As Nigerian cinema culture continues to grow, there are always Nollywood films showing in cinemas for you to watch. In this article, we list 5 Nollywood films you can check out in cinemas this week to awaken the cinema enthusiast in you.
- King Kosoko: The Battle For Lagos
Directed by Adebayo Tijani, this 19th-century film chronicles the life of the 12th king of Lagos, Oba Kosoko, and explores his rise to power from a powerful prince. His rivalries, power struggles, and his father’s death pushed him to the throne despite resistance. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Jide Kosoko, Faithia Balogun Williams, Gabriel Afolayan, Taiwo Hassan, Femi Branch, and Tina Mba.
- Dear Ajayi
Directed by Damilola Adedayo, this film is set in the 1990s and follows two sisters with very different personalities who are forced to live together to care for their ailing mother. “Dear Ajayi” stars Baaj Adebule, Uzoamaka Power, and Jide Oyegbile.
- Starlomo
Armed with the dedication to make something of himself, a young man sets out on a journey to Lagos. He soon finds out that ambition and the will to survive are not all he needs to get by in the big city, especially in the pursuit of success. “Starlomo” was directed by Kayode Kassum and stars Akinyoola Ayoola, Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Afolarin, and Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori.
- Properties of the Gods
When two young Igbo-Americans make the trip back to Nigeria for their wedding, they find their plans hindered by family investigations and the stigma of the Osu caste system. This film was directed by Uzodinma Okpechi and Okechukwu Oku, and some of the cast are Pete Edochie, Hilda Dokubo, Zach Orji, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Maria Chike Benjamin.
- A Father’s Secret
A single mother who has carefully built a life for herself and her children finds her life upended when her runaway lover returns to her in search of redemption. As she is forced to choose between self-preservation and forgiveness, she finds herself stuck in a cycle of chaos. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, “A Father’s Secret” stars Timini Egbuson, Diva Gold, Odunlade Adekola, Bryan Okoye (Bryan Boomba), Remi Surutu, Fadekemi Olumide, and Emeka Golden.
