10 Nollywood movies you should see on YouTube before the end of this week With an average of 2000 films coming out each year, Nollywood con...
10 Nollywood movies you should see on YouTube before the end of this week
With an average of 2000 films coming out each year, Nollywood continues to rule the movie business. Fans of Nollywood can now watch captivating stories with professional acting on streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Showmax, and YouTube from the comfort of their own houses.
If you like good stories and Nollywood films, you shouldn't miss these gems on YouTube. No matter what you're looking for, there's something out there for you. You should watch these 10 Nollywood films if you want to unwind after work or all at once on the weekend. Get ready with your popcorn. These are some of the best movies you should see this week.
1. A forever with numbered days
The movie is directed by Bolaji Ogunmola, who also plays Bami. Deyemi Okanlawon and Teniola Aladese play other major roles.
A forever with numbered days follows Bami, who comes back after being thought to be dead out of the blue and finds that her boyfriend is going to marry her best friend. The movie is very moving in how it deals with loss, time, and how love lasts. There are questions in the last part that will make you decide which way to take.
Area Command is a comedy-drama that takes place in a made-up Nigerian police station. It stars veteran comic players such as Afeez Oyetoro, Charles Awurum, Francis Odega, and Victor Osuagwu. It shows the daily antics, behind-the-scenes politics, and crazy cases that strange police officers handle. Area Command is a great show for people who like funny chaos with a Nigerian twist.
The humour show airs on LiamStudio TV every Sunday at 5 p.m., and we are now on episode 15 of Season 1.
3. Something sweet
In the short film Something Sweet, Michelle Dede plays Ziora, a 40-year-old woman who is sure of herself and falls in love with Leke, played by singer and actress Ogranya. The film, which was directed by Dika Ofoma for Zikoko Life, looks at age, marriage, and what society expects from love in a sensitive way.
The movie is a celebration of women taking back control of their love lives, showing that love doesn't always have to be planned out. Sometimes, all it takes is something sweet.
4. What's left of us
What's Left of Us is a story about marriage, leaving a legacy, and making emotional sacrifices. Zainab Balogun and Uzor Arukwe give strong performances as Mariam and Aliyu, respectively. Mariam doesn't want to have more children, but her husband wants them more and more. This leads to a very personal argument.
5. The 4th Generation
The powerful actors Toyin Abraham, Bimbo Akintola, and Lanre Hassan bring to life the story of four generations of women who pass down custom, trauma, and strength. The movie shows how spiritual and cultural ties run through Nigerian families, spanning generations.
The movie has an Islamic theme and is about Toyin Abraham, the third-generation daughter who worked hard to keep the family curse from being passed on to her own daughter. Did she do it? You can only find out one way.
6. Made to Measure
Bolaji Ogunmola plays a frustrated worker in Made to Measure who thinks she deserves a raise but isn't given it. Along with co-stars Michael Dappa and Blessing Onukwe, she has to deal with some unexpected office drama that makes her think again about her goals.
The movie shows the common problems of working in a company, wanting to advance, and the politics that come with those problems in a funny and stylish way. For anyone dealing with standards at work, it's a fun and relatable ride.
7. Lowkey Adults
Fatimah Binta Gimsay created the show Lowkey Adults, and Susan Pwajok helps direct it. Susan Ganchung Pwajok plays Jaiyeola Funtua, and Shamz Garuba plays Hamza Bello. As a group of young people try to figure out life after high school, the Gen Z drama delves into friendship, heartbreak, and growing pains.
The show deals with topics like identity, group pressure, and personal growth in a way that is funny, real, and easy to relate to. It gives us a rare look into the problems that young Nigerians are having as they try to define adulthood on their own terms.
8. The Unbelievable Boyfriend
Sophia Alexander plays Anna, a woman who is sure she has found "the one" until her boyfriend starts acting too perfect. What starts out as a romantic fantasy quickly turns into a funny and suspicious investigation of a partner who seems too good to be true.There is a fun and smart mix of romance and comedy in the movie. It pokes fun at relationship red flags and the stress of having to find the "perfect" man. It shows easy but important lessons about love and getting to know yourself. It makes you laugh and surprises you at times.
9. Lara Unlimited
In this spinoff from The Smart Money Woman, Arese Ugwu plays Lara Thompson, a powerful oil executive who is trying to change herself and advance her job. From the point of view of a stylish and driven woman, the series shows how business is done in Lagos.
Beyond fashion and boardrooms, Lara Unlimited thinks about imposter syndrome, empowering women, and the search for happiness. It's brave, relatable, and very fun.
10. Till the dust settles
It's a strong story about love, class, and betrayal called "Till the Dust Sets." When smart, independent street woman Ejiro meets rich, well-groomed banker Ebuka, their lives will never be the same again.
As their love story begins, it quickly turns into a fight for respect and acceptance, as Ejiro has to deal with Ebuka's family's disapproving views and finds out secrets that could destroy everything.
The movie is about a woman who is trying to keep her heart, identity, and truth safe in a world that is trying to shut her out. It has elements of love, mystery, and family drama.
Did we miss any? Please tell us in the comments. Also, write a review of everyone you see at the end of the week.