Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has stirred reactions with a bold claim about the Nigerian film industry.
In a video shared online, she addressed ongoing criticisms about the predictability of Nollywood movies. Oboli argued that predictability doesn’t necessarily take away from a film’s quality.
“A story can be predictable, but if it’s well told, people will still watch it and enjoy it,” she said, highlighting the importance of strong narratives and character development.
She also spoke on Nollywood’s international reach, noting that viewers around the world are now tuning in to Nigerian stories. “It’s not just Nigerians or Africans watching. People from all over the world are tuning in to enjoy our stories,” she added.
Omoni further praised the originality of Nigerian storytelling, making a direct comparison with Hollywood. “Stories have never really been our problem. I feel like in this part of the world, we have actually more original stories than outside of Nigeria. I dare say that Nollywood has more original stories than Hollywood,” she declared.