US EditionNigeria's Nollywood finally makes it into Cannes arthouse film fold
- Akinola Davies’s Nigerian film, "My Father’s Shadow," had its premiere at a prestigious screening during the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
- This milestone follows decades of Nollywood producing numerous low-budget films primarily consumed locally and by the diaspora, despite earlier being dismissed for cheap production values.
- Nollywood, based in Lagos and generating up to five films daily, is gaining international recognition with films winning Sundance prizes and hits like 'Shine Your Eyes' and 'The Black Book'.
- Industry leaders like cultural advisor Prince Baba Agba and founder Mo Abudu emphasize progress and urge self-reliance, with tax breaks now passing parliament and plans to double Nigerian cinema screens to 300.
- Despite achievements, Nollywood faces ongoing technological and infrastructure challenges, but its rising global influence through streaming and co-productions marks a new era for Nigerian cinema.
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