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If you’re heading to the cinemas this weekend and wondering what to watch, Nollywood is currently serving a rich mix of romance, drama, horror, and epic crime tales.
From emotional love stories to pulse-racing survival thrillers, here are five films worth your time.
Leading the box office conversation right now is Love And New Notes, a romantic drama directed by Kayode Kasum. Produced by Muyiwa Idowu and written by Stephen Okonkwo, the film has already grossed over ₦140 million within its first week, making it one of the strongest openings of the year.
Starring Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus, Timini Egbuson and Sophie Alakija, the film explores love, ambition, and the emotional chaos that comes with chasing both passion and purpose. If you enjoy contemporary romance layered with drama and star power, this is an easy recommendation.
For viewers who prefer historical romance with cultural depth, To Adaego With Love offers a compelling story set in 1975, in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War. Directed by Nwamaka Chikezie, the film tells the story of a forbidden romance between a Northern soldier and an Eastern teacher attempting to bridge tribal divides through music.
Featuring performances from Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha and the late Onyeka Onwenu, the film blends love with politics, duty, and tradition. It may not be the highest grosser at the moment, but its emotional weight and cultural themes make it a meaningful cinematic experience.
If intense family drama is more your style, then Everything Is New Again should be on your list. Directed by Naz Onuzo and backed by FilmOne Studios and Inkblot Productions, the film runs for 126 minutes and has already earned over ₦44 million.
With a cast that includes Mercy Aigbe, Nancy Isime, Ngozi Nwosu and Desmond Elliot, the story dives into relationships, personal growth, and the difficult process of starting over. It’s a reflective drama for audiences who enjoy layered storytelling and emotional performances.
For thrill-seekers, Alive Till Dawn brings something refreshingly different to Nollywood’s big screen. This horror film, directed by Sulaiman Omotola Ogegbe, follows a group trapped in a building during a zombie outbreak. Starring Uzor Arukwe, the film has grossed over ₦62 million so far.
With its survival themes, tension-filled scenes, and apocalyptic setting, it marks Nollywood’s bold step into the zombie genre. If you want suspense, fear, and high-stakes action, this is your pick.
Finally, epic storytelling lovers should not miss Agesinkole 2: King of Thieves. Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, and produced by Femi Adebayo, the Yoruba-language crime drama continues the saga of the legendary Agesinkole. Featuring Gabriel Afolayan and Odunlade Adekola, the film blends power struggles, vengeance, and cultural legacy in a gripping ancient-kingdom setting. It’s grand, dramatic, and rooted in tradition.
Whether you’re in the mood for romance, history, horror, emotional drama, or epic crime storytelling, Nollywood’s current lineup offers something for everyone. The big question is what genre are you in the mood for this weekend?
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