Definitions
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- proper noun The
Nigerian film industry.
Etymologies
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Examples
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But he also meets Tunde Kelani, who tells him, 'Nollywood is just one type of film-making in Nigeria.
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Fondly referred to as Nollywood, it is now an $800 million industry, providing employment for about 300,000 people as actors, directors, marketers and distributors.
Forbes.com: News Forbes Blogs 2011
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"The festival is connected with the documentary called 'Nollywood Babylon' made by some Canadian film makers, where I happened to be the leading figure concerning the phenomenon that is called Nollywood," the Edo born internationally acclaimed film maker recounted.
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Every once in a while, we need to be reminded of Nollywood, that is, Nigeria's film industry, the third largest in the world.
GreenCine Daily 2009
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A few weeks ago, ... industry popularly known as Nollywood has witnessed massive influx of new actors and actresses.
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Trapped Dream is a thriller from Nigeria - a so-called Nollywood film - about Chike and his ill-fated attempt to get to Europe.
euronews 2009
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NIGERIA'S film industry, colloquially known as Nollywood, is hoping to take inspiration from Bollywood producers.
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Every once in a while, we need to be reminded of Nollywood, that is, Nigeria's film industry, the third largest in the world.
GreenCine Daily 2009
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While Nollywood is being celebrated ... industry popularly known as Nollywood has witnessed massive influx of new actors and actresses.
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Nigeria's 'Nollywood' - Where African Celluloid Dreams Roll Out Fast And Furious Former CIA Man: Don't Bet on Israel Bombing Iran on My Speculation!
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