Not all acting in movies is fictitious or unrealistic. Similar to how Hollywood has a large number of films that are based on actual occurrences. Moreover, some Nollywood films have been based on real-life events.
These movies are acted in a way that helps viewers understand the true purpose of the narrative.
Non-fiction films may not be able to capture the entire event exactly as it occurred in actuality, but they will undoubtedly highlight the most important aspects of the narrative.
1. 93 Days
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A Nollywood film called 93 days was inspired by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria. The heroes who gave their all to ensure that the Ebola virus was kept under control in Nigeria are the focus of the story.
It is especially dedicated to Ameyo Adadevoh, a well-known Nigerian doctor. for the crucial part she played in preventing a widespread epidemic from the virus.
On the 19th of August 2014, Adadevoh died from the Ebola virus in quarantine.
2. Issakaba
Issakaba, a 2000 Nollwood film, is a true-life event-based story. An anagram of the word “Issakaba” is “Bakassi Boys,” a unique vigilante gang who fought against crimes including armed robbery and murder.
It is also based on the conflict with Eddy Nawgu, a well-known and strong sorcerer who was accused of being a false prophet who assisted thieves, performed human sacrifices, and was in possession of illegal weaponry.
Similar to the movie, The Bakassi child made numerous futile attempts to seize the sorcerer before succeeding.
3. Apaye
The narrative of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, a real-life relative of former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, is told in the Nollywood film Apaye.
The theme of the tale is motherly love. It demonstrates Yepayeye’s struggles to overcome many obstacles while raising her six children alone.
She succeeded in making sure her children were upright and led happy lives despite the significant challenges.
4. Trials Of Igho
The movie Trials of Igho is based on a real-life event. Chris Eneaji served as the film’s director.
It depicts the tale of a man who was jailed for the murder of a man who had an affair with his wife. When he was released from prison, he discovered he had killed the wrong person.
He then decided to go after the right person this time and spend the rest of his life in jail.
It is a tragic story that was acted the way it occurred in reality, which is the reason why the movie never had a happy ending.
5. Oyenusi
The main cast member of the Nollywood film Oyenusi is Odunlade Adekola. It depicts the tale of famed Nigerian criminal Ishola Oyenusi, who was once responsible for a great deal of human terror.
Oyenusi, who initially pretended to be a doctor, afterwards committed murder, carjacking, and armed robbery.
He was spiritually strengthened, which gave him great power.
He was often apprehended and imprisoned, yet he continued getting out.
He was frequently arrested and given a death sentence until being caught in 1971.
He and the other members of his gang were both killed by a firing squad.