Research Areas

Malawian Film Industry, Indigenous Language Films of Africa and Film for Development (FfD).,

Profile

Solomon Idyo is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Film and Photography at the University of Malawi, where he contributes to developing a new generation of filmmakers for Malawi and Africa at large. With expertise in screenwriting, acting, directing, and other areas of film production, he is actively involved in delivering on a curriculum that aligns with ever-evolving industry demands. Idyo is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Theatre and Film Arts at the University of Jos, Nigeria, specializing in Film Arts. He had previously earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Film Culture & Archival Studies, by the University of Jos/National Film Institute, Jos, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree from the National Film Institute, in affiliation with the University of Jos. Idyo's primary research interests include the Malawian Film Industry, Indigenous Language Films of Africa and Film for Development (FfD). He has published papers in reputable journals, including the "Nigerian Theatre Journal", and has twice facilitated Production Workshop at the National Film Institute, Jos, guiding students to produce short films. Idyo has screenplays in the pipeline for production but aside film, he is a budding playwright and theatre practitioner with play directing experience and three debut plays published in 2010: "The Voice of Conscience", "Another Incorruptible Judge", and "The Solid Girl". The latter two have since undergone transformation into new plays, performed in some high schools in Nigeria and awaiting formal premier and publication. Passionate about the arts, Idyo bridges scholarship, creativity, and industry, contributing to the future of African cinema and theatre.

Publications

• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon and Ogunsina, Toyin. “Adapting Nollywood Films for the Stage: Innovations and Challenges”. ELEGBAKNA: Journal of Theatre and Film Studies 3 (2025): 156-167. (2025)
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  Idyo, Solomon and Ogunsina, Toyin. “Analyzing the Intersections of Nigerian Literature and Film Lessons from David Orere’s Things Fall Apart Literary Adaptation”. THEODITE: Theatre of Dreams, Innovation, Talents and Experience 3 (2024): 265-284. (2024)
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• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon and Adediran K. Ademiju-Bepo. “Nollywood Films and the Niger Delta Crisis of Ecology in Nigeria”. Nigerian Theatre Journal: A Journal of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists. 24.2 (2024): 159-169. (2024)
  https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ntj.v24i2.4

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  Idyo, Solomon & Methuselah Jeremiah. “Online Streaming Platforms and Services: A Big Break for Nollywood in the Digital Era” Selections from Papers Presented at the 2022 KILAF: The Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market & Festival (2023): 52–68. (2023)
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• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon & Methuselah Jeremiah. “African Indigenous Language Films as Archivers and Promoters of Cultural and Traditional Practices: Lessons from the Restoration and Digitization of Shaihu Umar and Kulba Na Barna” Selections from Papers Presented at the 2022 KILAF: The Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market & Festival (2023): 125–147. (2023)
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• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon and Adediran K. Ademiju-Bepo. “Nollywood and the Challenge of Digital Archiving and Preservation in the Digital Era”. Nigerian Theatre Journal: A Journal of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists. 23.1-2 (2023): 176-186. (2023)
  https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ntj/article/view/250317

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• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon and Methuselah Jeremiah. “The Changing Narratives in Nollywood Movie Viewing through Online Streaming”. Nigerian Theatre Journal: A Journal of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists. 23.1-2 (2023): 38-47. (2023)
  https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ntj/article/view/250298

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• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon. “True African Content: An Indispensible Step Towards Creating a Global Market.” Selections from Papers Presented at the 2019 KILAF: The Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market & Festival (2022): 125–137. (2022)
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• Journal Article
  Idyo, Solomon and Methuselah Jeremiah. “Towards a Functional Film Archiving System in Nigeria: Addressing the Loopholes and Bottlenecks.” JOTAF: Jos Journal of Theatre, Arts and Film 4.1 (2021): 131–145. (2021)
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• Play Published
  The Voice of Conscience (2010)
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