Cities Where You Can Meet Nollywood Stars in Nigeria

Do you wish to meet Nollywood stars like Tonto Dike, Pete Edochie and Patience Ozokwor or even watch the making of a Nollywood movie?  We have a simple solution to make your wish come true.  There are some cities in Nigeria where you can actually bump into these stars while they make blockbuster movies. A lot of Nigerians met with Rita Dominic when she was shooting ‘Iyore’ in Benin, and people have witnessed the filming of movies like  ‘Dazzling Mirage’ and ‘Invasion 1897′. Here, we are going to tell you some cities where you are likely to meet most Nollywood stars.
Lagos

Enugu may be the home of a lot of Nollywood stars, but Lagos is where the creativity begins in Nollywood. The city has amazing places like the Makoko slum, the Third Mainland Bridge and even the island that gives movies breathtaking scenes. This is one city where you can find almost every Nollywood star in malls, bus stops, and even inside buses or trains. Lagos has made meeting Nollywood stars very simple. Why not take a trip to this city and meet your favourite stars?
Enugu

Enugu is the African film production hub and Nollywood haven with its generous value, enchanting beauty, little traffic, and unforgettable hospitality.  You may be with friends in Ngwo Pine Forest and Awhum Waterfall for a tourist visit and come across some producers and stars making blockbuster movies. Enugu is another place where Nollywood has quickly transformed.

Calabar 

The Canaan City has a lot of Nollywood locations such as the Tinapa Free Zone & Resort. The beauty of the city has always attracted movie stars to it. You are likely to meet these stars at local joints and even watch as movies are made. Aside meeting stars, you would have a great time in this city where plantain and bush meats are served at some of the spots.

Jo*s*

Jos has been on the forefront of movie making in Nigeria. It is where the Nigeria Film Corporation’s headquarters is located. Some called it the next ‘Hollywood’  city in Africa,  and surely it is slowly becoming that city. Even international movie makers are seen coming here to create movies like ‘Soweto’ (1986).    

Abeokuta

One of the most talked about movies in Nigeria, ‘Ake’ was shot in Abeokuta. Wole Soyinka’s childhood memoir was based on this movie. After this movie, Abeokuta has become a hotspot where you can meet a lot of Nollywood stars.

Asaba

Source: asaba.com