Visiting Researcher in the School of Journalism, SIUC

Monday, April 25^th, 2011 at 1:00-3:00 pm in the Communications Building, Room 1032

The contemporary Nigerian movie culture, Nollywood, experienced a lull in Production and Marketing activities in the last three years. This state of inactivity is largely the result of several factors including the proliferation of movies with sub-standard production quality, poor marketing and distribution infrastructure, lack of professionalism in acting, directing and producing, and piracy.  New trends in the industry, however, suggest fewer productions with improved quality, drastic changes in narrative structure, and a more effective marketing/distribution system. This presentation will examine how the lull in Nollywood has compelled a new direction in production and marketing/distribution approaches.

Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo is the current Editor of a Nigerian newspaper, The Guardian on Sunday. He has worked as an Actor, Director and Culture Journalist for over 25 years. His projects on film include: Lagos (Nigeria) Cinema Carnival; iREP Documentary Film Festival (Nigeria); African Screens Touring Project. Anikulapo also served as a consultant to GMRC’s Nollywood Project (2006).

Free Event – All Welcome