Discoveries from Nigeria World Cinema

Nneka possesses supernatural powers which she uses to perpetuate evil; her aim is to seduce prominent married men in order to take their money and souls.

A Man, His fate and a rare second chance. What will he do with it?

Story of a Cunning man named Mati, who escape his home town village rimau and goes to zazzau in order to look for the treasure left behind by his wealthy deceased father.

After receiving a token of appreciation from a wealthy politician, a young man’s life takes a tumble. Realizing the burden of being rich, he must now stand up and fight the evil he perceives are closing in or slide back into a world of poverty he knows too well.

Kunle’s professional relationship with his newly hired housemaid turns romantic after she accompanies him to a business dinner and helps him impress a client.

2021 film by Julie Ako.

A coming of age a story about 3 young boys from Nigeria's major ethnic groups on an adventure to make a short film inspired by the history of Nigeria.

The story of a dream that was larger than life and one woman's journey to achieving that dream.

Yo-yo finds a perfect, affordable mansion to solve her traffic problems, but it comes with a haunting twist—the ghost of Efosa, a businessman tied to the Igbinovia empire.Their unusual friendship leads to a world of mystery, love, rivalry, and murder.

The romantic comedy follows Soluchi, a hopeless romantic still healing from being jilted by her former lover, Kalu. When a regular work call puts her in touch with the charming Eli, Soluchi begins to see the possibility of the love story she has always wanted.

Kingsley, erudite and impressionable, is struggling to make ends meet. He is fresh out of university with little to no prospects for work in sight. In addition to his mounting financial woes, his father’s health takes a turn for the worse, leaving him as the sole breadwinner for the family. He takes an opportunity with his uncle Boniface, a well known astute businessman and the mastermind behind a successful empire of email scams. As time passes, Kingsley becomes increasingly at odds with the illicit nature of his new job, notwithstanding the relative status and respite it offers him and his family.

The film which is the first collaboration between Nigeria and Ukraine tells the story of a young Nigerian medical student in Ukraine, Sade (Omoni Oboli) who dreams of becoming a singer, but she's faced with several difficulties associated with being a foreigner.

A woman who can reluctantly communicate with ghosts tries to help the spirit of a woman whose body is in a coma, leaving her trapped between life and death.

James runs into his celebrity crush at the wrong time and place, he is mistaken for a captain, and for that reason Eni falls in love with him. James decides to play along; Big mistake!

When handsome Ade Bakare, a suave advertising agency executive, meets beautiful Lola Johnson, an American law student vacationing from the University of Chicago, it is love at first sight in the exotic city of Lagos. But soon after, Lola returns to America and Ade must secure the notoriously elusive American visa in order to join his soul mate by any means necessary. With the help of his street smart friend "Soul Train", Ade faces daunting challenges and danger, confronting a bloodthirsty loan shark.

Michelle and Michael, two of the same person, are forced to engage with the congruence of their identities following the loss of their parents. Their confrontational encounter unveils things about them they have been trying to avoid.

1996 film by Amaka Igwe

A young woman tries to help a stranded man at the beach but does not get a thank you

This movie tells a story of a man who had financial difficulties, as a result of his predicament he was introduced to an occult group by his friends, as result of being introduced he had to make some human sacrifices.

Set in the vibrant city of Port Harcourt, DARA tells the emotional coming-of-age love story of Idara, a passionate and ambitious young man navigating friendship, love, loyalty, and dangerous rivalry within a Nigerian university environment. As a rising campus influencer and creative, Idara finds himself caught between toxic love and the harsh realities of power struggles that threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. When he falls deeply in love with a young woman (Sophie) who is already admired by a feared cult leader (Agama), emotions escalate into tension, obsession, and tragedy. Against the colorful backdrop of youth culture, social media fame, and campus life, DARA explores themes of identity, ambition, toxic masculinity, sacrifice, and the cost of love. The story builds toward a heartbreaking climax that leaves audiences reflecting on destiny, choices, and the true meaning of joy—the meaning behind the name ‘Idara. ‘DARA’.

AJUWAYA – THE HAUNTED VILLAGE is a story of what happens when 6 corp members get posted to a remote village in Osun state and awaken an age long evil. - my9jatv.com

What becomes of a prideful, selfish, dubious, and arrogant man who believes he can always get away with cheating on women and having no form of regard for them, his encounter with one of his prey leads to his unimaginable doom.

A short film that “gives a nightmarish spin to a conversation between two friends at a psycho-spiritual crossroads” - Tega Okiti.

Louis Theroux is in Lagos, following the local gangs and a paramilitary task force.

Nigerian version of the classic Titanic movie made by James Cameron, the movie is filmed with video footage of abandoned warehouses and ships at Lagoos Nigeria. Also with archive footage from the Titanic movie from 1997.

2021 Nigerian film

Members of a community fortify themselves in worshiping deity and it happens that a man with family of five were suppose to be the next in line to be in charge of the deity but refuses and he has to face the consequence.

Ajoke, a local prophetess, makes a bogus prediction about a football match which sets off a chain of events beyond her control...

The story follows Kunle, a talented teenager whose father, Rotimi Ogundele, insists he becomes a lawyer to fulfill the father's own unfulfilled dream. Kunle is a gifted tinkerer with a passion for repairing things, which creates a conflict between parental aspirations and his own destiny.

A comedy about two young boys and their blind grandfather trying to raise them. The tricks they play on him will have you laughing on the floor. Grandpa gets fed up and sends them to live with their mother in a brothel. Lots of laughs! [parts 1-2]

The story is based on a woman who has lost the happiness in her life after getting married and eventually obtains divorce from her abusive husband.

A coven of witches inhabiting a village who do their worst to any indigene who cross their paths or needs some nurturing, according to their own ways.

When a nutty delivery man and a female manager get locked up together in a furniture showroom, cupid strikes in the weirdest of circumstances and brings together the oddest of people.

Filmed amongst the Sura and Angas people of the Bauchi Plateau in Northern Nigeria, where the rivalry between a British District Officer and a tin miner leads to war

The Rogue King is coming!!

'Reel Love' tells the story of a love triangle while exploring themes of love, culture, and the beauty of embracing life's unexpected twists. It's a heartfelt narrative that dissects the complexities of relationships and the transformative power of love.

It tells the story of three women living in the same compound, experiencing different forms of assault from the men around them. 24-year-old Rolake Dabiri, who is amongst these women decides enough is enough as she speaks up and revolts against these men.

Silver Spoon tells the story of a spoilt but bright hard working and serious minded girl of 24 years, Ella Henshaw who is to take over the family business. However she met, a disgruntled job seeker, Segun played by Wole Ojo who finally gets a job in her company and discovers that the job was not what he expected.

When Imade decides to look for a job to support her hardworking husband, she is met with a side of him she thought was long buried.

Determined not to be outshone by her younger sister's engagement, a woman hires a man to pose as her fiance during a family vacation.

Adapted from the eponymous novel by Nigerian author and poet Femi Osofisan, Cordelia is a romantic period-drama where romance meets politics. This novella starts with a lecturer in a disturbed state about his marriage, which is resulting in an inability to teach his students. One of them later confronts him in his office about his shoddy lecture, and the student in question is accompanied to the lecturer’s office by another student named Cordelia. But little does our lecturer know that Cordelia is about to be at the center of a major riot at the institution.

A legendary musician's life and family are turned upside down when a scandal is revealed on the eve of his 60th birthday.

In Nigeria, women play a mainly supportive role in politics despite the fact that women's votes constitute 55% of all votes cast at elections. AWAY FROM THE SIDEWALK is about women learning to be assertive and active participants in politics, and looks at Nigerian women's increasingly active role in political issues affecting their country's future. 'If you look at Nigerian society you will find that the Nigerian woman has made her mark on almost every aspect of life except politics. Social pressures, family commitments and the high cost of campaigning, all conspire to keep women out of elected office'. (Gold Oruh)

When the king dies and his corpse vanishes—stolen by the fleeing queen—the kingdom must recover the body before sunset to complete a sacred ritual and crown a new ruler, or face an ancient curse.

A dramatic retelling of the decades-long Aguleri/Umuleri conflict in Nigeria.

Ellie must pay for her father's sins as she gets abducted by Martins who is seeking vengeance for the murder of his fiancé. Events take a dramatic twist when feelings begin to develop.

A teenage beggar must defy an age-long myth to regain her freedom.

Samuel and Anna’s marriage is tested as ambition and pride threaten their unity. Guided by Uncle Williams, they rediscover love through faith, humility, and reflection, learning that true success lies in togetherness, not achievements.A tale of redemption

Strong willed, Buchi and Lara reluctantly find themselves falling in love with each other. Can they each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

High school girls are dropping out of school for no apparent reason. Rumor has it that the girls have been raped and traumatized but the school and the local authorities do nothing to investigate the cases. When Yemisi's best friend Adeola becomes a victim, the young aspiring investigative journalist takes it upon herself to uncover the truth.

Chase is a short film made by teenage filmmakers The Critics.

A heart-thumping tale told in 24 hours that dives deep into the lives of a law enforcement agent, a young man and some rogue elements. It explores the seedy underbelly of rogue law enforcement officers and the atrocious results as they collide head on with a frustrated young man and a conflicted member of the police force. It’s a race against time in a haze of palpable tension, a powder keg tethering on the brink of imminent combustion.

Ìfé and Adaora fall in love over a 3-day date, but will their love withstand the realities of being lesbian in Nigeria?

Bent on bringing sexual predators to justice, a strong-willed attorney and activist struggles with her own demons while trying to satisfy her desires.

A psychological thriller about a group of friends whose friendly reunion conference call turns deadly.

Helen Ukpabio tells a story of man's enslavement to money. Collins goes the extra mile to ensure that he has a constant cash flow. However, Colins is met with surprise at the price he has to pay for magic money.

A baker becomes infatuated with one of his customers and tries to bake a special cake for her before he can express his feelings.

A young man banishes himself to the forest when his anger takes over his mind. He finds his eyes opened into another world in the forest and must find a way back home.