Slumdog Millionaire and Nollywood By Reuben Abati TOYIN Subair, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of HiTV, the Nigerian-owned cable television network, sat across the table at the Sheraton. He couldn't contain his excitement about Slumdog Millionaire. "That is what our actors and actresses in Nollywood should be aiming for", he exclaimed. "A single rags to riches story by Indian actors. It was the star film at this year's Oscars. If the Indians can do it, Nigerians can do it too. If we want to rebrand Nigeria, that is what we should be doing. Slumdog Millionaire is a great branding opportunity for India." He is absolutely right. But a Nigerian film winning the Oscars will require a lot more than wishful thinking. Everyone is talking about Slumdog Millionaire. It won at this year's Oscars, on Sunday, February 22, eight Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapte...
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