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Nollywood’s Global Takeover: How Nigerian Movies Are Winning the World Subtitle: From Lagos to Netflix, Nollywood is proving that African stories have a global stage. Once viewed as low-budget and overly dramatic, Nollywood — Nigeria’s film industry — has undergone a massive transformation. Today, it stands as the second-largest film industry in the world by volume, and it's no longer just entertaining African audiences. Nollywood is now exporting African stories to the world — and winning hearts while at it. From Netflix deals to film festival screenings and international awards, Nigerian movies are enjoying a golden era. But how did this rise happen? And where is Nollywood heading next? 1. The Evolution of Nollywood: From CDs to Cinema Screens Not long ago, Nigerian films were mostly sold on CDs and distributed in street markets. While they had local appeal, global access was limited. Fast forward to now, and we’re seeing: High-definition production Compelling storytelling Profes...