🎬 How did Nigerian cinema begin, and what shaped its early foundations?

In the first episode of The African Cinema Podcast, we journey back to the origins of Nigerian cinema, exploring how colonial influences, traveling theatre troupes, and emerging local filmmakers set the stage for what would later become one of the world’s largest film industries.

From the introduction of film by colonial authorities in the early 1900s to the rise of indigenous productions in the 1950s, we uncover how cinema in Nigeria transitioned from a tool of Western propaganda to a powerful medium for storytelling and cultural expression. We also discuss the pivotal role of filmmakers like Hubert Ogunde, who laid the groundwork for Nigeria’s thriving film scene.

🎧 Tune in to discover how Nigerian cinema was born and the factors that shaped its earliest years.