Representing Igbo Culture Authentically: Realism in The Cinematic Depiction of Áfàméfunà

Abstract

The focus of this work is on Southeast Nigeria and the Igbo people ( Ndi Igbo). We are going to navigate through their innovations and rich cultural heritage and practices as showcased in African cinema. There is a popular saying: Igbo enweghi Eze ( Igbo people do not have a King). Every Igbo man is a king on his own and he justifies his existence by making every effort to maintain his legacy.