Types of Nollywood movies we are tired of seeing – Editor’s note: As the Nollywood industry continues to expand and gain international recognition, there are aspects of it that however remain the same. Efeturi Doghudje lists some plots that have been done to death by Nigerian movie producers.
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Nollywood movies are produced a dime a dozen. The situation is such that a movie can be shot, edited and put together in a week, with the actor moving on to other sets without the much needed time to come out of character.
Due to how prolific the industry is, it is no surprise when we feel like we’ve pretty much seen it all (technically, we have).
Some of our Nigerian movies, without any regard for the viewing audiences, dredge up familiar plots to propel themselves forward, resting on tried and tested formulas that now, nevertheless, seem extremely trite and lazy. These plots might have seemed fresh, different and exciting the first few times they were employed, but now, they’re just irritants and stink of a lack creativity in an industry that is meant to be swimming with talent.
Although it’s hard to choose, I have managed to narrow down the top five plots I find the most head-smackingly overused.
1. Epic/ village setting
Since 1999 and the success of Igodo, movies with these settings have become ubiquitous. Why? There is no outstanding thought that goes into them. Unlike the movie that started it all, these movies focus on greed, selfishness and the fight for some territory or land. This plot has been milked to the extent that it is drained and saggy. Examples: African Queen, Forest King, Odudu Kingdom, Wisdom Of The Gods, Evil Kingdom and Inale
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