride for many Nigerians, who see the industry as evidence of their country's creativity and resilience. ¹⁵⁾