I AM happy for Nollywood. Those who know the history of the industry will admit that Nollywood is enjoying some bubble at this time, like a guy on an imaginary trip on a gossamer. But this is real. All of a sudden the days of yore, of little beginnings, look so anachronistic, some kind of fables and ancient tales that never happened. Yes, they happened and Nollywood has undergone a most appreciative evolutionary process before our very eyes.
“Following the successful disbursement of the N1.5bn to four producers/actors for their movie projects, we are excited to support more creative projects.” So, this is much of a tribute to the gallantry and creativity of the departed as well as a deserved appreciation of the resilience of the living. Besides, previous governments didn’t have the gravitas to float a fund for Nollywood but were very happy to bask in the glitz and glamour of the industry and enjoy photo opportunities with Nollywood stars. They enjoyed the beauty of the industry and were not ready to assist in doing the spade work.