Abstract :
In south-eastern Nigeria, archaeological sites confirm sophisticated civilizations dating from at least ad 900, when fine bronze statues were crafted by predecessors of the modern-day Igbo people. These early peoples, who almost certainly had welldeveloped trade links, were followed by the Nri ... (Microsoft, 2006) The story of the video film industry in Nigeria cannot be told without mentioning the contributions of the Igbos of South-East Nigeria. In fact the Igbo ethnic group have played a central role in the development of the Industry. That the stories and the locations are predominantly eastern is simply in accordance and agreement with the popular saying that he who pays the piper detects the tune. This is not to say that the Industry is ethnic in outlook, but the special mercantile approach of the Igbos has truly brought the activities of the Industry to the fore before the world. It is on account of these contributions that Nollywood is born. Following the history of film making in Nigeria starting from the use of celluloid, reversal stock TV serials etc, it is evident that Nigerians have continued to make videos in different languages without much success until the release of Living in Bondage (1992) by Nek Videos.
