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Neele Siebers

    Religiosität und Kirchlichkeit in den alten und neuen Bundesländern
    Die Rolle der Ethnologie in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
    The Presentation of Religion in popular West-African Video Films and their Impact on the Society
    • 2010

      The increasing popularity of West-African video films, particularly from Ghana and Nigeria, has transformed them into a significant component of contemporary African popular culture since the 1990s. These films have gained such prominence that they frequently overshadow Hollywood productions, reflecting a shift in cultural consumption and identity within the region. This seminar paper explores the implications of this trend within the context of religion and media in selected West-African countries.

      The Presentation of Religion in popular West-African Video Films and their Impact on the Society