Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has said that the Igbo people played a major role in building Nigeria’s film industry, while noting that Yoruba practitioners have become increasingly dominant in Nollywood.
Duru made the comment while reflecting on the evolution of the Nigerian film industry and the contributions of different ethnic groups to its growth.
“Igbos built Nollywood but Yorubas have become dominant,” Duru said.
The veteran actor's remarks have sparked discussions about the historical contributions of various ethnic groups to Nollywood and the changing dynamics of the industry.
Nollywood has evolved significantly over the years, with practitioners from different parts of Nigeria contributing to its development as one of the world's largest film industries by volume.
The industry has produced prominent actors, filmmakers, producers and other creative professionals from across the country, while regional film traditions, particularly those associated with Yoruba-language and Igbo-language cinema, have continued to influence Nigerian filmmaking.
Duru's comments have further fuelled conversations about the history, ownership, representation and changing influence of different communities within Nigeria's entertainment industry.
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