While last week we were talking about the nether region, this week we are taking you to church. Our #BumpThis playlist is our best Nigerian gospel songs that have been released this year.
Whether you’re new in your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your relationship with God, we curated this gospel playlist for you.
Remember — Sinach
In case you missed it, Sinach started her 2024 with Remember. She decrees excellence and greatness into her year. She’s convinced it’ll be a better year than the last — “You did before / It’s already done.” Although we’re in the T-Pain era, this song is for all seasons.
Nothing Dey Spoil for God Hand — Timi Dakolo
This song is an anthem for the gospel believers. As long as you believe there’s God, everything you put in his hands is safe.
Sing Over Me — Dunsin Oyekan
Dunsin Oyekan and his choir teach us how to sing about our convictions with this song. It’s jazzy, smooth, emotive and, yeah, it’s still a worship session.
Sorry — Limoblaze
Asking for forgiveness doesn’t have to be boring. Limoblaze surrenders his ego, and opens up that he’s only a human trying his best to obey all his God’s will, but he gets overwhelmed sometimes. With the song, he seeks forgiveness.
Never Seen — Yadah
Since Yadah began her faith journey, she’s not had a single regret. She sings of the fulfilled promises and unforsaken righteousness she experiences and enjoys in her walk with God. If you relate or are fishing for inspiration for a praise-and-worship jam session, Never Seen comes highly recommended.
Devotion — Ko’rale
Now, it’s praise time. Ko’rale surrenders his ego and centres on his God. He’s deeply in awe of the endless love his God has shown him and sings assuredly of the great friendship he finds in his God.
Grateful (I AM Standing) — Oba Reengy feat. Tobi Toun
Gratitude-filled raps spazz between Oba Reengy and Tobi Toun. Fine verses from two guys who proudly wear their faith like badges.
Definitely — Ada Ehi
This song sings of 100% assurance in one’s faith. Ada Ehi declares that she’s healthy, and happy because Jesus is involved. This is an audio version of the Biblical scripture that says, “Go your way. Your faith has made you whole.”
Dance Anyhow — Judikay
Judikay isn’t promoting disorderliness here. She’s talking about dancing and praising her God how she likes. She is encouraging believers to express their fullness of joy in God’s presence through dance (lowkey, you’re exercising your body. Don’t dull).
Agalliao — Pastor Iren Emmanuel & Nathaniel Bassey
You need to bring in your two-step dance moves, jump for joy — just like the song title suggests in Hebrew — and proclaim your faith. Agalliao gets electrifying by every progression. You can lose yourself to this.
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In the last few years, a fleet of Nollywood television series have landed on several streaming platforms, such as Netflix. This development has contributed to the diverse Nigerian stories available for a global audience.
While many hardcore fans of Nollywood have protested what they say is the globalisation of the industry, there are many Nollywood TV series worthy to binge. If you’re looking for a Nollywood TV series to binge in this month of October, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 worth our money currently streaming on Netflix.
King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
This TV show is about a local politician and businesswoman and, by extension, the underbelly of the Nigerian political system. Stars like Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Efa Iwara, and Nse Ikpe-Etim guarantee thrilling dialogues and actions.
Blood Sisters (2022)
A wedding ceremony turns into an investigation of a homicide case. A bride and her best friend are suspects of the groom’s murder. This is a Nigerian crime-thriller mini-series you should definitely watch. It’s star-studded with Gabriel Afolayan, Kehinde Bankole, Nancy Isime, Ramsey Noah, Ini Dima-Okojie and more.
Oloture: The Journey (2024)
A journalist works undercover as a sex worker to bring down a human trafficking syndicate. Beverly Osu, Omoni Oboli, Sharon Ooja and Daniel Etim-Effiong put their souls into this.
Shanty Town (2023)
This crime-thriller show explores the lives of sex workers, street gangs and corruption in Lagos’ political arena. The cast of Shanty Town includes Nancy Isime, Chidi Mokeme, Uche Jumbo and Ini Edo.
Far from Home (2022)
This high-school show focuses on a young boy and aspiring artist from a struggling background. The series shows him navigating his way through the world of the country’s 1%. Mike Folarin, Olumide Oworu, Bolanle Ninalowo and Genoveva Umeh star in this.
Postcards (2024)
The journey of a single mother (Sola Sobowale) to India for a medical check-up ends in a family reunion between her, her son (Tobi Bakre), and her brother (Richard Mofe-Damijo). If you’re looking for something lighthearted, Postcards works for you.
The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi (2023)
This show follows the story of a spirit haunting a secondary school after an incident of sexual abuse. It features veteran and new actors like Ireti Doyle, Jude Chukwuka, Martha Ehinome and Ejiro Onojaife.
Ololade (2023)
Two friends, a high school teacher (Frank Donga) and a car mechanic (Femi Adebayo) run into sudden wealth. This is a comedic series of fuck around and find out.
Castle & Castle (2018)
If you’re looking for a Nigerian legal drama series, then Mo’ Abudu made Castle & Castle for you. It’s about a couple who run a law firm together. They also have to hold their marriage together amidst the high pressure of their profession. Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Richard Mofe-Damijo take the lead on this.
War: Wrath and Revenge (2023)
A politician’s wife ruins his political ambition after discovering he wants to take another wife. It stars Rahama Sadau, Ayoola Ayoola and Mofe Duncan.
With the rise of streaming, Nollywood has become fairly more accessible to a global audience. This has created a variety of options for Nollywood lovers around the world. While it’s a good thing that filmmakers are making some dough from their art, it remains Zikoko to step in and tell the audience what’s worth their time in a season of plenty. That’s why we’ve taken the time to comb through the Netflix database, scouring the very best Nollywood films currently streaming on the platform.
If you’re looking for Nollywood films you can binge on your Netflix and chill or idle hours, we made a list of twenty movies. From action, to crime, romance, comedy to epic, there is lots of interesting screen time here.
Tokunbo (2024)
A guy who used to smuggle cars becomes an errand boy for some dangerous kidnappers. He’s to abduct a government official’s daughter for them, or his family faces the consequences. Gideon Okeke and Darasimi Nadi ATE up their roles.
Living In Bondage: Breaking Free (2019)
To be a big boy isn’t easy. An ambitious guy grabs a seat in high places with the help of a cult his mentor also belongs to. This film gives “Jesus power, super-power, wizard power, powerless power.” Ramsey Noah, Jide-Kene, and Kenneth Okonwko deliver great performances.
Love is War (2019)
A husband and wife duo win the primary elections and become the candidates of two major political parties in an upcoming election. This is a cutesy romance film, in which RMD (Richard Mofe-Damijo) literally sacrifices himself for his wife (Omoni Oboli).
King of Boys 1 (2018)
This is the story of Eniola Salami (Sola Sobowale) a powerful businesswoman, philanthropist and aspiring politician who’s also a leader in the underground world of crime in Lagos. She leads all these lives almost perfectly. You have a crime thriller here. Directed by Kemi Adetiba, the film also stars Reminisce, Osa Ighodaro, and Adesua Etomi-Wellington.
Breaded Life (2021)
Here Sunmisola (Timini Egbuson) is a good-for-nothing guy. Eww, right? But that’s not the worst part. He wakes up one day, and everyone around him mysteriously forgets him and can’t see him. Only a bread seller can see him. A dreaded breaded life indeed.
The Black Book (2023)
Police brutality, crime, grief, personal judgment and punishment, a leg and arm for an eye, adrenaline, and action—this is The Black Book. Ade Laoye, RMD, Sam Dede killed this.
Isoken (2017)
Isoken’s mum matchmakes her with Osaze because she can’t have an unmarried daughter in her 30s. But as Cupid would have it, she falls deep in an interracial love with Kevin. Nigerian men 0 – 1 Caucasian men. Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Funke Akindele and Joseph Benjamin killed this one.
The Griot (2021)
Here a shy storyteller faces betrayal from his friend who stole his stories to impress a babe they both like. Nawa. Lateef Adedimeji and Abimbola Adebayo are stars in the film.
Sugar Rush (2019)
Come for the sweetness but stay for the laughs, infidelity, money, crime, the underworld and mob bosses. This film follows three sisters who find a large amount of money, and soon become the target of the authorities and the mob. Toke Makinwa, Busola Aiyeola, Banky W, Bimbo Ademoye ATE.
Lionheart (2018)
A sabi babe runs an interstate transport company in a male-dominated industry and is faced with the harsh realities of being second-guessed because of her gender. It’s a relatable Nigerian drama, and Genevieve Nnaji, who plays the lead, is seduced by Mr P (of Psquare fame).
House of Ga’a (2024)
Are you looking for a drama of power-hungry and power-drunk characters? Here’s an epic serve. Femi Branch, Mike Folarin, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham star in this film about a Bashorun who’s more powerful than the kings he enthroned.
Afamefuna (2023)
This film is about the Igbo apprenticeship system and what can happen to friends in this culture. A businessman gets questioned by the police after his friend dies. Alexx Ekubo and Stan Nze get 5 Stars for their acting.
Ayinla (2021)
This is a musical drama and biopic based on the life of Ayinla Omowura, a deceased legendary Apala singer from Southwest Nigeria. The film features Lateef Adedimeji, Mr Macaroni and Omawumi Dada.
Nimbe (2019)
This is a drama and action film about a bullied teenager who eventually joins a bad gang and becomes a junkie. Odunlade Adekola and Chimezie Imo gave a show.
BlackRose (2018)
A babe meets the man of her dreams, but his arrival in her life changes her forever. Blossom Chukwujekwu and Echelon Mbadiwe came correct.
Soole (2020)
Adunni Ade, Mike Folarin and Meg Otanwa feature in this film about bus passengers travelling home for Christmas and getting mixed up with some hardened criminals. God abeg.
Anikulapo (2022)
A guy fucks around and fucks the king’s wife, and he dies for it. From there, everything gets spiritual and our real fucker brings people back to life. Kunle Remi, Sola Sobowale and Bimbo Ademoye are major cast in this film.
Sanitation Day (2020)
Face-Me-I-Face-You tenants found a dead body in their compound. Two policemen start an investigation to solve the mystery murder but the tenants are not cooperative. Sanitation Day stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Charles Inojie, Tobi Bakre and more.
76 (2016)
This is a historical drama about a young soldier accused of conspiring to assassinate a general and his pregnant wife, who fights for her husband’s wrongful arrest. Ramsey Noah, Rita Dominic and Chidi Mokeme gave impression performances.
Lisabi: The Uprising (2024)
This is an historical epic about Lisabi, a farmer, who raised a resistance movement to protect his town, Egba, and its people from oppressions. If features actors such as Lateef Adedimeji, Mr Macaroni and Odunlade Adekola.
