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The Digest:

Nigerian actor and BBNaija alumnus Pere Egbi has sparked a new conversation in the film industry, stating that South Africa is ahead of Nollywood in filmmaking and work ethics.

Key Points:

  • BBNaija's Pere Egbi claims South Africa's movie industry is superior.
  • He said this is true for filmmaking, storytelling, and work ethics.
  • Egbi made the statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
  • He added that Nollywood needs to collaborate with South Africa.
  • His comments have reignited debates on Nollywood's quality.
  • Nigeria is the second-largest film producer by volume.
  • Critics often cite Nollywood's struggles with quality and distribution.

Pere Egbi's statement adds a public voice to a long-standing debate. While Nollywood is prolific, his comments challenge the industry's quality, suggesting that South Africa has set a new Industry Bar for African filmmaking.

Sources: Vanguard News, Pere Egbi (X/Twitter post)