Nollywood movies are the third after Hollywood and Bollywood. African crooners led by Nigerians are now the hottest in the world.
However, it’s a matter of painful interest that they are left in the shadows when non-African organizations give awards.
There’s a saying that the owner has the last say on how their product will be valued.
People often go to Africa to learn music and the performing arts. If the world refuses to appreciate us, why don’t we honour ourselves? In his “Things Fall Apart”, the late Chinua Achebe wrote, “The lizard that jumped from a high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise himself if no-one else did.”
Isn’t it high time we started something of our own to recognise the best in Africa? This will be preferable to seeking non-coming valuation from outside.
