
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Yoruba Movies
The Roots of Yoruba Cinema Yoruba movies have long held a special place in Nigeria’s cultural landscape. Emerging in the 1960s through the efforts of theatrical legends like Hubert Ogunde, Duro Ladipo, and Moses Olaiya (Baba Sala), Yoruba cinema began as stage drama performances before transitioning to film. These early productions were deeply rooted in…