Whether Omoni Oboli is directing or calling the shots behind the scenes, she has carved out a powerful niche in Nollywood as one of its most recognisable filmmakers. As an actor, writer, producer, and director, she’s built a movie catalogue that balances commercial appeal with socially conscious themes. From sharp romantic comedies to dramas tackling gender politics, family, ambition, and everything in between, she has made for herself a reliable name in Nollywood cinema and on YouTube.
From fan-favourite romcoms to captivating dramas, here are the 10 best Nollywood movies produced by Omoni Oboli, ranked based on their impact, storytelling, performances and rewatch value.
10. The Perfect Lie (2025)
Running time: 1h 52
Director: Magnifique Ecrivaine
Genre: Romcom
Ambitious lawyer Alero (Elana Etim-Inyang) and tech bro Kunle (Michael Dappa) are former school rivals turned reluctant partners. They pose as a married couple just to secure a dream house in Lagos’s cutthroat rental market. Their relationship first begins as a tactical lie that becomes a chaotic cohabitation filled with fake wedding photos, fridge wars, suspicious neighbours, and undeniable chemistry.
As their fake relationship starts to blur with real feelings, they’re forced to confront the one thing they didn’t plan for: falling for each other. If you like movies packed with humour, romance and a healthy dose of Lagos madness is your cup of tea, this recommendation is for you.
Watch The Perfect Lie on YouTube.
9. Moms at War (2018)
Running time: 1h 31m
Director: Omoni Oboli
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Moms at War is a fast-paced, feel-good comedy that follows two fiercely competitive mothers: Ebube (Omoni Oboli), a wealthy entrepreneur, and Olaide (Funke Akindele), a no-nonsense working-class woman. The two become sworn enemies when their children compete for a prestigious scholarship.
A battle of brains between their kids quickly turns into a hilarious war of egos, as the moms resort to petty tactics and sabotage to outshine each other. But beneath the chaos and competition lies a deeper story about pride, sacrifice, and how far mothers will go for their children’s success. You should see this movie if you’re looking for a funny and warm family drama.
8. A Night in July (2024)
Running time: 1h 28m
Director: Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat
Genre: Romance, Suspense
In A Night in July, Helen (Uche Montana), the bride-to-be, wakes up on the morning of her wedding next to a handsome stranger she has no recollection of meeting. As panic sets in, the two set out to piece together the events of the previous night, unravelling a trail of secrets, lies and unexpected twists.
What starts as a desperate search for answers soon becomes a deeper mystery involving betrayal, hidden agendas and a wedding day that may never happen. A Night in July blends romance, suspense, and emotional tension into a captivating tale about fate, choices, an2d the unpredictable messiness of love and truth. If you’re a lover of chaotic romance stories, here’s one.
Watch A Night in July on YouTube.
7. Unfaithfuls (2024)
Running time: 1h 31m
Director: Omoni Oboli
Genre: Romance
Idera (Chioma Akpotha) is caught in the quiet suffocation of a stagnant marriage. Longing for connection, she finds solace in an online friendship that offers the attention and warmth missing from her real life. But her escape soon turns into betrayal when she discovers she’s been catfished.
As she reels from the deception, her pain deepens when she discovers that her husband (Bimbo Manuel) has also been unfaithful. What follows is a raw, emotional unravelling of trust and the fragile lines between betrayal. If you’re looking for a movie that explores loneliness and the messy truths behind closed doors, you’ve found one here.
6. Spice of Love (2024)
Running time: 2h
Director: Mo Fakorede
Genre: Romance
Amina Rashid (Elana Etim-Inyang) is a driven young woman determined to step out of her father’s shadow and define her destiny. But when tradition and family pressure threaten to dictate her future through an arranged marriage, she takes matters into her own hands.
Her move begins as a calculated plan to escape control, and then it leads her into an unexpected entanglement—the kind that tests her ambitions, heart, and sense of self. Torn between obligation and desire, Amina must choose whether to follow the life chosen for her or fight for the one she truly wants. If you enjoy romantic drama of defiance and a woman’s right to write her own story, see this as soon as possible.
Watch Spice of Love on YouTube.
5. The First Lady (2015)
Running time: 1h 47m
Director: Omoni Oboli
Genre: Drama
This is the story of Michelle (Omoni Oboli), a weary sex worker desperate to escape the harsh realities of her life. Tired of the streets and the men who control them, she dreams of a better life where she can be seen, respected and loved. Her chance at a new beginning comes from Kenechi (Chinedu Ikediezu), a charming but seemingly clueless man whose unexpected kindness sparks a fragile hope in her.
This movie is about Michelle’s schemes and hustle to escape a world that constantly devalues her. It also explores themes of survival, identity, and the cost of reinvention in a society that is quick to judge and slow to forgive. If you’re looking for a gritty yet tender movie, watch this.
The First Lady isn’t streaming anywhere at the moment.
4. Love In Every Word (2025)
Running time: 1h 55m
Director: Stanley Obi
Genre: Romcom
This story follows Chioma (Bamike Bambam Olawunmi-Adenibuyan), a Lagos 9-5er recovering from a messy breakup, and Obiora (Uzor Arukwe), a determined Igbo businessman who purchases her office building just to see her again.
Though Obiora doesn’t fit Chioma’s criteria because he embodies traits she once despised in her father, their chemistry is undeniable. As their connection deepens, Chioma struggles to reconcile her bias against Igbo businessmen with her growing feelings for Obiora. This is a mushy love drama that’ll have you cheesing from start to end. It’s a good watch.
Watch Love In Every Word on YouTube.
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3. While This Heart Beats (2025)
Running time: 1h 56m
Director: Uzo Osimkpa
Genre: Romance
While This Heart Still Beats tells the story of Aaron Coker (Michael Dappa), a wealthy heir facing a terminal heart condition and a ticking clock. Determined not to prolong his life at the cost of another’s, Aaron walks away from both a potential transplant and his girlfriend after discovering her infertility.
When he crosses paths with Ifunaya (Omowunmi Dada), the strong-willed daughter of his late driver, trying to escape a forced marriage, a fake marriage of convenience draws them into each other’s lives. As the facade blurs into genuine affection, they confront their pasts and find unexpected healing. This drama is highly recommended if you’re looking for a movie set against loss, love, and redemption themes.
Watch While This Heart Beats on YouTube.
2. Wives On Strike (2016)
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A group of market women led by the spirited Mama Amina (Uche Jombo) and Madam 12:30 (Chioma Akpotha) decide to withhold sex from their husbands to protest child marriage after a fellow trader’s daughter is forced into one. Their protest starts as a domestic standoff and quickly spirals into a national conversation as the movement gains traction.
This movie cleverly uses humour to unpack serious issues like patriarchy, consent and women’s agency in society, making it resonant. If you enjoy movies that blend comedy, social commentary and activism with wit and urgency, you should watch this movie.
Wives On Strike is streaming on Netflix, but it’s currently unavailable in Nigeria.
1. Love Is War (2019)
Running time: 1h 51m
Director: Omoni Oboli
Genre: Drama
Love Is War follows the intense and unexpected political face-off between husband and wife—Hankuri (Omoni Oboli) and Dimeji Phillips (Richard Mofe-Damijo)—who find themselves running against each other for the same gubernatorial seat in Ondo State. The couple navigates loyalty, ambition, marriage, and power as their shared dream of a better Nigeria becomes a personal and political battlefield.
What begins as a supportive love story quickly spirals into a charged competition, testing both their partnership and ideals. This movie unpacks themes of gender roles, integrity and the cost of ambition in Nigerian politics with sharp performances and real questions about whether the system is truly ready for a woman in power. This is a good political drama if you’re looking for one.
