NIGERIAN MOVIES AND THE INCREASE IN SUICIDE RATE AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTH AND TEENAGERS

Abstract

This study was based to find a connection between the rising suicide rate among Nigerian youth and the popularity of Nigerian films. The study made use of the explanatory mixed method design to collect data from 382 respondents who were conveniently sampled. Covenant University students in Ogun state, numbering approximately 8490, served as the study population. In line with the objectives of this research, a total of 382 people were selected at random from the whole population using Taro Yamane's formula as the sampling method. The instrument of data collection used was the structured questionnaire and interview guides It was discovered via this research that certain Nollywood films, like any other genre of cinema, might have a detrimental impact on people. The research concluded that film makers need ethical reorientation, which should be accomplished via the dissemination of information in the form of seminars, conferences, and the like. The regulatory authorities should keep evaluating film schools' curricula with a focus on boosting the number of morally and intellectually stimulating films in circulation. That frequent conferences, seminars, and colloquium be organized for kids by school administrators, government, parents, educational psychologists, instructors, and even religious groups to raise awareness on the effect of Nollywood movies (bad themes) on our youth and teenagers.