ENUGU RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF “SHANTY TOWN” A NOLLYWOOD MOVIE AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study examined Enugu residents’ perception of “shanty town” a Nollywood movie and its effects on the campaigns against prostitution in Nigeria”. The study therefore ascertained through quantitative evidence the level of exposure to nollywood movies among Enugu residents; whether Enugu residents are exposed to “shanty town” a movie of the Nollywood film industry; the effectiveness of the movie “shanty town” in creating awareness on prostitution among Enugu residents; the effectiveness of the movie “shanty town” in the fight against prostitution in Nigeria as well as the relationship between Nollywood movie and the campaigns against prostitution in Nigeria. In doing this, survey research methodological approach was adopted for the execution of the study. A total of 400respondents were sampled from the population of study using Taro Yamane formula at 5% error margin. The study adopted cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using the questionnaire and analysed using simple percentage distribution table. However, hypotheses were tested using chi-square statistical formula. The findings of the study amongst others showed that the movie “shanty town” is very effective in the fight against prostitution in Nigeria. It was therefore recommended amongst others that Nollywood should produce more films to depict justice for victims of forced prostitution and sex trafficking as well as conviction of sex traffickers and prostitution syndicates. This will serve as deterrent to others in engaging in such acts.