When Jade Osiberu introduced us to the raw talent that is Maleek of the Ikorodu Bois fame in Gangs of Lagos (2023), it was his impressive performance as a conflicted street teen that immediately endeared us to him, one that won him an AMAA award that same year. Now, in Aburo, a tender, heartwarming tale of courage and destiny, Maleek once again plays the role of a troubled street-smart kid. This time, he is with an exceptional athletic gift. Official poster for Aburo Set in modern-day Lagos against the vibrant backdrop of the city’s class divide, Aburo follows the story of its titular characte ..read more

In Water and Garri, Tiwa Savage finds her first lead role in the film industry. Written by Comfort Emmanuel and directed by Meji Alabi, Water and Garri was shot in Cape Coast, Ghana. The film is a throwback to her 2021 EP of the same title. And while Tiwa might have proven herself as a musician, the same cannot be said of her as an actress. Official poster for Water and Garri. Via Prime Video Tiwa Savage plays Aisha, a successful fashion designer in America who returns home to Eastside after a family bereavement. Upon return, she finds that things have changed, and she must now face the grief ..read more

This live post will be updated as more winners are announced at the tenth Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), taking place in Lagos tonight. Leading the nominations at this year’s event are Over the Bridge: 12, Mami Wata: 11, Breath of Life, Jagun Jagun: 10, Blood Vessel: 8, A Tribe Called Judah: 5, Afamefuna: 4, The Black Book: 5, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: 3 Winners will be stated below: Best Makeup Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge) Campbell Precious (Mami Wata) – WINNER Hadizat Gambo (Mojisola) Hakeem Onilogbo (Jagun Jagun — The Warrior) Feyisayo Oyebisi (A Tribe Called Judah) Best ..read more

Muri & Ko, the highly anticipated drama starring Kunle Remi and Bisola Aiyeola, is coming to a cinema near you soon. According to sources, the film, another Inkblot Productions collaboration with ace director Biodun Stephen, will arrive in box offices nationwide this June. Poster for Muri and Ko The excitement around Muri & Ko has been steadily building since Inkblot, the creative powerhouse behind hits like Far from Home and A Weekend To Forget, announced its second collaboration with Biodun Stephen in February. Their first joint venture, Big Love, was a resounding success, ranking am ..read more

Uyoyou Adia’s Anthill-produced film, Casa De Novia, is Nollywood’s latest attempt at mixing a random genre with comedy. The film stars Taye Arimoro and Anee Icha as its leading stars. As with other Nollywood films of its nature, events proceed as expected. It is a mixture of another genre with comedy—usually slapstick comedy. This is followed by a plot that could be a better film if paid with more respect and attention. And finally, a subpar execution, forcing the film to need a deus ex machina resolution. This has been the case with previous attempts like Dead Serious, Prophetess, etc. Casa D ..read more

In the newest festival news coming out from Nigeria, Cheta Chukwu’s Strawberry Chinny, a romcom starring Chimezie Imo and Genoveva Umeh has been selected for Essence Film Festival 2024, set to take place in New Orleans from July 4th to July 7th. The announcement was confirmed with the release of official posters and a trailer. The trailer introduces us to the amusing but awkward living situation of best friends (played by Chimezie Imo and Genoveva Umeh) who find themselves in a living arrangement after one of them, dubbed as an irrational heartbroken makeup artist per press release, is dumped ..read more

Nollywood Film Club is a Twitter Space where Nollywood films are discussed every Sunday. In April, the month that marked the club’s third anniversary, Casa De Novia, Bank Alert, A Tribe Called Judah and Strained, were discussed. During the month’s final session when the anniversary was celebrated, the speakers shared memorable moments, anecdotes and unforgettable episodes of Nollywood Film Club, which is also available as a podcast. Let’s recap the club’s discussions of A Tribe Called Judah, the family dramedy now available to stream on Prime Video. Uzor Arukwe’s performance is widely praised ..read more

Some people find love and living to be effortless, while others struggle to the point of desperation that leads to the brink of death. The latter is the theme of Alágbède, a socially conscious period drama that explores humanity’s relentless pursuit of wealth, happiness, and love—timeless and universal. Alagbede follows the relationship between Adio (Femi Adebayo) a diligent, illiterate, and honest blacksmith and Omolewa (Kehinde Bankole), a school teacher from a middle-class family. Everyone is against their relationship, especially Omolewa’s mother (Bimbo Oshin) and Adio’s master (Taiwo Ibik ..read more

If you were promised a horror story back then, you were sure to be in for a spooky ride. Some of that time’s paranormal and mystery thrillers like Karishika, Igodo, and Egg of Life scared us as children. Likewise, they gave the adult viewers jumpscares from start to finish. The horror genre is not an easy film form. Particularly, because it has to successfully combine multiple filmmaking elements to evoke fear in its audience, even without an all-star cast. The chills, goosebumps, and thrill must be crafted into the overall experience. Sadly, Showmax’s Dead of Night does not achieve this in it ..read more

All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in May 2024, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries) – Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries) – International Movies – International TV shows The page will be updated if there are any announced changes. Track your favourite movies and TV shows directly on your phone calendar. Movies And TV Shows Available in Nigeria in April 2024 Nollywood Films Available to Watch In May 2024 May 1 Aburo Aburo, a street-smart boy with great sprinting abilit ..read more