Title:   CONNECTING MISBEHAVIOUR OF AFRICAN YOUTHS TO MOVIES: EXPERIENCES FROM NIGERIA IN VIEW OF THE NFVCB ACT

Abstract
Sight is one of the major senses in the body. It is commonly said that people become what they behold. This underscores the importance of films, videos and cinemas which have become part of daily realities that are seen. Everyone watches films and videos as they are generally entertaining, educative, and relaxing, but could also incite. Youths spend most of their time on them, and thus are the most influenced. This is evident in their way of life as they choose role models from among their favourite actors and actresses, copying their life styles and mannerisms. Africa is a youthful continent with Nigeria ranking first in terms of youthful population. This offers opportunities for development while posing challenges. The opportunities can only be exploited when the youths are caught young. One of the ways of doing this is by ensuring that they watch the right films. This necessitates the adoption of censoring laws which in Nigeria is the National Film and Video Censors Board Act. It classifies all films and videos whether locally produced or imported, setting criteria for licensing. Employing doctrinal methodology, using primary and secondary data sources, this study examines the National Film and Video Censors Board Act and its influence on the youths in the light of norms encapsulated in the constitutionally recognized national motto and ethics. While applauding the Act, the researchers find that National Film and Video Censors Board possesses less stringent standard that promotes lack of implementation. The study recommends further strengthening and full implementation.
Keywords: Experiences, Misbehaviours, Movies, NFVCB Act, Nollywood and Youths.

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Publication Date: 2023-04-06