The feature-length series “Sounds of Nollywood” is scheduled to debut in March
The show gives viewers an exclusive look at the sound design process of some of Nollywood‘s most significant productions.
The breakthrough documentary series Sounds of Nollywood, which highlights the unsung heroes of the Nigerian film industry—the sound designers and composers that bring cinematic experiences to life—is about to premiere. WeTalkSound and Inside Nollywood are excited to announce this.
This series, which has a March 13 launch date, will take viewers behind the scenes of the sound design for some of Nollywood’s most well-known productions, such as Battle on Buka Street, Anikulapo, The Black Book, Jagun Jagun, and Collision Course.
The documentary takes viewers on an engaging tour via the inventiveness and artistic talent of top industry experts. WeTalkSound presents the documentary in association with Nollywood.
The show includes:
Ava Momoh is the composer of Cake, Over the Bridge, and Collision Course.
Swallow, Citation, and Aníkúlápó were composed by Anu Afolayan.
The Black Book, Blood Sisters, Lionheart, Okafor’s Law, and October 1 were all composed by Kulanen Ikyo.
The composer of Jagun Jagun, Gangs of Lagos, Brotherhood, Battle on Buka Street, and King of Thieves is Tolu Obanro.
‘DJ Klem’ Kponu, Clement, is the composer of Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, Halima’s Choice, Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters, and Fishbone.
WeTalkSound CEO Dolapo Amusat said of Sounds of Nollywood: “It’s a celebration of passion, creativity, and invention, not merely a documentary series. With the use of personal interviews and engrossing behind-the-scenes video, viewers will comprehend the crucial function that movies’ emotional impact is shaped in part by sound design.
“From pulse-pounding combat scenes to poignant dramatic moments, our series highlights the amazing ability and dedication of everyone who makes it all attainable.”
We encourage viewers to delve into the complex craft of music composition and sound design found in Nigerian films with Sounds of Nollywood. This project explores the varied soundscape of Nollywood, presenting the distinct fusion of cultural inspirations and artistic expressions that define the sounds in the most important projects in the industry. The sounds range from traditional rhythms to modern beats.
“By showcasing the work of talented audiologists and composers from across Nigeria, we desire to emphasize an unstudied part of Nollywood’s character – the music,” says Anita Eboigbe, co-founder of In Nollywood. —the soundtrack to its movies—and hope that others will be motivated by this. Our series aims to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of sound design and how it can revolutionize film, particularly in Nollywood.”
You may watch Sounds of Nollywood on the WeTalkSound YouTube channel. On March 13, 2024, all five of the documentary’s episodes will be accessible for viewing.
