This overview offers a balanced analysis of how Nollywood represents Nigerian culture. Now culture as we know can change upon the society it is restricted by. It is also a very modern word in the world of language. Often times similarly it is thought to replace the word heritage. As for Nigeria the authenticity of Nigerian heritage is steadily changing, however to what degree measurements. As others may believe you and I can not change what has already happened, as we can not change heritage, yet assimilation by association through society is true, producing the instant idea of culture.
In some desperate attempt to hold on they speak in volumes saying “As we watch and entertain ourselves we can’t help but notice the influx of negative connative against its own ancient base.” We relish over the entertainment in modern day drama but haven’t noticed that some are complaining that it may have lost it’s most potent component, while trading it for a more humbled, persuasive and acceptable trendy script and social situations. Upon this we see fashion, culture, family structure, results and benefits, and behavior similar to that of western society. Some are saying, In this cult like mindset of society one always pleases the level of the higher ups. While heritage is discriminated against in some Nigerian films as old fashioned, evil, dictating, and ill mannered it is also taken on a more diverse role that may be one day also accused of bias against other diversities. One can not change what has already been done. Beliefs many come from history really meaning practices and traditions, also what you believe from it. So you may change your perception of it but you can not lie about it. So how much do you change. Can beliefs actually be altered? .A problem created by nothingness is not a problem at all. And was it actually based on honest truth undebatable, or acceptance, or even right or wrong or according to trendy ideas and settings and popularity. Is there a base? Or where is heritage in ones own society? While the industry provides authentic storytelling through local languages and everyday experiences, critics point to potential shortcomings in cultural representation, religious beliefs, inheritance, social situations and ideas, including Western influences and limited depiction of Nigeria’s diverse traditions.
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