THE ROLE OF INEM AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE IN CHINENYE AWORAH’S SHANTY TOWN

The society has experienced a range of disorder, tussle, sycophancy, chaos, betrayal, oppression, murder, deception, corruption, intrigues and other socal vices. The Nigerian filss have reflected much on social behaviour and its negative effect, which is the problem that this research seeks to investigate through the analysis of a selected Nigerian film. The objectives of the research are to assess: the social content in Nigerian film and the actors as instruments for social change; and to popularise Nigerian films in exposing social conditions. The research methodology is based on content analysis on social theme of Chinenye Nworah’s Shanty Town (Season 1: Episode 1-6). The reason for this selection is because the film reflects the Nigerian society and what is going on. The research also adopted library studies and observation in its qualitative research methodology.. The significance of the work is to show the extent to which characters in Nigerian films can play a role and act as an instrument for changing the society. The research findings indicate that actors in films can be instruments of social change. In conclusion the research proves that Nigerian films are not just for entertainment but viable tools to expose evil deeds in the society in an effort to them. The research recommends the use of Nigerian films and actors being instruments for sensitizing and promoting social consciousness for social change.