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Film Criticism In Nollywood: Why Bold Critique Matters Now More Than Ever

Summary by The49thStreet
By Akinwande Jordan To speak extensively about film in Nigeria is to already be in tension with the culture of film in Nigeria. One is either misunderstood as a technician or accused of bitterness—some failed practitioner mouthing off from the sidelines. In a society that rewards visibility and speed, the critic is an inconvenient figure. But film criticism, if it is to mean anything, must remain inconvenient. Mainstream Nollywood is currently g…
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The49thStreet broke the news in on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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