Yes — in terms of film output, it is.
Nigeria’s film industry, known as Nollywood, produces thousands of movies each year, making it the second-largest film industry in the world by volume, just behind India’s Bollywood. Nollywood has become a cultural powerhouse, not only in Africa but also across the global African diaspora. Its films, often produced on tight budgets and short timelines, cover themes ranging from traditional life and romance to corruption and modern struggles. The industry generates billions in revenue annually and employs hundreds of thousands of people, directly and indirectly. Nollywood is not just entertainment — it’s a significant part of Nigeria’s economy and a growing source of soft power on the international stage.
