Veteran Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has stated that limited funding remains one of the biggest obstacles to the global growth of the African film industry.
According to the actress, the expansion of Nollywood has not been as fast as expected despite its popularity across Africa.
Omotola explained that financial investment is necessary to improve production quality, marketing, and international distribution of African films.
She noted that while African music—especially Afrobeats—has gained significant global success, the film industry still struggles to attract large-scale investment.
The actress believes stronger partnerships with international investors and streaming platforms could help address the problem.
Nollywood is widely recognized as one of the largest film industries in the world by volume of productions.
However, industry experts say more funding is required to compete with Hollywood and other global film markets.
Omotola’s comments have sparked conversations among filmmakers and entertainment stakeholders about the future of African cinema.
Many believe that with increased investment and better infrastructure, Nollywood could achieve even greater global influence.
The discussion highlights the need for continued support for Africa’s creative industries.
