Defending the Nollywood movie industry, filmmakers Ego Boyo and Blessing Egbe have responded to recent backlash against some movies.
Blessing Egbe took to Twitter to explain that Nollywood producers create humorous movies in line with audience preferences. She argued that movies with “quack jokes” succeed at the box office because Nigerians rush to watch films featuring Instagram comedians and reality show stars.
In her tweet, she stated;
Many producers follow trends. They make films that make you laugh because YOU asked 4 it! YOU RUSHED to d cinemas & laughed at quack jokes because your Instagram comedy/ big brother stars were in it. YOU made these films top box office hits. Now U complain? Pls manage it like dat
Retweeting Blessing Egbe’s post, Ego Boyo asserted that they make “serious” movies, which are often overlooked by Nigerian audiences. She added;
Exactly! Please tell them.. And for all the ones shouting Ng Film industry should make more films that are serious, or this, that and the other ….. WE HAVE and you don’t fu*** watch..deal
