Aesthetics of contemporary Nigerian video films and television drama

This summary provides an overview of the various aspects of Nigerian video films and TV dramas. Chapter 1 critiques the distribution strategy and commercial interests in serialized films. Chapter 2 explores the theme of money rituals and advocates for promoting honest hard work. Chapter 3 discusses the responsible portrayal of sex scenes in Nollywood films. Chapter 4 analyzes acting techniques in Nigerian video films and suggests improvements. Chapter 5 emphasizes storytelling and conveying meaningful messages. Chapter 6 addresses aesthetics and technical flaws in Nollywood directing. Chapter 7 explores film's role in addressing social problems and highlights collaboration. Chapter 8 examines social criticism in TV dramas and its role in driving social change. Chapter 9 discusses morality in children's TV dramas, advocating for moral-focused productions. Chapter 10 explores the contributions of TV drama to national development. Finally, Chapter 11 advocates for documentary drama as a genre of history and proposes producing a documentary on Professor Saad Abubakar's biography. The book emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation, responsible storytelling, and social impact.

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Jacob Ioraa Ph.D is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. He holds a Diploma, BA and MA in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, and a Ph.D in Theatre Arts from the University of Abuja. His research interests include; Film Studies, Dramatic Theory & Criticism, TV and Radio Drama.