MEDIA CRITICISM, CULTURE AND NOLLYWOOD: TOWARDS ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA

Ugulah Bright

Abstract


Entertainment has often been treated as a veritable source of expressing feelings and emotions which transcends cultural tranquility and individual relationships in the society. In Nigeria, the deserved peace in fostering national security remains a major challenge to the social, political and economic advancement of the country. It is against this backdrop that this article examines the utilization of Nollywood as a platform for re-addressing issues of cultural communication, rejuvenation and re-articulation of Nigerias economic policies. More so, it is noteworthy that what has led to the success of Nollywood hinges on the strong demand for Nigerian films/home videos around the world. The reason is due to its popularity being exercised through mass media criticisms and publicity which tendencies are tilted towards achieving a new political order in Nigeria.

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