BBNaija star Pere Egbi says South African films are ahead of Nollywood, sparking debate and urging collaboration between both industries

Nigerian reality star Pere Egbi Nollywood opinion has stirred conversations after he declared that South African films are ahead of Nigeria’s movie industry.

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Taking to X, the BBNaija alum and actor praised South Africa’s film production, storytelling, and work ethics, urging Nollywood to collaborate rather than compete.

“No offense to my Nollywood colleagues but you see South Africa, they are ahead of us o when it comes to film production, story-telling, film making, work ethics, name it. They are ahead. We need to collaborate!” Pere wrote.

The post spread rapidly online, dividing opinions. While some Nigerians agreed with his take, highlighting South Africa’s growing influence on the global stage, others criticized him for “downplaying” Nollywood’s achievements.

His comments have since sparked broader debates about the state of African cinema, Nollywood’s global dominance, and the opportunities for regional collaborations that could further strengthen the continent’s creative industry.

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As discussions continue, Pere’s bold stance has reignited calls for Nollywood to embrace partnerships that could elevate storytelling and production standards across Africa.