Pere Egbi Urges Nollywood, South African Film Industry Unity

Nollywood and South African film industry need collaboration, says Pere Egbi, praising South Africa’s filmmaking edge and urging industry unity

Nollywood and South African Film Industry collaboration has been strongly advocated by reality TV star Pere Egbi, who believes a united effort could redefine African storytelling on a global scale.

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In a candid post shared on X, Egbi lauded the South African film industry for its superior production quality, storytelling mastery, disciplined work culture, and innovation — areas where he feels South Africa is “ahead” of Nollywood.

“No offense to my Nollywood colleagues, but you see South Africa, they are ahead of us when it comes to film production, storytelling, filmmaking, work ethics — name it.They are ahead. We need to collaborate,” Pere stated.

Despite Nollywood’s status as the world’s second-largest film industry by volume, churning out over 2,500 films annually, it continues to grapple with issues like inconsistent production standards, piracy, and infrastructural challenges.

Pere’s call to action isn’t just a critique — it’s a push for progress.

By fostering ties with South Africa’s well-structured film ecosystem, he believes Nollywood can evolve into a more powerful creative force.

The idea of cross-border partnerships could open doors to bigger budgets, shared talent pools, diverse storytelling perspectives, and better global visibility for African cinema.

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As African entertainment gains more international recognition, voices like Pere Egbi’s underscore a critical truth — that collaboration, not competition, is the future of film on the continent.