The Nigerian film industry has certainly been busy this 2022, but these 5 Nigerian Movies are certain to keep your eyes glued to the screen.
These Are The 5 Nigerian Movies You Absolutely Need To Watch Right Now!
ANIKULAPO
Crew:
Kunle Afolayan – Director
Segun Akintunde – Producer
Seun Soyinka – Producer
Shola Dada –Writer
Anikulapo movie is a simple storyline that weaves mythical elements into a story of love, betrayal, scheming, and the lives of our ancestors. It tells the story of Saro, a man seeking for greener pasture, but unfolding events and his affair with the king’s wife, he encounters his untimely death and with Akala, a mystical bird believed to give and take life.
STARRING
Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Sola Sobowale, Taiwo Hassan, Adebayo Salami, Debo Adebayo, Moji Afolayan, Adebowale Adedayo, Yinka Quadri, Samson Eluwole.
THE BROTHERHOOD
Crew:
Loukman Ali – Director
Jadesola Osiberu – Writer
Abdul Tijani-Ahmed – Writer
This movie has an intriguing storyline and it has been topping charts across the country for a while now. The film tells the story of twin brothers who are forced to lead distinct lives after the death of their parents. They find themselves on the opposite sides of the law as one of them (Wale) becomes a detective in an anti-crime unit while the other (Akin) becomes an armed robber.
STARRING
Folarin Falana, Deyemi Okanlawon, Jide, Kene Achufusi, Basketmouth, Toni Tones, OC Ukeje, Dianne Russet, Omawumi, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Zubby, Michael, Debo Adedayo, Sam Dede, Dorathy Bachar.
KING OF THIEVES
Crew:
Adebayo Tijani – Director
Tope Adebayo Salami – Director
This epic movie is a story of bravery and betrayal, this is one of the most exciting additions to Nollywood’s epics catalogue. The blood-thirsty Ageshinkole, the main character in the film, wages a campaign of terror on Ajeromi’s kingdom, but there’s more to his madness than meets the eye.
STARRING
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Chatta, Adedimeji Lateef, Aisha Lawal, Mr Macaroni, Broda Shaggi
BLOOD SISTERS
Crew:
Biyi Bandele – Director
Kenneth Gyang- Director
Mo Abudu – Executive producer
Heidi Uys – Creative producer
Blood Sisters primarily tells the story of two best friends, Sarah and Kemi, who become fugitives after murdering a man. They find themselves running away from the law and the ruthless family of their victim. The chemistry between Nancy Isime and Ini-Dinma was astounding as they portrayed true friendship.
STARRING
Ini Dima-Okojie, Nancy Isime, Ramsey Nouah, Kate Henshaw, Gabriel Afolayan, Uche Jombo, Kehinde Bankole, Daniel Etim Effiong, Wale Ojo and Deyemi Okanlawon.
DIICHE
Crew: Directors are
Fiyin Gambo
James Kalu Omokwe
Tolu Ajayi
Ifeoma Chukwuego
Diiche, is a psychological thriller and the first Nigerian Original limited series from Showmax. DIICHE an A-list actress, becomes a prime suspect in a high-profile murder investigation over the death of Nnamdi, her fiancé. She must take it upon herself and race against the clock to find out who killed her fiancé and exonerate herself.
STARRING
Daniel K Daniel, Efa Iwara, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Frank Konwea, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Kalu Ikeagwu, Chinyere Wilfred and Gloria Anozie-Young.
My Dear EM readers, don’t you think we should plan a movie night?
