Brooks Eti-Inyene on Writing Africa's First Kava Original

Brooks Eti-Inyene, the screenwriter for "A Mama Deola Wedding Story," was unaware she was writing Africa's first Kava Original until she was deep into her drafts. The project was described as larger than YouTube, but specifics were not confirmed initially.

She dedicated months to transforming Mama Deola, a character known from online skits, into a feature film lead. In her interview, she discusses her efforts to incorporate a dual love story into the script and reflects on the recognition and value that Nigerian screenwriters deserve.

Eti-Inyene believes that the power dynamics in Nollywood are shifting, with skit makers positioned to benefit from this change. She cites examples of skit creators like Broda Shaggi, Mr Macaroni, and KieKie, who have successfully transitioned into significant roles within the industry, indicating a blurring line between skit creators and Nollywood actors.