According to Businessday NG, the Idoma filmmaking community has officially inaugurated a new national executive council to lead the indigenous film sector. Sir David Ejembi was sworn in as the National President during a colorful ceremony attended by key stakeholders and cultural ambassadors in Benue State.
The move is designed to professionalize the “Idoma Nollywood” sub-sector and enhance its visibility both within Nigeria and on the international stage. The new leadership has pledged to focus on digital distribution and strategic partnerships to ensure that indigenous stories reach a wider audience.
In addition to the national body, a new Abuja chapter was established to better coordinate with government agencies and international distributors based in the capital. This strategic expansion signals a maturing of ethnic-focused cinema within the broader Nollywood framework.
The inauguration has been met with optimism by practitioners who believe that a structured leadership will help attract investment and improve production standards for Idoma-language films.
* BDSunday (Life): “Idoma Nollywood appoints new national leadership to herald a bold new era for indigenous cinema.”
* Sir David Ejembi (Official Statement): “We are committed to taking Idoma stories to the world through innovation and collaboration.”
Echotitbits take: While mainstream Nollywood (English and Yoruba) gets the most press, the rise of organized indigenous cinema groups like this is where the real cultural preservation happens. If they successfully pivot to streaming platforms as promised, we could see a “Greenwood” style boom for Benue-based creatives. It’s a smart business move to decentralize away from just Lagos and Asaba.
Source: Businessday Nigeria — https://businessday.ng/life/article/idoma-nollywood-appoints-new-national-leadership-to-herald-a-bold-new-era-for-indigenous-cinema/ March 1, 2026
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