Nigeria’s Nollywood Industry Releases 274 Films in First Quarter of 2024

The Nigerian film industry continues to thrive as the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) recently revealed that they received and classified 274 movies in the first quarter of the year. According to the Executive Director/CEO of the board, Shaibu Husseini, the majority of the films produced were in English language.

The report, which will be submitted to the relevant federal government agency for the compilation of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, highlighted that 250 out of the verified and approved films were in English. Other languages such as Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Hindi were also represented in the productions.

Classification by viewing audience showed that films meant for mature audiences, classified as ’18’, made up over 50% of the total films produced. Films classified as ’15’, ’12’, and those requiring Parental Guidance followed suit, with General viewing films trailing behind.

NFVCB, a Federal Government agency tasked with regulating the film and video industry in Nigeria, is responsible for classifying all films and videos, whether imported or locally produced. They also oversee the registration of film and video outlets across the country.

With the Nigerian film industry continuing to produce a diverse range of films in various languages and genres, the NFVCB plays a crucial role in ensuring that these productions meet regulatory standards and cater to the viewing preferences of the audience.