Nollywood Refocuses After Netflix’s Exit, Embraces New Investment Opportunities

Nollywood is rapidly evolving from informal, passion‑driven filmmaking into a structured, ROI‑based creative economy.

Private capital, led by firms like MBO Capital and financial initiatives at Chapel Hill Denham, is stepping in to close a pre‑production funding void left by global streamers.

With strong growth projections, global diaspora demand, and higher streaming revenues, Nollywood offers impressive return potential—but balancing creative freedom with investor discipline remains a key challenge.