Former Big Brother Naija housemate Pere Egbi has sparked varied reactions on social media after stating that South Africa's movie industry is ahead of Nigeria's Nollywood.

In a post on X dated August 18, 2025, the reality star suggested that Nollywood—widely regarded as the third-largest film industry globally—should pursue more partnerships with its South African counterparts.

"No offense to my Nollywood colleagues, but you see South Africa, they are ahead of us o when it comes to film production, storytelling, filmmaking, work ethics—you name it. They are ahead. We need to collaborate!"

The actor’s post spread like wildfire, igniting a wave of online reactions. While some agreed with his perspective, others criticized his stance. Not long after, conversations began to swirl around the state of filmmaking in both countries.

No offense to my Nollywood colleagues but you see South Africa, they are ahead of us o when it comes to film production, story telling, film making, work ethics, name it. They are ahead. We need to collaborate!

— Pere Egbi ✊🏾 (@PereEgbi) August 18, 2025

Coming from someone that just entered Nollywood yesterday. Nigeria Nollywood has every category , there are sophisticated movies, there are low budget movies, there are movies for the religious, there are also movies for ghetto people it comes in all spices and the good part it…

— (I-AM-) MASTER CHIEF. (@Dollarb2) August 19, 2025

Many South Africans like myself prefer Nollywood & Bollywood for their wholesome, family orientated storylines.

— Longlive Supa Mega ✊🏿 (@iThando) August 19, 2025

Yes true, South Africa is the best in film making in the whole of Africa followed by Nigeria.

South African production houses are good with:

1. Well-Written Script
Believable dialogue, structured narrative.

2. Visionary Direction
Consistent tone & style 😂
3. Cinematography…

— Prime Minister of South Africa (@SAPresidentZA) August 19, 2025

Even South Africans will disagree with you.

— Owolabi Adesola Abass, MBA ~ 🇳🇬 (@AbassAdesola) August 19, 2025