Veteran actress and filmmaker Uche Jombo has described Nollywood as a “child of circumstance” while reflecting on the growth and evolution of the Nigerian film industry. Speaking on the CreativiTEA podcast, Jombo says Nollywood developed at a time when many of the structures and systems required to support the industry were still being created. She […]
Veteran actress and filmmaker Uche Jombo has described Nollywood as a “child of circumstance” while reflecting on the growth and evolution of the Nigerian film industry.
Speaking on the CreativiTEA podcast, Jombo says Nollywood developed at a time when many of the structures and systems required to support the industry were still being created.
She explained that filmmakers were already producing movies and building the industry while guilds and other formal structures were gradually being established.
According to Jombo, the circumstances surrounding Nollywood’s emergence help explain some of the shortcomings of its early years, although the industry has evolved significantly over time.
She also acknowledged improvements in the technical quality of Nigerian films, noting that filmmakers now have access to better cameras, larger crews and improved production processes.
Jombo also highlighted the changing demands placed on actors, particularly with the growth of social media.
She says actors are now expected to maintain a constant online presence, describing social media as real work that requires significant time and effort.
After nearly three decades in Nollywood, Jombo says the industry has moved from building its structures while producing films to navigating new demands created by technology and social media.
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