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ABSTRACT
This study investigates the negative portrayal of godfatherism in Nigerian cinema, specifically Nollywood productions. Employing social realism theory, we explore how Nollywood films mirrors Nigerian society by incorporating godfather figures who embody societal corruption and threaten democratic values. The analysis focuses on two films, Gangs of Lagos and The Black Book, which depict godfathers abusing their power to fuel corruption and undermine democratic processes. A qualitative approach utilizing content analysis examines the films' linguistic aspects to reveal how these narratives portray godfatherism's detrimental effects. This study argues that Nollywood films serve as social commentary, highlighting the negative influence of godfatherism on Nigerian society.
