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Top Five Nollywood Films That Will Have You Teary-Eyed.
There are a lot of beautiful Nollywood movies that will leave you at the edge of your seats, emotional and wanting for more. In this article, we highlight five nollywood…
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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,…
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Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend
This weekend was a slow paced one in the country, with most of the excitement coming from the Big Brother Naija reality show and the Video Music Awards (VMA). Here’s…
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10 YouTube Films To Watch In August
Nigerian movies have been dominating YouTube for a while, and while more actors and movie makers are jumping on the ship, there are some movies to watch on YouTube this…
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Nollywood Movies And Series Coming Out This August 2025
Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this August to keep viewers rooted to the front of their tv screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to…
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From Set to Spotlight: Meet Some of Nollywood’s Powerhouses
The Nigerian movie industry has several prominent names who are the Nollywood powerhouses of the industry and whose feats have changed the way the industry operates, from actors, to filmmakers,…
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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…
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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…
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5 Best Nollywood Films Adapted From Folklore
Nollywood has hacked the art of making films inspired by Nigerian folklore, and in this article, we list 5 of them that had us hooked. 1. The Origin: Madam Koi…
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If You Loved These Hollywood Films, Here Are Their Nollywood Counterparts
You’ve probably come across a Nollywood movie that feels a lot like something you’ve seen in Hollywood. That is because some stories cross borders, so if you enjoyed a particular…
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How “A Lagos Love Story” made history by showing on Amazon Prime and Netflix at the same time
By Ayotunde Kalio When A Lagos Love Story debuted simultaneously on both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in May 2025, most Nigerian viewers celebrated the milestone for what it visibly was —…
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After the love fest of Breath of Life, the critics hate ‘After 30’ – and it’s BB Sasore’s fault
By Ayotunde Kalio It says something about the times — and maybe about us — that a beautifully made film like After 30 could be released into rejection - or… muted confusion.…
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Finally, Nigeria gets an official selection at Cannes – here’s why that matters
In a landmark moment for Nigerian cinema, My Father’s Shadow, directed by Akinola Davies Jr., has become the first Nigerian film to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s…
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“Water Girl,” a Nigerian Supernatural Drama Rooted in Igbo Mythology
“Water Girl” is a new drama that explores supernatural themes and is based on Nigerian superstitions, particularly the eastern part of Nigeria. The teaser for “Water Girl” opens with the…
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Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out in June 2025
Nollywood has lined up action-packed movies to be released in June. These movies’ themes range from betrayal to adventure to romance, cultural values, filled with thrilling scenes, suspense, comedy, and…
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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…
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Top 5 Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood Movies
Despite the technical limitations of the old Nollywood movies, they never failed to deliver. They served us premium entertainment with films that revolved around traditional beliefs, melodrama, moral lessons, and…
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Efe Irele and Mercy Aigbe star in “My Mother is a Witch,” Coming to Cinemas on May 23
Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, this movie tells the story of a young fashion editor who returns to Nigeria, her home, after years of living in London, where things quickly get…
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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend
If you would rather be glued to your screen or a screen during the weekend, then you should have something exciting on your watch list. Here are some movies you…
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10 Classic Nollywood Movies to Rewatch This Week
10 Classic Nollywood Movies to Rewatch This Week Nollywood has produced some of the most thrilling movies with themes such as power and corruption, comedy, revenge, and so much 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…
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Get An Inside Look At The Upcoming Film, “My Mother is a Witch,” Coming Out May 2025
Nigerian filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan, has announced that he will be releasing his latest film, “My Mother is a Witch” in cinemas across Nigeria on May 23rd. The film tells a…
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Watchout for “Adunni: Ogidan Binrin” Release This Week
A powerful female-led film, “Adunni: Ogidan Binrin,” is set to hit cinemas this week across Nigeria from April 25. The epic drama follows the story of Adunni, a courageous woman…
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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…
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Before Jenifa: Funke Akindele Takes Fans on Nostalgic Trip Through Her Nollywood Rise
Nollywood film star and the highest box office record actress in Nigeria, Funke Akindele, shared a video on Instagram highlighting her years in the film industry and detailing her rise…
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See How Celebrities Slayed at the “Labake Olododo” Movie Premiere
The who’s who of the Nigerian entertainment industry attended the premiere of Iyabo Ojo and Biodun Stephen’s new film, Labake Olododo. The night was exquisite, filled with different styles and…
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Why Nigerian Web Series Like ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’ Speak to Gen Z
Over the past few years, Nigerian web series have gained massive popularity, especially among Gen Z audiences. Shows like “Skinny Girl in Transit,” “The Men’s Club,” and “The Smart Money…
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Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Nse Ikpe-Etim, and Nancy Isime Star in Drama “Radio Voice,” Coming Out on April 11
Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has released the trailer for his forthcoming film, Radio Voice, set to be released on April 11. The film's theme centres on building bridges, second chances, and…
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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…
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Eniola Ajao Returns to the Big Screens this Year with “Owambe Thieves,” Coming Out
Nollywood filmmaker Eniola Ajao has announced that she will be returning to the big screens this year with her new film, “Owambe Thieves,” which will be released in cinemas across…
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