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Nollywood legend, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as
”Osuofia,” on Friday advised President Muhammadu
Buhari to formulate favourable policies for the Nigerian
movie industry that would enable the industry contribute
to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The veteran actor who spoke to the News Agency of
Nigeria, said Nollywood is capable of contributing to
Nigeria’s economic development effectively if the industry is
given all the necessary support it requires by government.
He also charged the government to pay attention to the
issue of piracy bedeviling the industry, adding that the
activities of pirates has seriously affected the film industry.
He said: “I will want the three tiers of government to put
their viewfinders toward Nollywood since they have
recognised that Nollywood helps in the per capita income
of the country.
“I feel that they are not paying enough attention to the
movie industry. So, let them give us policies that will
make this industry stand and defend this country.
“I feel the movie industry is thriving and we are
contributing our quota to the economic advancement of
the country which makes me very, very happy.
“Since we are not relegated to the background, we will
continue to strive harder in the development of the
country in general. So I am happy to be a member of the
Nollywood and see the improvement in Nollywood for
now.’’
He hailed the quality of movies the industry is churning out
now, saying the partnerships between Nollywood producers
and their counterparts abroad is paying off, because of the
easy accessibility the internet creates.
He said: “When they say it (the world) is a global village;
you expect people of common interests from the different
countries of the world to come together.
And with the
help of internet, we have been moving together and the
synergy has been very encouraging.’’
Meanwhile, controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh
has finally gotten married . She secretly married her
boyfriend, Churchill Oladunni yesterday in a traditional
wedding in Port Harcourt.
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