It’s another cinematic ride for Nollywood film lovers this May.
From retro classics to underrated gems and fresh new releases, this curated list brings together some of the best Nollywood movies currently streaming on YouTube. Whether you’re in the mood for Genevieve Nnaji’s unforgettable throwbacks or Uche Jombo’s sharp-witted social dramas, there’s something here for every kind of film lover.
Here are the 10 best Nollywood movies to watch on YouTube this month.
Broken Hallelujah (2025)
Running time: 2h 22m
Director: Great Valentine Edochie
Genre: Family Drama
Broken Hallelujah tells the story of two lovers, Odukwudili and Moroundiya (played by Daniel Etim-Effiong and Bimbo Ademoye), who get married and soon discover they’re unable to have children. Though they can afford professional help, their wealth isn’t enough to solve their fertility struggles.
From intense fasting and prayer to exploring scientific options like IVF, the couple does everything they can to conceive. As the emotional weight of their journey grows, Moroundiya begins to lose hope—until a miracle comes: she’s pregnant with triplets.
It’s a deeply emotional film. If you enjoy stories where faith and love intersect, Broken Hallelujah is worth watching.
Watch Broken Hallelujah on YouTube.
Colors (2025)
Running time: 1h 25m
Director: Uche Jumbo
Genre: Family Drama
Elizabeth (played by Uche Jombo) is a middle-aged woman who gradually loses herself in a suffocating marriage. Her husband, Praise (Uzor Arukwe), is narcissistic and idle, obsessed only with having a male child. One day he threatens to take a second wife; the next, he announces it and demands Elizabeth vacate their bedroom to make space for his new bride.
But everything changes when an unexpected incident takes Elizabeth to a stranger’s home. That moment forces her to confront a painful truth: the world was never built to love or protect her. So, she builds a world of her own—finding joy, autonomy, and renewed purpose in bursts of vibrant, colourful clothing.
Colors is a moving portrait of female strength and self-discovery. If you’re looking for a film about reclaiming power in a single watch, this one’s for you.
Finding My Way (2025)
Running time: 1h 24m
Director: Adesua O. Solanke
Genre: Drama
When his baby mama dies unexpectedly, Folarin (Uzor Arukwe) — a loud, carefree man better known for club nights than parenting — is forced to confront the life he’s been avoiding. Suddenly responsible for raising the daughter he barely knows, he must decide between holding on to his wild lifestyle or stepping up as a father.
But parenthood isn’t just about presence — it’s about transformation. Finding My Way unpacks the emotional cost of absentee parenting and what it truly means to grow into responsibility.
If you’re looking for a Nollywood drama that explores fatherhood and family this month, this is one to watch.
Watch Finding My Way on YouTube.
For His Love (2025)
Running time: 2h 7m
Director: Magnifique Écrivaine
Genre: Family Drama
After the death of the family patriarch, Nora (Omoni Oboli) — the first daughter and the most driven of the siblings — is overlooked for leadership in their father’s company. Instead, the role of CEO goes to her younger, more carefree sister Tess (Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan).
As Nora grapples with the sting of rejection and the return of an old flame seeking a second chance, Tess finds herself overwhelmed by her new position and a budding romance. Tensions build, secrets surface, and sibling rivalry threatens to break the family apart — until grief forces them to confront what truly matters.
For His Love is an emotional story about legacy, sisterhood, and healing. If you’re int family-themed dramas with heart, this one’s for you.
Watch For His Love on YouTube.
Gone (2021)
Running time: 2h 8m
Director: Daniel Ademinokan
Genre: Drama
In search of the American dream, Ani (Sam Dede) leaves his pregnant wife (Stella Damasus) and young daughter (Bimbo Ademoye) in Nigeria to pursue a boxing career in New York City. But dreams come at a cost. In a desperate attempt to secure a Green Card, Ani makes a dangerous deal and ends up imprisoned — cut off from the world, with no way to reach his family. For years, they believe he’s dead.
Twenty-five years later, Ani returns home — older, changed, but hopeful. He wants to reconnect and rebuild. But everything has shifted: his wife has moved on, and his daughter is now grown. Still holding onto the past, Ani is determined to reclaim the family he left behind.
If you love Nollywood stories that span continents, Gone offers a compelling Lagos-to-New York journey filled with heartache and second chances.
Here Comes the Bride (2025)
Running time: 1h 34m
Director: Uche Alexmore
Genre: Romance
Kamara (Bimbo Ademoye), a beloved celebrity and social media sweetheart, discovers a devastating truth on the day of her traditional wedding: her groom (Tochi Larry) — the man she trusted with forever — is a serial cheat. Hurt and betrayed, she’s forced to make an impossible choice: walk away and face public humiliation, or protect her image at all costs.
In a bold and unexpected move, she replaces her groom with another man (Daniel Etim-Effiong) — right at the altar. But this decision sparks a spiral of consequences, threatening her credibility, brand partnerships, and personal peace.
Here Comes the Bride is a whirlwind story of heartbreak, image, and finding love in the most unexpected way. If you believe in second chances and unplanned romance, hit play.
Watch Here Comes the Bride on YouTube.
Miss Independent (2025)
Running time: 1h 50m
Director: Akin Tijani
Genre: Romance
Shaped by the bruises and silences of their mothers’ marriages, Oby (Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan) and her childhood friends made a pact: never depend on a man. While life slowly nudged her friends into more traditional roles, Oby remained firm — turning her convictions into a powerful platform as a feminist influencer and advocate for women’s autonomy.
But then she meets Ejike (Bobby Ekpe) — steady, thoughtful, and unlike any man she’s known. As their bond grows, Oby is forced to confront the ideals she’s built her life around and the unexpected vulnerability of falling in love.
Miss Independent is a thoughtful exploration of love, feminism, and emotional growth. If you’re drawn to stories that balance strength and softness, this one’s for you.
Watch Miss Independent on YouTube.
Sharon Stone (2002)
Running time: 4h 39m
Director: Adim Williams
Genre: Drama/Romance
Sharon (Genevieve Nnaji) is a university student entangled in a web of romantic manipulation. She juggles multiple men, unapologetically using each for her gain, all while hiding a deeper family crisis. But eventually, her carefully spun lies unravel — leading to betrayal, heartbreak, and humiliation.
A defining moment in early 2000s Nollywood, Sharon Stone marked the rise of Genevieve Nnaji and signaled a new wave of bold, female-led storytelling in the industry. Whether inspired by Basic Instinct or not, it’s a gripping throwback drama that still hits hard.
Best part? All three parts have now been merged into a single film — no more combing the internet to find the full story.
Watch Sharon Stone on YouTube.
Twin Deception (2025)
Running time: 2h 16m
Director: Mo Fakorede
Genre: Drama
Tobi (Taye Arimoro), a street-smart hustler, stumbles upon a shocking discovery: he has a doppelganger living a life of privilege and comfort. When fate offers him the chance to swap lives for three months, he takes it — but stepping into someone else’s shoes proves far more complicated than he imagined.
What begins as an opportunity quickly unravels into a dangerous game of lies, love, and loyalty. Every decision edges Tobi closer to being exposed, and the truth could destroy everything.
If you’re drawn to stories about identity, betrayal, and the cost of second chances, Twin Deception is your next watch.
Watch Twin Deception on YouTube.
When Love Blooms (2025)
Running time: 1h 41m
Director: Olubunmi Akingbola
Genre: Drama/Romance
Queen (Nancee Maurice) struggles with low self-esteem and breaks up with her seemingly perfect partner, Daniel (Daniel Etim-Effiong), simply because he’s “too good.” He doesn’t drink, smoke, gamble, womanise, or bring the kind of chaos she’s used to seeing in her friends’ relationships — and to her, that’s unsettling.
Daniel tries to move on. He hires a new chef, Sandra (Osaremen Inegbenebor), and the two fall for each other. But just as love begins to bloom again, a shocking discovery changes everything: they’re siblings.
What starts as a romance quickly spirals into an emotionally chaotic drama.
If you’re in the mood for a messy, unpredictable love story, When Love Blooms is the one to watch.
Watch When Love Blooms on YouTube.
