One of the most popular hobbies among youths today is watching movies. Nigerian movie makers are good at what they do. They know exactly how to capture people, especially young people. So, we want to help you check how movies could be impacting you. If you are a parent or guardian, use these points to check how Nigerian movies impact youths around you.
A person’s life could be improved from watching movies, but could also be ruined. However, for some, watching movies leaves only a minor effect on them. How Nigerian movies impact youths is depending a lot on personality.
How Nigerian Movies Impact Youths
A film should not necessarily cover only positive topics to deliver valuable life lessons. A typical Nigerian movie mixes everything up, which is a good thing. Some key aspects to keep in mind include:
- Movies communicate more directly to young people in Nigeria than their parents do. They listen to the TV more than they listen to anyone else. So, movies that stress the importance of good behavior and values can be one of the best learning tools for youths.
Certain movies can be a great aid for education (Photo: USAID) - Just like in school, students understand things better when they watch a teacher demonstrate. Visualization helps you absorb what you are being thought. That is why watching movies can be a great learning tool.
- Nigerian movies bring friends together and encourage discussions among people. Some studies have revealed that watching movies have helped people suffering from social anxiety to overcome the condition.
- Movie characters have helped inspire and motivate people. Many have learned valuable life lessons from watching Nigerian movies.
- Watching movies can motivate people to change their negative lifestyle.
- Films are known to influence social behavior positively. This applies especially to movies based on real-life stories about famous and inspirational people.
- Young people often enjoy films about rumors, intrigues, and relationships. This can have both negative and positive effects. Some will pick up what they see on screen uncritical. Others will learn from the mistakes they see others doing and learn to see the difference between good and evil as well as help them in decision making.
A good movie can cheer you up - Not only does Nigerian movies entertain you. They are also very good antidepressants. Certain Nigerian movies can just make your day especially on days that you are having a bad mood.
- Often, people who are selected to play movie characters are people with appealing appearances. This is further emphasized by all the make-up and styling applied before they go in front of the camera. This could lead to low confidence and the feeling of not looking good enough for some youths. The good thing about this is that it motivates boys and girls to take care of their appearance. This also leads to a lot of self-development and personal growth in young people.
