The Return of the Mercedes
Upward Mobility, the Good Life, and Nigerian Video Film
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23717798 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lindsey B Green-Simms (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Publication date | 2017-10-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Publisher | University of Minnesota Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.5749/minnesota/9781517901141.003.0005 |
| OpenAlex | W2765890482 |
| ISBN | 9781517901141 |
| Language | EN |
Chapter 4 examines the popular and low-budget Nollywood video films where the private luxury car is both a highly coveted object, typically seen driving down paved roads in posh neighborhoods, and a sign of wealth that is often acquired through criminality, witchcraft, magic, or fraud.
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |