Non-Linear Storytelling of Nollywood Tragedy Films: Its Impact among Women in Preserving Cultural Heritage: A Study of Women in Bida, Niger State
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| author | Adeline O. Nkwam-Uwaoma & Joy Chinwe Anyanwu |
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| contents | <p class="MsoNormal"><span>This study examines women’s engagement with non-linear tragedy films in Bida, Niger State, with emphasis on awareness, understanding, and cultural relevance. The study adopted survey research </span><span>method, using </span><span>questionnaire as the instrument to get responses from 380 respondents which is the sample size determined using Krejcie and Morgan method. Findings revealed that engagement is moderate, as 54.7% of the respondents occasionally watch such films, however awareness remains relatively low, indicating limited familiarity. In terms of perception, 42.1% of respondents easily understand non-linear tragedy films, but 40.3% feels less emotionally connected to the characters in the film. This suggests that the narrative style may be understood, but may not always lead to emotional involvement expected in non-linear tragedy films. The study also highlights the cultural value of non-linear storytelling, with 41.8% of respondents acknowledging its role in preserving cultural heritage and reflecting societal values, particularly regarding gender activities. Despite these benefits, there is still preference for traditional linear storytelling with 36.1%. The researcher therefore recommends amongst others that </span><span>Nollywood industry should increase the frequency of non-linear storytelling film distribution, marketing and consumption in Bida, Niger State. The content of non-linear storytelling should be made easy to understand as this will impact on preservation of cultural heritage, enhance societal values among women.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Non-Linear Storytelling of Nollywood Tragedy Films: Its Impact among Women in Preserving Cultural Heritage: A Study of Women in Bida, Niger State Adeline O. Nkwam-Uwaoma & Joy Chinwe Anyanwu Non-linear storytelling, Nollywood, tragedy films, audience perception, emotional engagement, cultural heritage. <p class="MsoNormal"><span>This study examines women’s engagement with non-linear tragedy films in Bida, Niger State, with emphasis on awareness, understanding, and cultural relevance. The study adopted survey research </span><span>method, using </span><span>questionnaire as the instrument to get responses from 380 respondents which is the sample size determined using Krejcie and Morgan method. Findings revealed that engagement is moderate, as 54.7% of the respondents occasionally watch such films, however awareness remains relatively low, indicating limited familiarity. In terms of perception, 42.1% of respondents easily understand non-linear tragedy films, but 40.3% feels less emotionally connected to the characters in the film. This suggests that the narrative style may be understood, but may not always lead to emotional involvement expected in non-linear tragedy films. The study also highlights the cultural value of non-linear storytelling, with 41.8% of respondents acknowledging its role in preserving cultural heritage and reflecting societal values, particularly regarding gender activities. Despite these benefits, there is still preference for traditional linear storytelling with 36.1%. The researcher therefore recommends amongst others that </span><span>Nollywood industry should increase the frequency of non-linear storytelling film distribution, marketing and consumption in Bida, Niger State. The content of non-linear storytelling should be made easy to understand as this will impact on preservation of cultural heritage, enhance societal values among women.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> |
| title | Non-Linear Storytelling of Nollywood Tragedy Films: Its Impact among Women in Preserving Cultural Heritage: A Study of Women in Bida, Niger State |
| topic | Non-linear storytelling, Nollywood, tragedy films, audience perception, emotional engagement, cultural heritage. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19945695 |