Osuofia Clarifies Yoruba Filmmakers' Role in the Emergence of Nollywood
Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has addressed recent debates on the contributions of Yoruba and Igbo filmmakers to the Nigerian film industry.
Yoruba Filmmakers Pioneered Home Video Productions
Osuofia, during an appearance on the show Curiosity Made Me Ask, clarified that the Yoruba filmmakers did not initiate the establishment of Nollywood as a name or entity.
"The Yoruba did not start Nollywood. They started home video," Osuofia said, addressing the misconception that the Yoruba film industry played a major role in popularizing the commercial home-video market, which became the foundation of modern Nollywood.
Nollywood's Evolution: The Role of Igbo and Yoruba Filmmakers
- In August 2026, late Nollywood actor Francis Duru argued that Igbo entrepreneurs played a significant part in shaping the commercial home-video market, which laid the groundwork for modern Nollywood.
- Osuofia, however, emphasized that Yoruba filmmakers were pioneers in the production of home videos, but did not initiate the establishment of Nollywood as a name or entity.
Osuofia's comments come amidst ongoing debates on the roles of Igbo and Yoruba filmmakers in shaping the Nigerian film industry.
Osuofia's Interview
During his interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, Osuofia addressed the misconception that the Yoruba film industry played a major role in popularizing the commercial home-video market, which became the foundation of modern Nollywood.
Nollywood's Evolution: The Contributions of Igbo and Yoruba Filmmakers
In August 2026, late Nollywood actor Francis Duru argued that Igbo entrepreneurs were instrumental in shaping the commercial home-video market, which laid the groundwork for modern Nollywood.
Osuofia, however, emphasized that Yoruba filmmakers were pioneers in the production of home videos but did not initiate the establishment of Nollywood as a name or entity.
Osuofia's Interview
During his interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, Osuofia addressed the misconception that the Yoruba film industry played a significant role in popularizing the commercial home-video market, which became the foundation of modern Nollywood.
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