Nollywood just dropped a Yuletide bomb with "In Love With Your Man", the latest CHIZZYFLIX banger starring Chizzy Alichi Mbah, Sophie Alakija, and Anthony Woode. Released December 20, 2025, this 1:54:37 romance-drama asks the million-naira question: Can a woman scarred by generations of male betrayal ever trust a man again? Picture a fierce CEO who hires only women – chef, gate woman, secretary, driver – because "as long as it is the male gender and he crosses my path, I will show him peppe" .
Enter Susan's sweet mechanic boo, Kelly, who cooks, fixes cars, and saves the day. Biko, this film had me pausing to text my group chat: "Chizzy don cook again!" Stream it now on YouTube – already buzzing with 100K+ views in 48 hours, primed for 1M by New Year. If you're Team Independent Woman or just love Pidgin-fueled drama, this is your weekend fix. Spoiler-free tease: Slaps fly, cars break down, and hearts thaw in true Nollywood fashion. Rating? A solid 8.7/10 for emotional gut-punches and Lagos-real vibes.
When the credits roll on this CHIZZYFLIX’s latest blockbuster, In Love With Your Man, you aren't just left with the lingering taste of a high-stakes drama—you’re left questioning the very fabric of loyalty, trauma, and the price tag we put on the human heart.
At its surface, it looks like a classic "Big Madam" obsession story. But beneath the surface lies a jagged, cynical exploration of how the ghosts of our past can make us architect our own ruin.
The Architecture of Misandry: Meeting Melinda
The film opens by establishing Melinda (Chizzy Alichi Mbah) as a woman made of stone. Having been drugged and liquidated of her assets by a former lover years prior, she has built a fortress around her life. Her business is an Amazonian empire: female chefs, female secretaries, and even a female gate guard.
Melinda’s "Peppe" philosophy—showing every man who crosses her path "pepper"—isn't just a personality trait; it’s a survival mechanism. Chizzy Alichi plays this role with a chilling, stiff-necked precision. You don't just see her power; you see the fear that fuels it. She is a woman who believes that if she controls the world’s men, they can never hurt her again.
The Turning Point: A Rescue or a Trap?
The narrative engine kicks into high gear during a late-night roadside attack. In a moment of genuine terror, Melinda’s all-female security detail is outmatched, only for Kelly (Anthony Woode) to step in.
This is the film's first major subversion. Melinda, who treats men like a virus, finds her life saved by the very "animal" she loathes. This creates a cognitive dissonance that the film explores beautifully. Her obsession with Kelly isn't born of love; it’s born of a need to own the source of her safety. If she can buy the one "good man," she can finally close the loop on her trauma.
The "Big Madam" Archetype vs. The Reality of the "Loverboy"
Melinda’s Descent into Obsession
As the plot progresses, we watch Melinda systematically dismantle her own rules. She begins by hiring Kelly as her personal mechanic, then progresses to "buying" his time with 200,000 naira tips for 20,000 naira jobs.
The scene-by-scene breakdown of her seduction is uncomfortable yet fascinating. She uses the same tools her original abuser used: drugging and deception. By drugging Kelly and staging a "morning after" scene for his girlfriend Susan (Sophie Alakija) to find, Melinda becomes the villain of her own origin story. She is no longer the victim of a man; she is the predator using wealth as a weapon.
Susan: The Quiet Mastermind?
Sophie Alakija delivers a nuanced performance as Susan. Initially, she appears to be the heartbroken victim, weeping as her "Madam" steals her man. However, looking back at the mid-film dialogue, the foreshadowing is brilliant. When Susan tells Kelly, "Opportunity like this does not come all the time... please embrace it," the audience assumes she’s being a martyr. In reality, she was the one handing him the keys to the vault.
The Psychological Irony of the "300 Million Naira" Deal
One of the most intense segments of the film involves Melinda’s promise of a 300 million naira business injection and the transfer of multiple properties in Lagos.
This is where the script shines. Melinda thinks she is securing Kelly’s loyalty. In her mind, money is the ultimate leash. But the film suggests that Melinda’s wealth is actually her greatest blind spot. She is so blinded by her ability to "purchase" people that she forgets that a person who can be bought by you can also be sold by someone else.
Scene Breakdown: The 3-Day Trip and the Great Liquidation
The climax of the film is a masterstroke of pacing. Melinda leaves for a three-day business trip, confident that her "bought" husband is waiting in her mansion.
The montage of Kelly and Susan—the supposed rivals—working in tandem to sell off lands, duplexes, and cars is a visceral experience. It subverts the "woman-against-woman" trope that dominates Nollywood. Instead of fighting over a man, Susan and Kelly choose to collaborate on a life-changing heist.
The Note: The moment Melinda returns to an empty house and finds Kelly’s letter is the emotional peak of the film. Anthony Woode’s voiceover delivers the killing blow: “With all the money in this world, you cannot buy my love... I and my woman have relocated to another country.”
The Verdict: A Dark Mirror for Modern Relationships
In Love With Your Man is more than a drama; it’s a cautionary tale about the commodification of affection. It asks a haunting question: If you treat a relationship like a business transaction, can you really be surprised when your partner "liquidates" the assets?
Strengths:
The Chemistry: Anthony Woode manages to stay likable even while playing a high-level con artist.
The Irony: Melinda becoming the person she hated most is a powerful narrative circle.
The Ending: The refusal to give Melinda a "happy ending" or a redemption arc feels honest and gritty.
Weaknesses:
The middle act's pacing slows down slightly during the repetitive "romantic" montages, though this serves to show Melinda's growing (and false) sense of security.
My Thoughts: Why You Need to Watch This Tonight
This film isn't just for fans of Nollywood drama; it’s for anyone who loves a psychological thriller where the "villain" and the "hero" are impossible to define. By the end, you aren't sure if Susan and Kelly are geniuses or monsters, and you aren't sure if Melinda deserves pity or scorn.
It is a rare film that leaves you thinking about it days later. It challenges the "Japa" (relocation) narrative by showing the extreme lengths people will go to for a ticket out of poverty.
Call-to-Watch:
If you haven't seen the betrayal of the century yet, head over to the CHIZZYFLIX YouTube channel. Grab some popcorn, lock your doors, and prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Would you forgive Susan and Kelly for what they did? Or is Melinda the true victim? Watch the film and let us know in the comments!
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