Every few months, a Nollywood film breaks through a slick trailer, a viral trending topic, a cast stacked with fan favorites, and for a moment, it feels like the industry has finally arrived. Then you watch the film, and something’s off. The performances are strong. The visuals have clearly improved. But the story itself wobbles: a rushed third act, a subplot that goes nowhere, dialogue that explains feelings instead of showing them. This is the paradox at the heart of Nollywood storytelling today: an industry overflowing with raw talent that still can’t consistently deliver a tight, satisfying script. It’s not for lack of trying, and it’s definitely not for lack…