Relevance of Native Languages in Selected Nollywood Films: a Study of Omo Ghetto the Saga and Afamefuna: an Nwa Boy Story

Student: Chinonso Jewel Okoro (Project, 2025)
Department of Theatre and Film Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

Abstract

As the world faces globalization rapidly, the relevance of preserving and celebrating cultural diversity has however become shallow. Indigenous languages are under threat with the effect of globalization and a lack of authenticity and originality in culture. This work explores the use of films in promoting and preserving the authenticity and originality of indigenous language. It focuses on case studies from Nigeria, where indigenous languages are being used not minding if the language interpreted is authentic. The study shows that films can be used to promote cultural authenticity and originality and that this has the full potential to benefit both language communities and the world at large. The Research methodology adopted for this study is a qualitative approach, using content analysis in analyzing the two selected Nigerian films Omo Ghetto: The Saga and Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi story. The MLA documentation will be adopted for the collection of materials used in this study

Keywords
relevance native languages selected nollywood films ghetto afamefuna story
Filters
Institutions