Explore Nigeria's Nollywood Industry in 1 Day
Overview
Nollywood feature prominently in all African film Festivals and other international festivals. In 2015, Nollywood movies became eligible for consideration in the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Then, the influence of Nollywood extends way beyond entertainment as it teaches African culture. Coming on this tour will afford you the opportunity to have a one-on-one and direct assessment of the Nollywood industry. You will also be able to learn and understand the culture, language and Nigerian foods while making new friends.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Filmhouse IMAX Lekki
- Entry/Admission - Idumota Market
- Entry/Admission - National Art Theatre
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Idumota Market, Bankole St, Lagos Island 102273, Lagos, Nigeria
Your day will start from popular Idumota Film Market. Before the advent of streaming sites like Netflix and Prime, this is one of the major markets that made Nollywood. It is a major distribution hub for Home videos and music in Nigeria where people come from far and wide to purchase home videos before the advent of digital distribution. Guests will take a tour through the markets and interact with the marketers as they listen to the history of Nollywood evolution. Tourists can also buy new home videos that appeal to them.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: National Art Theatre, Iganmu Rd., Lagos 101261 Nigeria
Artistes village- Your tour about the history and happenings in Nollywood cannot be complete without a visit to the National Theatre's Artiste Village where Nollywood auditions and associations started. Back then, it was the hub for all Nollywood practitioners including actors, directors, producers, among others. Though no longer as active as it used to be but the environment and the people at the village will help you to make a sense of the history and undertakings of Nollywood history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lagos, Lagos, Lagos State
Nollywood Conversation- This tour will facilitate a meet and greet session with few Nollywood film Producers and Directors for insightful conversations that will further enrich your knowledge about the industry on how they shoot their movies, source for funding, choose their cast, investment opportunities, locations, scripts, distribution and how they are battling with piracy. You will also
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Filmhouse IMAX Lekki, The Rock Drive, Lekki 234105 Nigeria
Your day will end with a visit to a top cinema to watch newly Nollywood blockbuster and further understand the new system of how movies are not released in Nigeria.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Idumota Market, Bankole St, Lagos Island 102273, Lagos, Nigeria
Your day will start from popular Idumota Film Market. Before the advent of streaming sites like Netflix and Prime, this is one of the major markets that made Nollywood. It is a major distribution hub for Home videos and music in Nigeria where people come from far and wide to purchase home videos before the advent of digital distribution. Guests will take a tour through the markets and interact with the marketers as they listen to the history of Nollywood evolution. Tourists can also buy new home videos that appeal to them.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: National Art Theatre, Iganmu Rd., Lagos 101261 Nigeria
Artistes village- Your tour about the history and happenings in Nollywood cannot be complete without a visit to the National Theatre's Artiste Village where Nollywood auditions and associations started. Back then, it was the hub for all Nollywood practitioners including actors, directors, producers, among others. Though no longer as active as it used to be but the environment and the people at the village will help you to make a sense of the history and undertakings of Nollywood history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lagos, Lagos, Lagos State
Nollywood Conversation- This tour will facilitate a meet and greet session with few Nollywood film Producers and Directors for insightful conversations that will further enrich your knowledge about the industry on how they shoot their movies, source for funding, choose their cast, investment opportunities, locations, scripts, distribution and how they are battling with piracy. You will also
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Filmhouse IMAX Lekki, The Rock Drive, Lekki 234105 Nigeria
Your day will end with a visit to a top cinema to watch newly Nollywood blockbuster and further understand the new system of how movies are not released in Nigeria.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.