Actor Pere Egbi has openly stated that South Africa currently outpaces Nollywood in several key aspects of filmmaking. In a direct and honest comment, he pointed out that South African filmmakers consistently lead in storytelling, production quality, work ethics, and overall execution.
As a former Big Brother Naija housemate and a growing voice in the entertainment space, Pere Egbi didn’t shy away from praising Nollywood’s growth and increasing global presence. However, he emphasized that South Africa has made faster and more noticeable progress, especially in raising industry standards and technical excellence.
Pere Egbi urged Nigerian filmmakers to embrace collaboration rather than competition. He believes that if Nollywood joins forces with South Africa’s film industry, both countries could elevate African cinema and strengthen its global impact.
He wrote, “No offense to my Nollywood colleagues, but you see South Africa? They’ve moved ahead of us in film production, storytelling, filmmaking, and work ethics name it. They’re ahead. We need to collaborate!”
Egbi’s perspective serves as a call to action for cross-border collaboration in African cinema. By learning from one another and joining forces, African filmmakers can raise the bar and tell stories that resonate on a global level.
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