Living in Bondage

Catalyst of Nollywood

Year
1992

The landmark film widely credited with igniting the Nollywood storytelling revolution.

As a key figure in the emergence of Nollywood through Living in Bondage, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor helped ignite a storytelling revolution that transformed African narratives into a global force.

The film remains the foundation of the body of work, and of the frameworks that grew from it, including The Nollywood Blueprint.

Recognition

  • 1996 FME Award for best picture (East)
  • 1996 FME Award for best overall picture

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