CFCC lecture to explore Nigeria’s film industry later this month

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College will host a free lecture Nov. 19 examining the growth and success of Nigeria’s film industry, known as Nollywood.

The presentation, titled “Nigeria’s Film Industry: The Success of Informality,” is part of CFCC’s Fall Lecture Series.

The event is scheduled for 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at Union Station Auditorium (U-170) on the college’s Downtown Campus.

Lani Akande, an assistant professor of film studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will lead the discussion. Akande specializes in African cinema and Nigeria’s Nollywood film industry.

The lecture will examine how informal networks and practices have contributed to Nollywood’s growth and its influence on global cinema.

The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.