Why Nollywood can't afford lifetime royalties to actors

    Anthony Udugba | Top Stories | Apr 24, 2026    
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The debate over lifetime royalties in Nollywood is currently hitting a wall of hard math. While the sentiment points toward a more dignified future for performers, the economic architecture of Nigerian cinema remains ill-equipped to sustain such a burden. The discourse highlights the structural fragility of one of Africa's largest film industries.

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