11 Interesting facts about Nollywood

Graphical illustration

Nollywood is the Nigerian film industry, known for its prolific output of movies, often characterized by low budgets, quick production turnaround, and diverse storytelling. It’s one of the largest film industries globally in terms of the number of films produced.

🚩 “LIVING IN BONDAGE” (1992) was the first Nollywood film to be shot as a Home video.

🚩”GLAMOUR GIRLS” (1994) was the first Nollywood film to feature a soundtrack with popular Nigerian musicians.

🚩”RATTLESNAKE” (1995) was the first Nollywood film to explore the theme of gangster and cultism.

🚩”NNEKA THE PRETTY SERPENT” (1994) was the first Nollywood film to feature a female lead character with supernatural powers.

🚩”BATTLE OF MUZANGA” (1996) was the first Nollywood film to feature a cast of over 100 actors.

🚩”DOMITILLA: The Story of a Prostitute” (1996) was the first Nollywood film to explore the theme of prostitution.

🚩”BATTLE OF MUZANGA” is the first Nollywood movie to feature a historical epic storyline.

🚩OSUOFIA IN LONDON (2003) is the first Nollywood movie to be shot in England.

🚩END OF THE WICKED (1999) is the first Nollywood movie to explore the theme of Witchcraft in Children

🚩LIVING IN BONDAGE is the first Nollywood movie to explore the theme of Ritual for Wealth.

🚩TABOO (1993) is the first Nollywood movie to feature a Musician.

Folaranmi Ajayi

Folaranmi Ajayi, Senior Reporter at Edugist is an educator with over a decade of experience in teaching and helping students pass exams with above-average grades. He is an investigative education journalist with a special interest in local education reporting, mentoring students, public speaking, and online training.