Nollywood
/ˈnɒlɪwʊd
/noun
A name for the Nigerian popular film industry, based in Lagos: he’s an up-and-coming actor in Nigeria’s prolific film industry, Nollywood...
- Shot using digital video rather than film, Nollywood's products look like home movies.
- Hollywood is a monolith; Nollywood has tendencies in that direction.
- The explosive development of the film and video culture in Nigeria—also known as Nollywood—found no echo at the Fespaco.
Origin
Early 21st century: blend of Nigeria and Hollywood, on the pattern of Bollywood.
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