CFCC’S Fall Lecture Series to Explore Success of Nigeria’s Film Industry

November 10, 2026

Promotional flyer for Cape Fear Community College’s Humanities Fall Lecture Series, “Nigeria’s Film Industry: The Success of Informality.” The lecture explores Nollywood and how informal networks and practices contribute to its success. Presented by Dr. Lani Akande on Thursday, November 19, from 12:30 to 1:45 PM at CFCC Downtown Campus, Union Station Auditorium, U-170. Free and open to the public; no reservation required. The design features a red and orange African-inspired patterned background with black silhouettes of a vintage film camera, film reels, and filmstrips.

Wilmington, NC (November 10, 2026) – Cape Fear Community College’s Humanities and Education Department continues its Fall Lecture Series on Thursday, November 19, with a presentation exploring Nigeria’s thriving film industry, known as Nollywood.

The free event, titled Nigeria’s Film Industry: The Success of Informality, will take place from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Union Station Auditorium (U-170) on CFCC’s Downtown Campus.

The program will examine how informal networks and practices have contributed to Nollywood’s growth and success.

The discussion will be led by Lani Akande, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Akande specializes in African cinema, Nigeria’s Nollywood film industry, and African perspectives on filmmaking.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Nollywood’s influence on global cinema while exploring the industry through an African lens.

The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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