As humans, our minds are conditioned to form a perception of something based on what we see or what we are told and the greatest way to form a perception is through the art of storytelling. In Nigeria, the most common form of storytelling is film, this is because for decades, film has been an unassuming powerful tool that educates us even in our subconscious. While the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) has grown to be the second largest in the world (in terms of output), it has also contributed to promoting a negative perception of Nigeria.
Currently, the United States of America is considered the greatest country in the world. This can largely be attributed to their forms of storytelling. They use what they have to give voices to their issues as well as the impact of those issues on their citizens. From music to art to film, most people’s perception of the United States is not based on the realities it exudes but the perception portrayed through films. Most…
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