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Are You a Cinephile If You Haven’t Watched These 10 Nigerian Films?

Are You a Cinephile If You Haven’t Watched These 10 Nigerian Films?

Many of us say we are cinephiles, but are you really one if you haven’t seen some of the films that Nigerian directors have put out over the past 3 decades? Nollywood releases great films with an exceptional cast almost every year, and if you haven’t seen the 10 on this list, have you really... Read More

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Nollywood Films and Series Coming Out This April 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this April to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance to thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this April. When a privileged son of a retired senator... Read More

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Do Our Nollywood Films Have A Chance At An Oscar Nomination?

Do Our Nollywood Films Have A Chance At An Oscar Nomination?

The 98th Academy Awards were held a few days ago, and with South Korea’s cinema history now boasting multiple Oscar wins, most notably Parasite in 2020, the question on our mind is whether Nollywood might be next in line for a nomination in the near future. As of 2025, three Nollywood films had been submitted... Read More

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The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

February 26, 2026

Top 10 Highest Grossing Nollywood Films in 2025

The year 2025 was a record year for Nollywood films, with ticket sales up 58%. From emotionally compelling dramas to hilarious comedies and culturally rooted epics, the Nollywood industry delivered a large slate that kept audiences coming back. Here are the 10 films that dominated the box office in 2025. 2025’s biggest box office success... Read More

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February 24, 2026

“Headless,” Starring Gideon Okeke Coming to Theaters March 2026, Following Acclaimed AFRIFF Premiere

Produced by Michael Ndiomu and debuted as the opening film at the 2024 AFRIFF in Lagos, the film received praise and excitement for its premise and execution. The story details the life of a film producer whose life begins to unfold when he is caught at a routine traffic stop with a severed head in... Read More

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Osas Okonyon, Uzor Arukwe, and Omowunmi Dada Set To Star In New Nollywood Drama ‘EVI’

February 5, 2026

Osas Okonyon, Uzor Arukwe, and Omowunmi Dada Set To Star In New Nollywood Drama ‘EVI’

The film titled “Evi” is a feature film debut for Osas Okonyon, who plays the lead role of “EVI.” The film follows the redemption arc of a fallen music star whose talents and gifts are unmatched, yet she succumbs to her ego. Evi’s dreams seem to come to a standstill when, on her rise to... Read More

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February 3, 2026

Nollywood Movies Coming Out This February 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this February to keep viewers glued to their TVs. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance to thrillers. Here are some movies and series to look out for this February. An inspector facing tough times as a police officer, while also caring... Read More

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January 30, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. A former assassin... Read More

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The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

December 11, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Coming Out This December 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this December to keep viewers rooted to the front of their tv screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this December. ‘Behind The Scenes’ tells... Read More

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The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

November 20, 2025

The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

Funke Akindele has had years of success, especially in this decade. The actress, filmmaker, and producer has created movies and stories that have become blockbusters and billion-naira projects, putting her high up on the list of women in the Industry revolutionizing the film scene. With a career spanning over two decades, the actress has made... Read More

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November 7, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Niyi Akinmolayan Set To Drop December Movie, “Colours Of Fire”

November 6, 2025

Top 3 Nollywood Films To Expect In December 2025

December is often highly anticipated in the film world, especially for the holiday lineup and the diverse movies Nollywood has in cinemas. This year, the holiday-season movie lineup in cinemas is filled with films from big industry names. In this article, we list three anticipated movies scheduled for December. Another big movie from Nollywood veteran... Read More

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Nollywood Movies Coming Out This November 2025

November 4, 2025

Nollywood Movies Coming Out This November 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this November to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this November: This psychological thriller follows the life of an accomplished... Read More

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October 30, 2025

Ten Classic Nollywood Films To Rewatch

Nollywood has given us some unforgettable movies over the years, and a few have really stood out as true classics. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering Nigerian films, some movies are worth watching again. These top 10 Nollywood classics aren’t just entertaining; they also have memorable stories and amazing performances that make them... Read More

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Farmer's Bride

October 7, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Out This October 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this October to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies you should look out for this October: Thinline follows the life of a respectable Nigerian pastor whose life... Read More

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September 29, 2025

Here Are 5 Ways You Can Celebrate The Independence Day Holiday

The Nigerian Independence Day is just a few days away, and in case you have been wondering what to do and how to celebrate the one day holiday, in this article we list five ways you can celebrate this Independence Day holiday. The Independence Day holiday is the perfect day to catch up on all... Read More

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September 17, 2025

10 Underrated Nollywood Films To Watch

Nollywood has put out so many amazing movies, and every year there are movies that get so much attention, and there are some that are just not talked about enough, even with how beautiful the storytelling is. In this article, we list ten criminally underrated Nollywood movies that are a must watch. This movie follows... Read More

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September 9, 2025

Nollywood Films Coming Out This September 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this September to keep viewers rooted to the front of their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies you should look out for this September: This movie details the life of a married... Read More

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Weekend watchlist

August 22, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Top 5 Classic Nigerian Romance Films to Rewatch in 2025

Nollywood has produced so many hits, in every genre possible and the classic Nigerian romance films touched hearts in a way that many new movies have not been able to. Here are 5 classic Nigerian romance films that you can check out; The daughter of a wealthy man finds that her heart has chosen the... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

If you’d rather relax by seeing a movie or binge-watching a series, this weekend’s watchlist brings to your doorstep some of the best trending movies to unwind with this weekend. Here are some of the movies/series to watch this weekend. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and shown across cinemas in Nigeria, Sonny Hayes, who was Formula... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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February 21, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Weekend Watchlist

January 10, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

November 12, 2024

AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

The 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) began and ended between November 3 and 9, leaving the world with marvellous experiences and memories in the minds of those who participated and watched the week-long festival. The AFRIFF hosted its 13th edition in Lagos, Nigeria, themed “Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth to Global Prosperity”, focused on... Read More

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November 7, 2024

Nollywood Movies and Series to Expect in November 2024

This year, Nollywood filmmakers have blessed Nigerians by releasing several movies that have left us with so many emotions, most of which are positive. With one month left in 2024, the film industry has proven that these filmmakers continuously push themselves to improve their creativity with each production released into the media for public consumption.... Read More

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September 13, 2024

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Mr Macaroni, Temi Ami-Williams, Star in “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Set for World Premiere at the 2024 TIFF

August 10, 2024

Mr Macaroni, Temi Ami-Williams, Star in “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Set for World Premiere at the 2024 TIFF

“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” starring Mr Macaroni (Debo Adedayo), Temi Ami-Williams and Teniola Aladese, is scheduled for a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024. Directed and written by the Agbajowo Collective, the movie spotlights heavily on themes of governmental policies and their effect on the people. The... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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