Exploring Nollywood

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Exploring Nollywood: A Black History Month Celebration

Join us for a night celebrating the vibrant Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, at Regent Theatre, Ontario Tech, on Wednesday, February 26 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to dive into the world of Nollywood, regardless of whether you're a seasoned fan or new to vibrant film industry. Explore the rich history, global impact, and exciting future of Nollywood.

The event will include live musical performances, a facilitated discussion about the Nollywood industry between Dr. Godwin Simon and Dr. Wesley Crichlow, and a film screening of the movie Conversations in Transit.

This event is hosted in partnership with the City of Oshawa, Ontario Tech University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, and Ontario Tech Student Life. The film is supplied by Circuit TV.

For any questions or feedback, please email [email protected].

About Black History Month

During Black History Month, we honour the enormous contributions that Black people have made, and continue to make, in all areas of society. Black History Month is about celebrating the resilience of Black communities, recognizing the achievements of Black Canadians and honouring the determination to work towards a more inclusive and diverse Canada where everyone has every opportunity to flourish.

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