The Role of Nollywood in Social Security and Stability in Nigeria

Abstract

The Nigerian Nollywood industry is the third most striving movie industry in the world which brings in a whooping sum of economic resource to the Nigerian state and entertainment to Nigerians and the global world. The world since after the II World War has continued to advance to a soft power society in which the power of social influence through advertisement, social media and movie production is the order of the day. This work through critical analysis of some Nigerian movies discusses the Nigerian Nollywood industry and how it can become an instrument for nation building in the area of social security and socio-political stability. The study recommends that director, script writers and Nollywood actors must not see their jobs and profession as avenue for money making only, they must for national interest also direct and produce movies that can influence the Nigerian populace towards appreciating their national heritage, socio-cultural diversity and building of a socially stable and secured Nigerian society.