A new museum dedicated to preserving Nigeria's film history, Nollywood, is set to open in Lagos in February 2025. The permanent exhibition will be housed at the historic Glover Memorial Hall.
The MoNICA Centre and Lufodo Group have partnered to create a permanent exhibition at the historic Glover Memorial Hall in the heart of Lagos Island. The idea is to establish a new Lagos museum dedicated to preserving Nigeria ’s film history . The permanent exhibition will open in February 2025 at the Glover Memorial Hall. Nollywood , the world’s second-largest film industry by output, has evolved through distinct eras—from the 19th century to the present.
Since colonial times, the Golden Age, the video film era, and now the New Nigerian Cinema and streaming era, Nollywood has profoundly influenced millions across Nigeria and Africa’s cultural values, beliefs, and perspectives. In a statement on Saturday, the co-CEO of Glover Memorial Hall, Joke Silva, said: “Hosting Losing Daylight as a permanent exhibition here is a perfect fit. This venue played an instrumental role in shaping the film industry we celebrate today. It’s symbolic, full-circle, and a reminder of how art and culture thrive when institutions join force
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