RECLAIMING CULTURAL NARRATIVE: AN EXAMINATION OF NIGERIAN CINEMA'S ROLE IN SHAPING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND NATIONAL IMAGE
Abstract
This study examined the role of Nigerian cinema in shaping cultural identity and the national image, focusing on its potential to reclaim indigenous cultural narratives. The background of the study was rooted in the increasing global influence of Nollywood and the need to counter negative stereotypes through authentic storytelling. The research adopted a [insert your design, e.g., Descriptive Survey or Qualitative Content Analysis] design, anchored on [insert your theory, e.g., Cultivation Theory or Representation Theory]. Data were collected using [insert tool, e.g., a structured questionnaire or an observation checklist] from a sample of [insert sample size, e.g., 200 respondents]. The findings revealed that Nigerian films significantly influence view
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