I don’t think we appreciate our entertainment industry enough. It’s actually one of the best in the world. Over 2000 movies every year and the endless songs from our stars.
Our creative industry contributes a lot to our GDP and it has found a way to fund itself despite its challenges. The collective will of our young men and women, even the veterans have been a blessing
At 70, Onyeka Onwenu still performed on stage while Madam Ajayi-Lycett is still doing well in Nollywood despite being in her 80s. The young actors in their teens have raised their game and collectively, this industry keeps booming.
Stars like Wizkid, Burnaboy, Davido, Genevieve, Omotola, Olu Jacobs, Patience Ozokwo, Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Sola Sobowale and others have brought fame to Nigeria
It will be difficult to keep up with our music stars because of the amount of songs they produce and the quality of production is on another level. From Clarence Peters to TG Omori, the directors are bringing their expertise to the party
The Federal Government may support this industry by granting them waivers and helping them create opportunities in a sector that has the potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Nigeria’s entertainment industry has become a major sector of the economy and they should be appreciated for all they do