As we look forward to the 2023 General
Elections, there are some fantastic movies released on Netflix that are
Nigerian that you must watch. We are approaching the weekend and the end of the
month of February, ensure you watch the movies listed because they promise nothing
but absolute entertainment. We bring you some Nollywood
movies and TV shows on Netflix that you should watch. From period drama to
comedy and thriller, there are so much more to sink your teeth onto. Here are some
beautiful films that should be part of your watchlist. Anikulapo It is a story of a traveller
named Saro, who finds his way to Oyo in search of greener pastures where he
finds favour and things begin to change for good. Unfortunately, he found love in
a forbidden place, longed for the abominable, and eventually got caught in the
web of lust. His illicit affair with the king’s wife, Arolake leads to his
untimely death and encounter with Akala, a mystical bird believed to give and
take life. It has a runtime of about 2 hours
and 22 minutes & stars Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Sola Sobowale, Kunle Remi, Bimbo
Ademoye, Taiwo Hassan, Faithia Balogun, Adebayo Salami, Kareem Adepoju, Moji
Olayiwola and Aisha Lawal.
See the trailer below:
Far From Home Far From Home shows a financially
struggling teen who finds himself in the world of luxury after a prestigious
scholarship sends him to an exclusive school for the one per cent. The series
is created by Damilola Elebe and Chinaza Onuzo and stars Mike Afolarin, Funke
Akindele, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Mike Afolarin, Elma Mbadiwe, Adesua Etomi,
Bolanle Ninalowo, and Bimbo Akintola. There are five episodes in the
series with an average runtime of thirty-five to fifty minutes. The show was
well received by the audience as they want to see more of such content coming
out of Nollywood.
Watch the trailer below:
All Na Vibes Set against the backdrop of a
crippling university strike and an undercurrent of political unrest, three
out-of-school teenagers- Abiola, Lamidi and Sade grapple with varied
existential crises on what’s next with their lives. Lamidi’s impulsive desire
to plan a house party to lighten the mood forces the three together. Sade goes missing after the party
and the involvement of Sade’s father, a local party chieftain, and the
aggressive police force reveals a dark side to Lamidi and tests the friendship
and trust the boys share.
Watch the trailer below:
Aki and Paw Paw In this 2-hour and 12 minutes
long film, Aki and Paw Paw relocate to the vibrant city of Lagos, and two
troublesome brothers search for social media fame after crossing paths with a
powerful influencer. They are a famous Nollywood acting duo and have worked in
the Nigerian film industry for over two decades, playing the comic roles of
siblings and close friends.
See the trailer below:
Namaste Wahala Starring Ini Dima-Okojie and
Ruslaan Mumtaz in a cross-cultural film, where after a chance encounter on the
beach, they fell in love and wouldn’t let anything stop them from being
together, not even their significantly different cultures and opposing parents.
In this, an interracial romance hits humorous and heart-wrenching hiccups as
the couple’s parents fight tooth and nail against their relationship.
See the trailer below:
Shanty Town Based in a small town in Lagos
named Shanty Town, the show follows the trajectory of the sex workers, who want
to make it out of the chaotic shuffle, and find a new life outside the drug
cartel. The series further projects the hardships of their lives, and their
eventual attempt to beat the odds. This Nigerian thriller stars Ini
Edo, Chidi Mokeme, Nancy Isime, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Peter Okoye and Richard
Mofe-Damijo, among other cast members. It has six episodes, each ranging from
30-45 minutes.
Watch the trailer below:
The Wait The Wait follows the lives of
different individuals and families as they try to navigate the disappointments
and obstacles of life while waiting for their moment in the sun. The film stars
Nse Ikpe-Etim, Deyemi Okanlawon, Kate Henshaw, Joke Silva, Jimmy Odukoya,
Chimezie Imo and Meg Otanwa. It is based on God’s Waiting Room, a faith-based
book written by prominent Nigerian lawyer Yewande Zaccheaus.
See the trailer below:
A Naija Christmas While Christmas might have just
passed, there are no rules on watching theme-based films only in December.
Therefore, here’s a Nigerian Christmas film directed by Kunle Afolayan and
starring Abayomi Alvin, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara and Rachel Oniga. It tells the story of an ageing
mother who is distraught because her sons have refused to get married and give
her grandchildren. She challenges them by offering the first son to marry her
Ikoyi house as his inheritance, setting off fierce competition between her sons.
See the trailer below:
Blood Sisters It is the first Nigerian Netflix
Original series, starring Ini Dima-Okojie and Nancy Isime in the lead, with
Ramsey Noah, Kate Henshaw, Wale Ojo, Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, Gabriel
Afolayan, Tope Tedela among other cast members. The synopsis of the four-part
series reads, “Bound by a dangerous secret, best friends Sarah and Kemi are
forced to go on the run after a wealthy groom disappears during his engagement
party.” Sarah is engaged to her dream
man, Kola, however, their seemingly idyllic union has a dark side – Kola is a
physically abusive and controlling fiancé. Despite Kemi’s vocal misgivings,
Sarah is determined to press on with the wedding. On the day of the traditional
engagement ceremony, tragedy strikes, unintentionally setting off a
catastrophic series of events, finding both women on the run. See the trailer below:
Coming From Insanity Starring Gabriel Afolayan,
Damilola Adegbite, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo and Bolanle Ninalowo, it follows the
story of a Nigerian boy who was trafficked and sold into servitude and grows up
to be a master US currency counterfeiter – and the target of a government agent
determined to bring him to justice. It is said to be based on the true story of
Kossi the bear.
See the trailer below:
All the above-mentioned titles
are available to watch on Netflix. Do watch the shows and return to
add your comments on the ones you watched. Enjoy your weekend and do Vote
wisely.
Source: leisurebyte.com
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