Today, we aim to shed light on the pornography industry in Nigeria. This is not just about stating the obvious; our goal is to raise awareness so that individuals can be cautious of these facts and choose healthier alternatives for entertainment and escapism.
Commercial porn movies started production in Nigeria in 1999, but porn movies started finding their way into Nigeria between 1995 and 1998 during the prurient and corrupt military junta of the late Gen. Sani Abacha.
Recently, I discovered that the global pornography market is worth trillions of dollars, and the financial allure is one of the primary reasons it remains a highly profitable venture for unscrupulous investors, including those in Nigeria.
As highlighted by Reginald Johnson from Washington’s View, the financial backers and supporters of Nigeria's flourishing illicit porn industry include military officers, expatriate workers, politicians, businessmen, and oil workers.
Regrettably, the porn market in naija continues to expand rapidly, with many Nigerians participating in what has come to be known as “Nude Nollywood.” We have adult star the likes of Juliet simieon, daisy melanin.
Investigations have shown that a significant number of actresses featured in these pornographic videos are former sex workers or victims of sexual abuse or people who just want to support their families.
These “sex professionals” collaborate with their peers in Nigeria, alongside unemployed young men looking for quick financial gains, to produce and leak this tapes.