When it comes to Nollywood, YouTube is a goldmine. From messy love triangles and generational family drama to laugh-out-loud chaos, no one does it quite like Nollywood.
Whether you’re in the mood for heartbreak, scandal, or a feel-good thrill, these are the 10 Nollywood movies dominating YouTube this July—and they’re absolutely worth your screen time.
Big Joe (2025)
Running time: 2h 12m
Directors: Fredrick Leonard and Desmond Anyanwu
Genre: Romcom, Drama
In Michael’s (Fredrick Leonard) chaotic home, secrets fly fast, and peace is always temporary. At the centre of it all is Big Joe (Ukeme), the cook, the cleaner, the gatekeeper, and everyone’s favourite trouble magnet.
Between his boss’s unpredictable girlfriend, his own dramatic younger sister, and a string of wild events, Big Joe is pushed to his limit. Still, he remains a loyal friend, holding the household together with heart and humour.
Big Joe is a rollercoaster of comedy, conflict, and unexpected moments of love. If you’ve ever lived in a Nigerian home where everyone is both the problem and the solution, this one will hit home.
Corporate Maid (2005)
Running time: 2h 23m
Director: Ikechukwu Onyeka
Genre: Drama
Don’t be fooled by the title—Corporate Maid starts off light but quickly dives into a full-blown scandal. Rose (Mercy Johnson) arrives as a seemingly harmless housemaid trainer, but she’s not just there to teach chores.
Armed with charm, confidence, and ulterior motives, she stirs up chaos by seducing her boss (Oge Okoye), her boss’s husband (Van Vicker), and even the house cook (Charles Inojie).
If you’re in the mood for old-school Nollywood drama that’s messy, seductive, and completely unhinged, this cult classic delivers.
Watch Corporate Maid on YouTube.
Hearts In Law (2025)
Running time: 1h 28m
Director: Mo Fakorede
Genre: Romance
In Lagos’s high-stakes business world, power broker Caleb (Ray Adeka) needs more than a winning deal; he needs the perfect fiancée to impress his elite clients. So he hires Jane (Detola Jones), a smart, streetwise woman, to play the role of his classy partner.
But as they fake their way through upscale parties and sharp-eyed social circles, the lines between business and real emotion begin to blur. What starts as a transactional partnership slowly becomes something deeper, forcing them to confront public scrutiny, personal ambition, and the messy truth about love.
Watch Hearts In Law on YouTube.
Locked In (2025)
Running time: 1h 56m
Director: Uzo Osimkpa
Genre: Drama
Tumi (John Ekanem) is a gifted architect haunted by childhood trauma and the emotional scars left by his father. When he’s forced to collaborate on a major hotel project with Tiara (Okawa Shaznay)—a sharp, headstrong woman from an influential family—the emotional walls he’s built start to crumble.
Their partnership is rocky from the start. Creative clashes, personal boundaries, and buried pain make it hard to connect—until unresolved pasts begin to resurface and something deeper begins to take shape.
Locked In is a slow-burning drama that explores childhood wounds, forgiveness, and the fragile path to healing. It’s a tender, layered story about two people learning to let go—and let love in.
Love Reset (2025)
Running time: 1h 52m
Director: Uzo Osimkpa
Genre: Romance
After a tragic accident, Fifeke (Ego Nwosu) wakes up with no memory—and a group of strangers insisting they’re her family and friends. With nothing but their stories to rely on, she’s forced to rebuild a life she can’t remember.
But as quiet suspicions grow and unsettling truths begin to emerge, Fifeke is caught between two realities: the life everyone says she had and the one her heart seems to long for. Love Reset is a moving, psychological romance about memory, identity, and the complicated journey of rediscovering who—and what—you truly love.
Naughty and Nice (2025)
Running time: 1h 23m
Director: Mo Fakorede
Genre: Romance
After losing her father, Mirah (Angel Unigwe) moves into a modest apartment with her mother (Obichi Marshall), weighed down by grief and emotional baggage. The last thing on her mind is love—until Tife (Emmanuel Igwe), the charming boy next door, comes knocking.
At first, Mirah resists. But as time softens her guard, a gentle, undeniable connection begins to bloom.
Naughty and Nice is a tender, feel-good romance about loss, healing, and the kind of love that doesn’t rush in—but patiently waits to be let in. If you’re a soft-hearted romantic, this one’s for you.
Watch Naughty and Nice on YouTube.
Not the Plan (2024)
Running time: 1h 32m
Director: Great Valentine Edochie
Genre: Romance
Bayo (Saga Deolu) and Imem (Detola Jones) are a couple who once shared the same dream: no kids, just love and freedom. But when Bayo quietly changes his mind, cracks begin to form. What starts as a silent longing soon becomes mounting pressure, and things spiral when his mother enters the picture, turning a personal decision into a family-wide war.
Not The Plan is a heartfelt romance tangled with cultural expectations, tough conversations, and the messy middle between love and compromise. If you love stories where romance meets real-life drama, this one’s for you.
Watch Not the Plan on YouTube.
The Checklist (2025)
Running time: 1h 49m
Director: Great Valentine Edochie
Genre: Romance
In the heart of Lagos, best friends Adesuwa (Ruby Okezie)—a sharp, no-nonsense career woman recovering from betrayal—and Bolanle (Uche Nwoko)—a hopeless romantic with a string of dating fails—are done settling for less.
After yet another dating disaster, Adesuwa jokingly creates a “checklist” to help Bolanle sort out her love life. But what starts as a playful dare soon turns into a journey of clarity, healing, and unexpected romance.
The Checklist is a smart, feel-good rom-com about love, standards, and sisterhood—with just the right dose of Lagos drama. If you’re rooting for second chances and friendships that hold you down, this one’s for you.
Watch The Checklist on YouTube.
Unforeseen Love (2025)
Running time: 2h 2m
Director: Austine Onyema
Genre: Romance
Henry (Ogechukwu Victory Michael) and Ben (Martins Ogbebor) are broke, jobless, and desperate—until they hatch a plan to scam Nancy (Mercy Isoyip), a wealthy woman in their estate. Henry plays the role of a charming, self-employed chef to win her over. But what starts as a con quickly turns into real love.
Despite his friend’s warnings to stay focused on the money, Henry falls hard. He marries Nancy and moves in with her, but things fall apart when Ben, feeling betrayed, exposes the original scam.
Unforeseen Love is a story about second chances, messy beginnings, and choosing love over lies. For anyone who believes love can grow from the most unexpected places, this one’s for you.
Watch Unforeseen Love on YouTube.
White Waters (2007)
Running time: 1h 51m
Director: Izu Ojukwu
Genre: Drama, Romance
Set against the world of competitive athletics, White Waters follows Melvin (OC Ukeje), a shy, socially withdrawn young man juggling life with his ailing grandmother and a pet goldfish as his only friend. But things begin to change when he meets Norlah (Rita Dominic)—a quiet force with sharp instincts and a soft heart.
As Norlah slowly draws Melvin out of his shell, their bond deepens into a tender, slow-burn romance built on trust, care, and quiet strength.
White Waters is a timeless Nollywood classic—part sports drama, part love story—that explores vulnerability, emotional growth, and the power of quiet connection.
Watch White Waters on YouTube.
