Discoveries from Nigeria World Cinema

PASTOR PAUL is a feature film about a white tourist in West Africa who is possessed by a ghost after acting in a Nollywood movie.

In a one-man show, comedian and singer Kenny Blaq reflects on a year spent indoors amid COVID-19, riffing on airport customs, his love life and more.

Growing up as a prodigy, Malika inherited the crown from her father in the most unusual of circumstances, splitting the Kingdom of Azzaz in half. After years of civil war, Malika was able to unite all of Azzaz, expanding it into one of the largest empires in all of West Africa.

Ancestry is a powerful documentary that explores how Two Nigerian Communities Protect Sacred Pythons and Biodiversity from Extinction. The Idemili and Osogbo communities in Nigeria protect sacred pythons and their surrounding biodiversity through indigenous knowledge and spiritual traditions. This film sheds light on the deep connection between culture, conservation, and heritage, revealing how these communities have safeguarded their environment for generations. Ancestry challenges mainstream narratives on wildlife protection, offering a decolonized perspective on African conservation efforts.

Inspector Mofunanya Igwe is an officer of the Federal Republic.

A Learned Fool is More A Fool Than an Ignorant Fool

Mezu discovers he's trapped in a time loop in Nigeria. To his surprise, his colleague Kamsi is in the same predicament. Together with their friends Tobe, Wasiu, and Sola, they must unite to break free.

Driven by poverty and rejection, brilliant but broken Yeni misuses his only chance to escape hardship. When his actions bring disgrace and loss, he must overcome guilt and regret to reclaim his purpose—a moving story of fall, faith, and redemption.

A sibling rivalry story that brews from intense selfless love between Ivie and Omoefe to bitter sour relationship. How far could you go for family? At what expense? Let’s find out where it all went wrong between these two sisters.

Introducing The Kujus tells the story of siblings who have been at crossroads since their mother's death.

The name Ajoko-mo-gbe-odo (the one who sits without need for stool) is said to have been given in the ancient time when all Egungun in Ogbomoso openly perform for the king, Soun of Ogbomoso. After their performance, other Egungun would sit on stool but this precise Egungun choose to be different by sitting without a stool. Since then, the onlookers began to call it Ajoko-mo-gbe-odo and was later shortened to Ajomogbodo for easy pronunciation. This is a documentary that tells the story and shows the performance of Ajomogbodo, a mystical Egungun that sits comfortably on space without the use of a chair or stool.

The film captures the essence of Success' emotional journey, from being stuck in the past to finding the courage to move forward.

Edna has three children; two are as controlling & hostile as their mother except Lorenzo. Unfortunately, Edna discovered he has kidney failure and needs a donor urgently. Who will be the one to save him? Find out.

Story of a family man who is frustrated with his frumpy wife, then embarks on affair with a random woman he meets, putting the stability of his home in a serious jeopardy. Written and Produced by Nestor Orji. Featuring: Ik Ogbonna, Frederick Leonard, Nancy Isime, MaryAnn Nweke. A must watch for singles and married persons.

It is the story of Ajani, an undergraduate at the University of Ibadan who is in his final year. He is under pressure from his mother to find a partner, and unwittingly finds himself in a love dilemma - dating three women simultaneously; Asake, a secondary school teacher, is his long-term girlfriend. He meets Lola, a fresher who is tall, slim, and pretty. The situation gets complicated when he meets a childhood acquaintance, who eventually takes center stage in the 'drama of love'. Asake's father badgers her to sever her relationship with Ajani but she however falls pregnant and Lola finds out and Ajani has to choose a wife under duress from his mother.

When Temi, the gorgeous wife of a high profile senator is robbed, four suspects arequickly apprehended and arrested. Although each detainee proclaims his innocence, Temi identifies each of the attackers along with her stolen property, seemingly resolving this classic open and shut case. But a senior detective, on the eve of his retirement risks his reputation when he suspects there is more to the story. High powered political intrigue clashes with gritty street violence and the prospect of deep corruption in this riveting mystery where one man fights to prevent the truth from becoming another casualty.

From Lagos With Love follows the story of two couples; one of them being the perfect love story, while the other seems to be a forbidden love.

On the brink of a historic election, tech founder Sade's impulsive affair leads to a web of deception, a mysterious death, and a relentless quest for justice.

The Kuju clan is back again; this time they have gathered at a hotel resort for the traditional wedding of Mauyon and Lily; but things quickly take a turn for the worse when underlying tension meets unfortunate incidents as money as well as people go missing.

After being declared cancer-free, Chisom Agu embarks on a journey to reunite with the man she once loved and the child she left behind. But as buried secrets surface, she discovers that the past is far more complicated-and dangerous.

A woman navigates loss by reliving her former routines with the “ghost” of her former lover.

A man believes the only way to keep his wife under check is by getting her pregnant yearly to keep men away from her. In her grit to fight back, she has to avoid getting pregnant.

The rebellious fall of Mr Felix A traditional man who h only as two daughters, Felix believes that female children should be given Quality education hence He told Amara to prepare for her masters after her NYSC service. Amara wasn't happy with Felix's plans but what would she do? In Ngwa Annual festival takes place where sons and daughters of the land both home and in diaspora comes back to celebrate their culture and heritage. Felix beforehand warned his children not to go for Egwu Onwa. But why would he do that? If anything goes wrong because of the restrictions who would you blame?

A Nollywood story of three young sisters who use their wits to stop a group of thieves trying to break into their home to steal away their family's diamond.

This Nigerian movie is about The ‘OGBANJE’ that is a well-known phenomenon in some African society, a situation where evil spirits plague families with children that would come, stay a short while and then die. It brings pain and anguish to families. This is the situation David household finds itself, until the latest child came. His wife so determined to keep the child, will do whatever it takes to placate the child and make her stay.

The faith of a Christian couple is tried, especially when all fingers are pointed to the husband as the cause of their troubles. He must protect his wife while still managing to keep his faith.

It’s an exciting and chaotic journey of three pensioners. Timi, Irikefe and Tobore, receives a huge amount of money as their pension. Their new fortune leads them into a profligate Journey.Three Wise Men

Lara Thomas, a next gen PR guru is down on her luck when it comes to men. In fact, she can't stand the notion of love, and this is because of her ex-boyfriend, Tobi Okoye. A Tech Guru from a wealthy Nigerian family and the hottest bachelor currently in demand because he and his business partner just raised a whole ton of money.

Bami, a woman who fled forced marriage and built a new life in Lagos. After a tragic insurgent attack in her hometown, she returns, loses her husband and risks everything to rescue a kidnapped girl, finding healing through courage.

Timini, a seasoned assassin with a traumatic past, takes on a final job: killing the child of a drug cartel boss. During the mission, Timini encounters a young woman and develops a connection. Completed, but Timini's past haunts him.

After a tragic loss, a father's protective bubble is challenged when his daughter seeks life's temptations.

Four years after the End SARS protest, Kayode returns to the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, in search of queer narratives embedded in the city's everyday life. Through the voices of a journalist, an incarcerated queer person, and a collective of trans and gender non-conforming individuals, On the Streets (of Lagos) reveals intimate stories of survival, community, grief, family, and hope within Nigeria's marginalized LGBTQ+ community.

Beauty and the Beast: Comparing Two Igbo Masquerades By Herbert M. Cole

Kambili returns home after fifteen years when his sister, Nneka, writes him a heartfelt letter of reconciliation. Upon his return, Kambili is confronted by the bitter-sweet memories of his childhood, his estranged relationship with his family, and his affection for his boyhood friend, Ifediora

A mind-boggling thriller starring Gabriel Afolayan, Jumoke Odetola, Omowunmi Dada. Directed by Abiodun Jimoh

A driver and his lone passenger embark on a long journey while hiding their true intentions from one another.

A 3D short film that explores the life of an artist, his enduring struggle, his guilty pleasures, deadlines and timelines. It is a story about the melee every creative faces in a fast paced world.

When Sam stumbled on a beautiful lady at a party, he felt so strongly that this would be a life story of love. He didn’t see the complications, the twist, and turns that would follow.

When Dapo goes missing after a hook-up, Ebube questions if keeping silent will protect his friend or put him in further danger.

A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.

Z is a short film set in a post apocalyptic era in Nigeria around the 2050s which reveals a developed Nigeria undergoing invasions. The word Z centers around a scientifical project (PROJECT Z) created by a Company called 'The Triangle'.

A seamstress with commitment issues takes care of the ailing father who had abandoned her as a child while her half- brothers position themselves to take over his property.

A desperate girl in need of a job resorts to applying for a house girl position when the friend that she is squatting with blocks all her efforts at getting a corporate job, and receives way more attention than she had bargained for.

Lizzie, Njideka by her Igbo name, is a young dancer in love with Nicholas but her performance at King Igwe's party on day causes her to fall onto his radar. Enthralled by her dancing, he issues her a marriage proposal which her mother won't allow her refuse. Battling with rape and the consequences of it affects her life. A Dance To Forget is an award winning movie targeted at addressing the rate at which forced marriages ravage women's lives across the world.

Three corporate women - Elsie (Monalisa Chinda), Aret (Uche Jombo) and Joke (Daniella Okeke) - in their quest to find love and explore their fantasies.

This short was made so you feel uncomfortable for a couple of seconds. Did we do good?

Artist and filmmaker Karimah Ashadu presents an intimate portrait of body builders in the heart of Lagos’ slums striving to attain a hyper-masculine ideal, continuing the artist’s research into issues of socio-economic independence and patriarchy within the context of West African culture and society.

In contemporary Nigeria, Emeka and Lola’s world is shattered when their young daughter, Busola, is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Faced with overwhelming medical costs and family pressure, their already fragile relationship begins to unravel.

An opinionated student embarks on a self appointed mission to unravel a mystery that overtakes an all-girls boarding school but she is grossly ill-prepared for the evil that lurks within.

A young graduate living in Nigeria's largest city and hustling just to make ends meet is led by his greedy boss into the hands of destiny.

Two cousins go for an evening funtime that leads to both of them encountering an abuser who nearly rapes them. In an attempt to get away, they make a grevious mistake. How do they deny a murder that they are clearly responsible for.

A Young woman's Deception became her Destiny; Scarlet Adams is a working class young lady who barely has time for her love life. However when her mother called to announce her Impending Visit to Nigeria, Scarlet knew she needed a Fiancée as Soon as Possible.

They all are going after one beautiful fine lady, they even had to impersonate just to get her attention, they never knew she was a walking syphilis....enjoy this blockbuster

A young woman’s heart is torn between her musician boyfriend who is on the brink of fame, and a man who understands her more than anyone.

The ups and downs of a modern relationship.

When she receives news that her estranged mother has died, a Nigerian woman must return home from the UK and confront the pain of her past.

Mike is invited by his childhood friend and buddy, Adetunde, to have dinner and spend the weekend with him and his fiancée Lola as they plan for their upcoming wedding. Mikey decides to come along with his girlfriend Diane, as he plans to propose to her. Things get out of hand when they arrive at Adetunde's house and they get to find out secrets about each other's relationship and the one person in the middle of it all.