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29/07/2025

NEW BOOK ALERT! (Please repost 🙏)
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‎"Pioneering NOLLYWOOD: The Trials and the Errors (An Autoethnographic Account)" by Eliel Otote A is finally out!

“The book is notable not just for its personal storytelling but for its academic and archival value. It includes a curated list of hundreds of Nollywood Actors, Filmmakers, and film titles; graphic impressions and visual materials offering historical context; reflections and timelines useful to scholars, cultural historians, and students; and in-depth analysis of the Nigerian creative scene from the 1980s to the present day...” -Vanguard, July 25, 2025.
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This Nolly-pedia, in over 800 pages, acknowledges the trailblazers who gave Nollywood a context through administration, practice and the er****on of developmental structures; and film scholars who gave the brand an academic context and coloration.

‎Take action. Get a copy today!
‎Available in both E-book/PDF and Paperback formats on:

‎*Payhip: (E-Book /PDF) https://payhip.com/ElielBooks

‎*Selar: (E-Book /PDF) https://selar.com/m/eliel-otote-aiweriagbon1

*Amazon: (Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/author/elielototea



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11/07/2025

Step behind the curtains of Nollywood with this classic book:
“Pioneering NOLLYWOOD: The Trials and the Errors (An Autoethnographic Account)” by Eliel Otote A.
Live on Amazon, Payhip and Selar on July 30th, 2025!
It's a true account of blood, sweat, sacrifice, and cinema. A raw, honest, and deeply personal journey through the birth of the Nigeria’s Nollywood brand.
Based on lived experience by a veteran Nollywood practitioner, Administrator and scholar.
In sharing his story, Eliel also shares the story of countless others-mentors, collaborators, and visionaries-whose voices are echoed through conversations, shared experiences, and cultural contributions. This work is dedicated to them, and to future generations who will build on what was started.
Available in both E-book and Paperback formats (on Pre-order) .obaseki

04/07/2025

The Nolly-pedia: "Pioneering NOLLYWOOD: The Trials And The Errors (An Autoethnographic Account)" is a textbook documenting the novel efforts of Filmmakers who broke the creative jinx of film-making and democratized the process to enable many enthusiasts to tell their stories.

In the book, the author-Eliel Otote A. - presents an unbiased account of the development and evolution of the "Nollywood brand", from the Practitioners` point of view. And in his usual sincerity, Eliel does not fail to highlight the possible errors in the efforts.

Here is an excerpt from the book:

“Nollywood is not by magic. It is a product of evolution that has taken decades to materialize, through dint of hard work, thoughtful planning, collective efforts-trials and errors-by a few future-focused Practitioners, even in the face of distractions and detraction. And the evolution continues until it truly becomes an industry, hoping many more practitioners would drop individualism for collectivism” -Eliel Otote A. (Author)




https://www.amazon.com/author/elielototea

02/07/2025

🎬 NEW BOOK ALERT!

"That's a great academic feat, Eliel."
"Almost an encyclopedia."

Those are the words of Dr. Chika Onu, the celebrated Nollywood Pioneer Director of Living in Bo***ge 2, about the book:

"Pioneering NOLLYWOOD:
The Trials and the Errors
(An Autoethnographic Account)" by Eliel Otote A.

"Indeed, with almost 600 Practitioners profiled and over 3000 movie titles curated in this book, with over 800 pages, you can call it 'Nolly-pedia'"
- Eliel Otote A., (Author)

📘 Available now, both in E-book and Paperback formats, on Amazon, Selar and Payhip (Pre-order).

Release date is July 30th, 2025!

Own a piece of African cinema history.

29/06/2025

🎬 A Story That Must Be Told...

“Pioneering NOLLYWOOD: The Trials and the Errors (An Autoethnographic Account)” By Eliel Otote A. is live on Amazon on July 30th 2025!

This groundbreaking book offers a deep, insider view into the earliest days of Nollywood-its struggles, its breakthroughs, and the untold sacrifices made to build Africa’s most prolific film industry.

Whether you're a film lover, researcher, student, or storyteller, this is a must-read.

Based on real-life experiences.

Rich in cultural and academic value.

Available in both E-book and Paperback formats on Amazon (Pre-order). Get a copy for keep 👍

03/05/2025

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20/04/2025

Check out Eliel Otote A (MR. DEPUTY)’s video.

16/04/2025

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12/04/2025

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01/04/2025

HAPPY NEW MONTH to you and your family!

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21/03/2025

Nosyyyy Papalolo is in your neighborhood again! What is he upto this time? 😂
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"FANNING EYELASHES" is a comedy skit, with Papalolo in his nosy elements. What is he upto this time around? ...

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