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Nigerian cinemas are set for an exciting weekend as three Nollywood productions, Five Figurines, Dear Ajayi and Issakaba Returns, arrive on the big screen, offering audiences a mix of psychological suspense, family drama and action.
The films, scheduled to open or return to cinemas on Friday, November 13, 2026, feature several established actors and explore different themes, giving moviegoers a variety of stories to enjoy.
Five Figurines
Directed by Akay Mason, Five Figurines explores the mystery surrounding the death of a young man named Innocent.
The psychological thriller follows his grieving mother as she seeks revenge through traditional means. However, the situation becomes more complicated as attention turns to a group of close friends whose hidden secrets and betrayals appear to be connected to five mysterious figurines.
The film features Uche Montana, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye, Bimbo Akintola, Odunlade Adekola, Chimezie Imo, Chuks Joseph and Clinton Joshua, among others.
Dear Ajayi
Another production arriving in cinemas is Dear Ajayi, a family drama directed by Damilola Orimogunje.
Set in 1990s Nigeria, the film focuses on two sisters who have become estranged but are forced to share a home while taking care of their sick mother.
Their circumstances bring unresolved family issues and relationships into focus as they navigate the responsibilities of caring for their parent.
The cast includes Bimbo Akintola, Tosin Adeyemi, Lanre Hassan, William Benson, Antar Laniyan, Michelle Dede and Uzoamaka Power.
Beyond its cinema release, Dear Ajayi has attracted attention as Nigeria's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards.
Issakaba Returns
Meanwhile, fans of Nigerian action movies have another reason to visit cinemas with the arrival of Issakaba Returns.
Directed by Lancelot Imasuen, the sequel marks the return of the popular action franchise 25 years after the original 2001 film.
Sam Dede reprises his role as Ebube, who must confront a fresh wave of crime and insecurity in contemporary Nigeria.
The production also features Chidi Mokeme, Iyabo Ojo, Regina Daniels, Alex Osifo, Charles Okafor and Nosa Rex.
The sequel brings back a familiar character and story world while introducing the franchise to younger audiences who may not have experienced the original film.
With three productions covering different genres, this weekend's cinema offerings highlight the range of stories emerging from Nollywood, from family relationships and psychological mysteries to crime-fighting action.
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