Palaver (1926 film)
| Palaver | |
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| Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria | |
| Directed by | Geoffrey Barkas |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Palaver, otherwise known as Palaver: A Romance of Northern Nigeria, is a 1926 silent film shot in British Nigeria; it is recognized today as the first Nigerian feature film.
The film was significant for its use of non-professional local Nigerians as actors. While not a box-office success, it was to prove significant in the larger history of Nigerian cinema.