Before the era of cassettes and VCDs, Nigerian cinema was a theatrical affair. The roots of the industry can be traced back to the late 19th century with the introduction of the peephole viewing machines by European colonialists. However, the indigenous spirit of cinema was born from the Yoruba travelling theatre tradition.
One of the most profound contributions of the Nigerian movie industry, from the 70s onward, is its role in cultural preservation. Before the influx of indigenous films, Nigerian television was dominated by Mexican telenovelas, American sitcoms, and Chinese kung-fu movies. There was a genuine fear of cultural imperialism—the erosion of local dialects, dressing, and values in favor of Western ideals. 76 nigerian movie
The story of the movie is a historical fiction drama set against the backdrop of the unsuccessful 1976 military coup in Nigeria and the assassination of General Murtala Mohammed. The Core Story Before the era of cassettes and VCDs, Nigerian