If you know the right corners of the internet, you’ll discover that some of the best of Nollywood is streaming on YouTube.
I know why you have come. Consider your search for the best of Nollywood on YouTube this December officially over. I have done a deep dive and curated 10 enjoyable Nigerian movies that not only cut through the digital noise but are also diverse in terms of genre. These movies, from work drama to complex tales of love, are guaranteed to elevate your viewing experience this December.
Returning home after years spent abroad, Moses (Eso Dike) is ready to start a completely new chapter of his life. His path immediately aligns with that of Deborah, a woman navigating her own way to find stability. As they meet, their burgeoning relationship is subjected to the harsh test of hidden truths, unaddressed past wounds and surprising connections.
These revelations challenge everything they once held certain regarding faith, love and second chances. They either pursue fate or allow their chance at love to slip away.
A clandestine romance ignites when Michelle (Osas Ighodaro), the protected daughter of a powerful dynasty, encounters Andrew (Eso Dike), a captivating newcomer defined by his own enigma. Their romance flourishes under the cover of fabricated identities. However, their relationship is almost shattered when their real identities come out.
Confronted by family’s expectations, the couple must choose between their powerful backgrounds or risk it all for love.
Life is hitting Emeka (Michael Dappa) below the belt. The weight of the Christmas season isn’t helping either. But one day, he finds himself in a world that feels only vaguely familiar. Everything about this new reality — set against the backdrop of Christmas — compels him to slow down and enters into a journey of healing, rediscovery and a quiet joy he didn’t know he was missing.
Propelled by a series of misfortunes, Tiwa (Detola Jones) is abruptly pulled from her sheltered village existence and thrown into the bustling chaos of Lagos. In this unfamiliar environment, she’s drawn into a world miles removed from hers.
An encounter with a charismatic man she likes (Chris Attoh) forces her to reevaluate everything she once believed about loyalty, destiny, and the true meaning of love. As feelings grow fonder, Tiwa needs to decide whether to maintain a delicate balance between the principled life she left behind or stick to her new identity.
When the marriage of their cherished mutual friends deteriorates, two bitter exes, Theresa (Teniola Aladese) and Shola (Tayo Arimoro), are forced to collaborate to help the couple (Wendy Lawal and Gabriel Afolayan). Yet as Theresa and Shola dedicate themselves as counsellors and mediators, they arrive at the crucial realisation that their friends aren’t the only ones who need healing. They need it too.
Kay (Tioluwalogo Olakunbi-Black) and Jay (Ibitoye Ayodele) are two friends, dressed in suits, on their way to an appointment. But their crucial morning gets derailed by Kay’s extended prayer session and an impromptu visit from their pastor.
When they finally manage to depart, their destination isn’t an interview or their jobs, but a scheduled appointment with a babalawo, who’s preparing a potent ritual intended to guarantee their success. Just as their ritual is about to be finalised, they run into luck. They abandon the ritual, but not without consequences.
Imade (Bolaji Ogunmola) moves back to her dad’s house to take care of him. Her dad, Pa Edebiri (Nkem Owoh) has a dream of turning their family house into “Cafe Edebiri.” But death cuts short his dream.
After Pa Edebiri’s demise, Imade tries to honour his memory to fulfil his cafe dream. However, it isn’t easy; she has to find a deal that works for her. But first, she has to reconcile with Alero (Tina Mba), her estranged mother, and sort out internal family issues.
After a short, heated exchange between Lola (Pamela Okoye) and a Kachi (Eddie Watson) on her way to work, he turns out to be her new boss. She arrives at the office to resume her role as his personal assistant, but he’s cold towards her.
The more she tries to get closer to and please him, the more difficult it becomes.
Balarabe (Mallum Arik), an emotional manipulator, unexpectedly appears at Laraba’s (Susan Pwajok) door months after he ended their relationship. His reason? He missed his flight, he’s stranded, and correctly calculated that Laraba is emotionally accessible enough to allow him into her space.
Laraba, still heartbroken, uses the single day they spend together to desperately try to piece together the truth behind why he left, while he requests some spicy noodles.
As much as this is a love story, it’s a race against the clock. We meet Cathy (Sandra Okunzuwa), a quiet and selfless nurse who’s secretly grappling with a life-changing, terminal diagnosis.
Her illness hits just as she starts a relationship with Manny Benson (Uzor Arukwe). On the other hand, Manny’s life is just beginning as Cathy’s time starts to fade.
In case you’ve forgotten, Nollywood is still running hot for free on YouTube.
From family stories to romances and faith-based dramas, YouTube Nollywood has something for everyone. And for November, I’ve done the tedious work of scouring YouTube’s vast library to find the best Nigerian movies currently streaming.
Here are the 10 Best Nollywood movies to watch for free on YouTube this month. Enjoy.
While driving through a serene rural town, Dester (Timini Egbuson) spots a Ifunaya (Sarian Martin) dancing under a tree, and in that moment, he decides he has found the love of his life.
He immediately starts trying to win her heart but first has to fight the resistance from his friends who think he’s gone insane and also untangle himself from his super toxic current relationship.
A CEO named Tope (Chike Daniels) lives a very principled life. But that all changes when Celine, a writer, comes along and throws a little chaos into his controlled life.
Their relationship first starts as a casual interaction before growing into something serious. But just as their connection strengthens, elements from their past return to wreck things. Tope has to choose between retreating to the rivers and lakes he’s used to (his safe world) or go chasing waterfalls (risking it all) with Celine.
Vanessa (Chioma Akpotha) is a lawyer experiencing betrayal due to her husband’s, Ifeanyi’s, infidelity. She stays in the Egyptian river named Denial and refuses to accept that her partner is seeing a woman from his past.
She keeps the situation under wraps to hide her shame, until the truth is exposed, threatening the life and image she’d worked so hard to protect.
Karis (Deza The Great) believes marriage is a scam because women are untrustworthy. Wishing to be a father but not wanting to deal with the stress of a romantic relationship, Karis settles on the less emotional solution of surrogacy. He hires Nuela (Scarlet Gomez), who agrees to the arrangement purely out of financial necessity.
A miscarriage destabilises their arrangement, plunging them both into a messy emotional crisis they didn’t budget for.
Kolade (Greatman Takit) stands at a crossroads between faith and fame. Born into a devout Christian family, his father, Rev. Emmanuel (Mike Bamiloye), envisions him continuing the family’s ministry. But Kolade’s heart beats to the pulse of secular music and the allure of stardom.
His defiance sets off a chain of spiritual turmoil that drags him into a dangerous world of temptation, cult influence, and moral reckoning. This movie shows the tension between divine calling and personal ambition.
Alexia (Prisma James) is a 27-year-old lady navigating the brutal Lagos dating scene. She desires a genuine relationship but is repeatedly thwarted by men pursuing sex. Her frustration reaches a boiling point, but starts to cool when Tobenna (Timini Egbuson) enters.
Their meeting promises something substantial, but the mirage collapses swiftly when she realises she’s just another woman on his hit list. Alexia, no longer wanting to be a victim,initiates a strategic counter-attack to make Tobenna pay for the pain he’s caused her.
For Felix (Joshua Banjo) and Glory (Aanu Kolade), their relationship wasn’t just love. It was a divine assignment, sealed by a prophecy promising a bright future.
As their supposedly predestined relationship materialises, an unforeseen darkness comes into the mix, threatening to violently derail their spiritual itinerary. This results in a series of trials that test not just not their relationship, but their faith.
This movie follows the story of the Greggs and the complexities of their marriage. Frank (William Benson), the husband, has fallen out of love and wants to be with a younger woman called Amanda (Uche Montana).
Queen (Shaffy Bello), the wife, becomes suspicious and tries to befriend her husband’s mistress to know the threat to her marriage. What unfolds is unexpected relationship turbulence, proving that even after twenty-five years, a marriage is only as stable as its weakest link.
Sparks fly when two strangers, Michelle (Osas Ighodaro) and Andrew (Eso Dike), meet and fall in love, both lying about their backgrounds.
However, the foundation of their relationship crumbles when their real identities are revealed. They’re both from powerful families determined to marry off their children to preserve the family legacy. The couple is forced to choose either family and legacy or risk everything for their love.
As the love of Chioma (Olawunmi-Adenibuyan “Bam Bam”) and Obiora (Uzor Arukwe) blossoms into the forever they’ve always dreamed of, they find themselves at the edge of a new chapter. However, their marital journey is challenged when secrets they had buried resurface, putting great strain on their relationship.
They’re forced to confront a question: can the strength of their love truly mend their pasts and write the everlasting love they desire?
Nollywood has always had a special way of blending entertainment with life lessons, and nowhere is that more evident than in its Christian movies. These movies are snapshots of how faith, family, temptation and redemption play out in Nigerian society.
From tales of betrayal and forgiveness to thrilling spiritual battles between light and darkness, Nollywood’s Christian movies have a reputation for being as dramatic as they are inspiring. They give us flawed but relatable characters. And while you’re getting drawn into all the twists and turns, the stories sneak in powerful lessons about resilience, hope, and the belief that God shows up even in the messiest situations.
Thanks to YouTube, many of these classics and new releases are just a click away. Whether you want something uplifting, reflective, or so dramatic, this list has you covered.
Here are the 10 best Christian Nollywood movies to watch on YouTube right now.
John (Fiyinfolu C.P. Okedare) is a young devout Christian who has just completed his undergraduate studies with a third-class degree. Despite his academic setback, John remains steadfast in his faith, believing his success is not tied to earthly achievements but to God’s high calling on his life.
In contrast, his brother Edward (Damilola Mike-Bamiloye) and their father (Kayode Owojori) dismiss John’s church involvement as excessive. Edward views Christian service as “religious stuff,” and their father pressures them into secular priorities based on life’s harsh realities. The movie looks at how at one stays steadfast on the face of immense pressure.
Kay (Tioluwalogo Olakunbi-Black) and Jay (Ibitoye Ayodele) are two down-on-their-luck friends, forever running late. One morning, Kay’s marathon prayer session—and an unexpected visit from their pastor—delays them even further. By the time they set out, it isn’t for work or a job interview, but for a meeting with a babalawo preparing a ritual meant to secure their success.
Just as they are about to seal the deal, fortune seems to smile on them. They abandon the ritual, convinced they no longer need it—only to discover that walking away from a covenant is never that simple.
Sunny Peters’s comedy-drama probes the uneasy intersection of faith, desperation, and superstition in contemporary Nigeria, asking what people are willing to risk in the pursuit of prosperity.
From the start, Felix (Joshua Banjo) and Glory (Aanu Kolade) believe their union has been divinely ordained. A prophecy seals their love, promising a bright and certain future together. As their dreams begin to materialize, however, an unforeseen darkness intrudes, threatening to unravel everything they have built. Faced with trials that test both their faith and their bond, the couple must decide whether love alone is enough to withstand forces determined to break them apart.
Mike Ilemobola’s romance fable doubles as a spiritual allegory, exploring the tension between destiny and free will, and the resilience required to hold on to hope when the future turns uncertain
One Sunday service spirals into chaos when three women, all vying for Ayomide’s (Jacob James Namah) affection, confront one another in church. But Ayomide, quick to dismiss them all, is less a romantic prize than a chronic heartbreaker. On each new date, his pattern emerges: an obsession with perfection and a disdain for flaws.
As his story unfolds, it becomes clear that Ayomide is not liberated by choice but bound by his own desires—shaped by confusion, carnality, and the scars of a troubled childhood. His relentless pursuit of an ideal woman becomes its own cage.
John Oguntuase’s drama examines how unhealed trauma and rigid ideals can imprison the heart, turning love into a battlefield of projection and pain.
Michael (Ohis Muyiwa Ojeikere) is a devoted family man with one consuming ambition: to become a man of God. Struggling to grow his ministry and desperate for recognition, he seizes what seems like a shortcut to success. After a single, fateful encounter with a spirit, he finds himself catapulted into instant fame—at the cost of his soul.
As Michael’s ministry flourishes, the cracks begin to show, exposing troubling questions about his motives, his integrity, and the true foundation of his faith.
This movie is both a cautionary tale and a moral inquiry, probing the dangers of ambition without conviction and the perilous trade-offs hidden in the pursuit of spiritual power.
Directors: John Oguntuase and Damilola Mike-Bamiloye
Genre: Biopic
This sweeping biopic retraces the life of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, beginning with his childhood in Ede, Osun State, where poverty threatened his dream of an education. Structured in five chapters, the film charts his academic brilliance, his romance with Foluke, and the spiritual encounter with Pastor Josiah Akindayomi that transformed the course of his life.
Featuring Abolaji Adebola, Tomiwa Samson and Mike Bamiloye, Enoch portrays not only Adeboye’s struggles and sacrifices but also the divine calling that carried him from obscurity to global influence.
At its heart, the film is less about celebrity than about devotion, presenting Adeboye’s journey as a meditation on faith, resilience, and the power of surrender to a higher purpose.
Kolade (Greatman Takit) is a gifted musician caught between two worlds. Raised in a devout household, his father, Rev. Emmanuel (Mike Bamiloye), expects him to carry on the family’s ministry. But Kolade’s passion lies elsewhere—in the rhythms and acclaim of secular music. His pursuit of that path draws him into a dangerous web of spiritual conflict, eventually leading to cult entanglement and battles far darker than he ever imagined.
Blending drama with musical performance, Damilola Mike-Bamiloye’s film examines the high stakes of choice and identity, exploring the costs of straying from expectation and the perilous intersections of faith, talent, and temptation.
Comfort (Omolara Ayoola) has spent years in prayer and fasting, clinging to every prophecy and promise that one day she will have a husband and family of her own. Yet as time passes, she watches her deepest hopes realized instead by a couple living next door. Their happiness becomes her torment, each shared smile cutting like a wound.
What begins as quiet anguish hardens into resentment, then curdles into bitterness. Soon, envy consumes her, threatening to pull her into choices with devastating consequences. At the breaking point, Comfort must decide whether to release her pain to faith—or let jealousy destroy her and those around her.
Mike Ilemobola’s drama is both intimate and cautionary, probing the corrosive power of envy while reflecting on the fragility of hope when faith is tested by delay.
Odukwudili and Moroundiya (Daniel Etim-Effiong and Bimbo Ademoye) are a young couple whose marriage begins to fracture under the weight of infertility. Despite their wealth and access to medical options, the one thing they desire most remains out of reach.
Their journey takes them from fervent fasting and tireless prayer to the promise of IVF, but each attempt ends in fresh disappointment. As hope wanes, faith falters, and their bond is tested, Moroundiya teeters on the edge of despair—until the unexpected finally arrives.
Great Valentine Edochie’s drama is both tender and unflinching, examining the strains infertility places on love, faith, and identity, and the quiet resilience required to keep believing in the face of heartbreak.
On his way home to his anxious, paranoid mother, a man (Tolu Adegbo) hears breaking news: a dangerous criminal is on the loose and residents are urged to stay indoors. When he reaches their house, it is eerily empty—his mother nowhere in sight, her Bible left half-open on the table.
As he searches frantically, he is suddenly knocked unconscious. He wakes bound and helpless, confronted with a chilling ultimatum: produce ₦30 million within thirty minutes or watch his mother die.
John Oguntuase’s thriller fuses suspense with moral urgency, exploring fear, desperation, and the crushing weight of impossible choices when love collides with danger.
Forget endless scrolling through paid subscription platforms. If you know where to look, you’ll find the best Nollywood movies on YouTube.
From romcoms to family dramas, the movies on this platform will keep you glued to your screen till the very end.
In this month of September, we’ve combed through the best Nollywood has to offer and selected 10 of the best. Whether you’re in the mood for an epic, a modern-day love story, or a star-studded drama, there is something for everyone on this list.
Here are the 10 best Nollywood movies to watch on YouTube this month:
After chasing her wealthy son’s girlfriend away, Nwanne (Patience Ozokwor) persuades Nnenna (Chioma Chukwuka), a beautiful and hardworking village girl, to marry him.
Hoping for a brighter future, Nnenna finds her way into a relationship with the guy (Bob Manuel Udokwu) and moves to the city with him, only to be deceived by a supposed new friend (Oge Okoye).
Blinded by promises of glamour and freedom, Nnenna strays far from her values, but it may already be too late to undo the damage by the time she realises.
When the love between Helen (Uche Montana) and Charles (Eso Dike) results in an unplanned pregnancy and a hasty wedding, the reality of married life quickly sets in. Their first year together is a storm of sleepless nights with a newborn, career pressures, financial strain, meddling exes and unresolved family baggage.
What once felt like passion is now unbearable, forcing them to question the foundation of their union. With counselling and honesty, the couple must decide if their bond can withstand the cracks in their trust. It’s the sequel to A Night in July.
Grace (Bimbo Ademoye) is a nurse and youth minister whose life revolves around faith, service, and the clear path her church community envisions for her. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Kunle (Taye Arimoro), a neighbour carrying the weight of a troubled past.
Drawn to his vulnerability, she finds herself caught between her growing affection for him and the expectations of her spiritual family, who insist that her future lies with Richard (Great Valentine Edochie), a perfect Christian suitor.
As love, faith and buried past collide, Grace must confront her heart’s desires and seek clarity on whether destiny is shaped by others’ expectations or by God’s plan for her life.
After his brother dies, Osuofia (Nkem Owoh) travels to the United Kingdom to take charge of his estate with his wife, a white woman. But he soon realises that life in London is not what he had imagined in his tiny southern village.
What should be a straightforward process turns into a comedic rollercoaster as Osuofia is bewildered by everything from London’s food to its social etiquette. This classic comedy is one of the few in the “novice clown” genre that manages to be actually funny.
This social drama is set in Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, a small town struggling with clean water. After a massive oil and gas corporation learns that crude oil nests on the soil of the town, even more doom is spelt for the people of Oloibiri.
It remains Gunpowder (Richard Mofe-Damijo), a hardened militant leader scarred by years of broken promises and environmental ruins, to decide the fate of the community.
This movie tackles the impending climate crisis that threatens a massive portion of the Niger Delta.
Keche (OC Ukeje) and Banke (Stella Damasus) are a couple preparing for their dream wedding. Everything seems flawless until Keche’s ex, Ama (Kehinde Bankole), unexpectedly returns. Her reappearance throws Keche into an emotional whirlwind, forcing him to confront unresolved feelings, question his choices and unavoidably jeopardise his future with Banke.
The movie intensifies as the wedding day draws near, and all parties in this triangle face each other.
After a militant group of former disgruntled soldiers turns to terrorism and kidnapping, causing chaos in the country, law enforcement must fight back. Detective Smith (Saint Obi), a fearless police officer who has become the linchpin of the law enforcement’s response, steps up to protect the nation and lead the counter-attack against the criminal group.
From gunfights to intense dialogue exchanges, this classic Nollywood thriller is guaranteed to get your blood pumping fast.
The title of the classic gritty Nollywood movie is derived from Bakassi spelt backwards, referencing the real-life Bakassi Boys vigilante group that rose to prominence in Eastern Nigeria in the late 1990s to fight the wave of violent armed robbery and ritual killings terrorising their communities.
Issakaba is an action thriller that keeps giving. Years after Sam Dede’s performance as the leader of the group that taught young boys to fight violence, the film remains as exciting as it was when it was first released at the turn of the century.
This movie tells the story of Makanjuola Kosegbe (Kola Oyewo), a principled man appointed to head a government agency plagued by deep corruption. Instead of joining the rotten system, he takes a firm stand against bribery, embezzlement and political manipulation.
His uncompromising honesty makes him both admired and hated. The public, who long for integrity, loves him, but corrupt officials and civil servants hate him because they see him as a threat.
Two friends, Sola (Kunle Afolayan) and Femi (Ramsey Nouah), discover a mysterious figurine during their National Youth Service in a remote village. The figurine is tied to an ancient goddess, Araromire, who is said to bring seven years of good fortune followed by seven years of misfortune.
At first, their lives transform. Love, success, and prosperity fall into place effortlessly. But as the seven-year cycle shifts, tragedy and chaos find them, and they’re forced to confront a decision they made years ago without thinking deeply.
When 20-year-old Layla* created a YouTube channel in January 2025, it was going to be a side hustle for the occasional extra cash. Instead, she found early success — really fast. Seven months in, she’s steadily raking millions monthly from her faceless YouTube channel. Here’s how she did it.
As Told To Boluwatife
My YouTube “career” started as a barely-thought-out idea. I use “career” loosely because I’m nowhere close to being an expert. I’m a 400-level medical student who just wanted a side hustle. Somehow, I got monetised in three months, made ₦6m in the following three and now earn at least ₦1m/month.
How I Started
In late 2024, I started considering doing something extra besides my regular school schedule. This “ginger” came from reading Naira Life stories about other medical students making money from side hustles. I wasn’t the best person at tech or business, but their stories challenged me, and I began searching for options that could work for me.
I found one on Facebook.
One day, while doomscrolling on the app — yes, I’m that Gen Z who still uses Facebook unapologetically — I found a video of someone talking about creating on YouTube. Over the next two months, Facebook’s algorithm recommended similar videos. I also joined a YouTubers’ community where creators discussed their channels, content and growth.
In January 2025, I decided to try YouTube content myself. While I hadn’t decided on a niche, I knew I wanted a faceless channel. I love to talk, but showing my face or doing voiceovers required filming and editing, and medical school wouldn’t give me that time.
I already knew how to edit videos with CapCut, and many people online were creating storytelling-type content. They’d script, then create images and voice-overs with AI, edit the clips, and post. I could do that with CapCut.
The first niche I tried out was motivational storytelling. My first video had 81 views in two days, which wasn’t a flop. But most of the views came from Indians, which was bad. Participating in the YouTuber community taught me that channels with predominantly Indian and Nigerian viewers made less money than those with viewers from countries like the US, UK, and Australia.
I hadn’t even told anyone I’d created a channel because I wanted the YouTube algorithm to do its thing. See, I’d learned that, as a creator, you don’t want your audience to be your family members or friends.
The algorithm brings your audience to you if you use the right keywords and hashtags and provide value. It’s better that way because you have an engaged audience. So, I didn’t need to beg people around me to view my content to boost my numbers. Everything I’d seen from the community pointed to one thing: It’s better to trust the algorithm and optimise for an audience from the right countries.
In other words, I had to try another niche. I abandoned that channel, took a break and opened another one in February.
Trying Out A Different Content Direction
For the new channel, I explored other genres of storytelling. I studied different content types: billionaire stories, family stories, and even stories about black people.
I settled on revenge stories.
Writing comes easily to me, and I felt like I wouldn’t have problems finding revenge plots to write about.
After picking out the niche, I began to research. I used tools like TubeBuddy and vidIQ to research popular keywords and hashtags for revenge stories on YouTube. Then, I studied similar creators to observe their style, patterns, how they created their videos, posting schedules, everything.
I didn’t focus on big channels. This group already has an established audience, so they don’t need to do much to get views. Instead, I focused on medium-sized channels and creators with between 1000 and 10,000 subscribers.
The idea wasn’t to copy them. I just needed to figure out why people watched their content. And I did. I noticed that a big part of the “draw” came from their thumbnails and titles, so I implemented that in my own content.
My first video did 600 views in about four days. It was so wild to me. I didn’t tell anyone about my channel, yet 600 people I didn’t know were watching and commenting. It was a confirmation that I was on the right track.
I was writing my professional exams around this time, but I made time to post at least once daily. Scripting the stories was the most taxing part, but editing was straightforward. I’d just create AI images for the footage and have CapCut read the script with the AI voice.
Sometimes, it was difficult to keep to my schedule, but my views kept increasing daily, and the progress was consistent. I had no choice but to be consistent.
I started the channel in February, and by the first week in May, I had reached the 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours threshold to get monetised. Reaching the watch hour threshold was very easy; it was the subscriber condition that even took me that long. I know people who spent years trying to hit the monetisation milestone, and I got there in less than three months.
Monetisation wasn’t entirely seamless, though. YouTubers get paid through Google Adsense, and to set up my account, I needed to verify my identity. I didn’t have a government ID, and apparently, YouTube doesn’t recognise NIN slips. I heard some people who tried to verify with NIN had their accounts banned, so I didn’t even try it.
I tried to get a voter’s card, but the INEC office I visited told me they only print cards during election season. The workers there even laughed at me and said, “Even if you go to Abuja, you won’t get anything.” I still wonder what the staff do when there are no elections.
In the end, I used my dad’s driver’s license to verify my account so I wouldn’t miss the 20-day deadline YouTube gave for the verification. So, technically, it’s his channel; the money only enters my account.
This is how I make money: YouTube pays based on the number of people who watch my videos. They determine this via two metrics: CPM, which is what advertisers pay, and RPM, which is what YouTube pays after removing their cut. I think YouTube collects 45%, but they don’t show how they split this on the backend.
After YouTube monetised my channel, I noticed I could see my earnings update daily. I remember seeing that I made $20 (about ₦30k) in one day and excitedly estimating I’d make about ₦900k by the end of May.
The thing about YouTube payments being dependent on views is that, you can’t exactly estimate how much you’ll actually make. By the end of May, I made over ₦1.5m.
It was surreal. I told my mum, “Put some respect on my name. You can’t be telling me to wash plates. I earn six figures now.”
In June, I made ₦1.7m, and then around ₦2.8m in July. It’s safe to say a minimum of ₦1m is the baseline, and I’ve never done anything to promote my channel. I just research keywords, write my stories, and post them at least once a day. Some of my videos now do over 200,000 views.
Future Plans
YouTube is very much in my future. I’m considering starting a new channel in addition to this one, most likely with my face. My challenge with that is, no matter the niche I choose, my audience will most likely be Nigerian because of my face and voice.
It might be depressing to compare how much lower the income from that channel will be, especially since I’m used to earning from American viewers, but I may just do it for the love of yapping.
I’ll be in medical school until 2029 — I’m already so over it — so it’ll take a lot of deliberate effort to create content around my schedule, but I honestly love it.
No matter how stressed I get from presenting patients and collecting unnecessary insults, it all just melts away when I pick up my phone to edit. Even when I get creative blocks, I only need to see what others are doing or log on to YouTube Studio for content inspiration.
It also doesn’t hurt that YouTube pays well. I’ve gone from being overly frugal to spontaneously treating myself to things I enjoy. I hang out with friends more, and I treat my family too. I still save more than I spend, though. I currently have about ₦2.9m in savings and am also working towards building a dollar savings portfolio.
I also want to get into investments, but the more I read about options, the more confused I get. I’m also a bit of a scaredy-cat. I’ll literally cry if I put my money in anything and it crashes.
Right now, I’m taking things one day at a time, and I like my progress. I love what I do, and I know what my future career path looks like. I’ll most likely end up working in media or as an on-air personality while having my YouTube channels on the side.
I can say for sure, though: A hospital is nowhere in the future I envision.
*Subject’s name has been changed to protect her identity.
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On YouTube, not all music videos are created equal. Some explode with millions of views within days, while others take their time.
In today’s digital era, a single click can turn a local anthem into a global obsession. Nigerian artists have mastered this formula, pairing irresistible music with visually striking videos that travel far beyond our borders.
From romantic tales shot like Nollywood blockbusters to colourful party scenes dripping in luxury, these videos perfectly complement the songs.
Here are the 10 most-viewed Nigerian music videos of all time on YouTube.
The video opens with Rudeboy and his girlfriend living in poverty. He is a hustler, and she is a young woman who is tired of their difficult circumstances. The central conflict is that she can’t “reason with him”—she can’t see the vision for their future and chooses to leave him to seek a better life elsewhere. The song follows his rise to fame and fortune, as he becomes a successful man living in a mansion, driving expensive cars, surrounded by luxury.
At its climax, the now-successful Rudeboy is confronted by his ex-girlfriend, who now wants to “reason with him” and get back together. But he’s already with someone else. The video sticks for its genuine storytelling. No wonder it became the most-viewed African music video of 2019.
The video for “Ye” is simple. It opens with some ladies and Burna Boy glamorously dressed, holding a wad of cash in a dark room with fluorescent lights. He sings and smokes as he charismatically postures behind murals of Fela Kuti.
Though Burna and his friends in “Ye” are glamorously dressed, this is not a glamorous video, as it’s shot in very few locations. When it came out, many viewers expressed that it didn’t do justice to the song, as it fails to reflect the themes of survival, hardship, and the rat race in Nigeria.
Burna Boy chooses to show his wealth and celebrity lifestyle, and the public rewarded him for it.
The video opens with Davido in the back of a luxurious Rolls-Royce, tension thick between him and his on-screen lover. He storms out of the car, takes a walk on the street and is distracted by a ballerina dancing in a lit-up dance studio. He’s glued to her performance, mesmerised, almost forgetting himself. He stays there until their eyes meet.
The video then transitions into a world where Davido imagines himself and the lady dancing at a party. He stays in that daydream until a gentle tap from his chauffeur jolts him back to his reality.
This music video shows the irresistible pull of music on a mesmerised model (Georgia Curtis), who starts dancing after a red light lands on her. Wizkid appears in a candle-lit room, moving body to rhythm and performing as an almost hypnotic presence, offering distance and connection.
Most of the video focuses on the model’s sexy and ravishing dance moves. The tension between his lofted charisma and the model’s graceful surrender turns a simple song into a visual narrative of attraction, devotion and synergy.
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This is Burna Boy’s directorial debut, and it unfolds within the intimate setting of his home and close circle of friends. They’re together, pouring drinks (“shayo”), lighting up “igbo” (weed) and celebrating in a no-frills vibe. One even forgets that the song is about heartbreak and using substances as a coping mechanism.
Then flashbacks and milestones enter with intercuts of clips from his live shows, his Madison Square Garden performance, shots of his cars, Grammys, and other trophies.
All these make the video double as a personal highlight reel—a visual proof of where he’s been and how far he’s come.
This visually captivating narrative complements the song’s romantic themes while showcasing a blend of Afrocentric aesthetics and contemporary storytelling. This video employs long, sweeping shots to chronicle the progression and intimate moments between Burna Boy and his muse, Angelina.
The choreography features sensual dance sequences and adds a dynamic layer to the video’s storytelling. Its simplicity and focus on intimate moments are highlighted as its strengths, and the on-screen chemistry between Burna Boy and Angelina is praised.
The video opens with Ayra in a white gown swinging on a flower-adorned dance ring over water. Then, she’s in a room flexing with bundles of dollars. The video transitions to a laundry room scene where she’s surrounded by other ladies.
Then another where she pulls up with her squad, dressed up in black cars, bold Y2K-inspired elements and sleek leather pieces that underscore her confident energy.
The video features CKay, Joeboy and Kuami Eugene in various settings, reflecting the song’s themes of love and attraction. One moment, CKay is in a colourful room with a love interest, another, he’s at another location, dancing with a group of women.
Joeboy finds himself in a room that looks like a flower shop, while Kuami Eugene is seated in a room, surrounded by numerous women.
The rich colour palette and neon tones evoke a sense of intimacy and passion. The dance sequences are energetic and in tune, reflecting the song’s upbeat tempo.
This video is characterised by bright colours that reflect physical chemistry and attraction. Rema is at a house party with friends, having a good time. Then his eye catches a beautiful lady in a yellow dress.
Her presence leaves Rema hypnotised, yearning for her. From the video’s diverse backdrops to the attention to detail in fashion, an extra layer of visual interest aligns with the song’s modern and youthful energy.
Rema sits in a warmly lit room, crooning the song confidently. The mood is laid-back, almost hazy, setting a romantic tone.
Selena Gomez’s appearance adds a new layer to the video. She is seen mingling with Rema and delivering her own verses, often with a playful and flirtatious demeanour.
Her presence visually represents the song’s female perspective, making the back-and-forth dynamic between the two artists feel more complete. The video uses a mix of close-up shots and wider angles to capture the intimacy between them. It successfully translates the song’s “feel-good” energy to the screen.
Whether it’s rich babe meets broke guy, best friends turned lovers, or “we hated each other until one random accident brought us together,” these Nollywood movies are full of drama and heart. And the best part? They’re all available on YouTube.
So, if you’re in the mood to awww, laugh, and swoon, here are 10 of the best Nollywood romance movies on YouTube you should watch right now.
Jemima (Genevieve Nnaji) begins writing anonymous letters to a stranger, pouring out all the emotions she can’t express to her fiancé (played by Fred Amata). One day, on a whim, she dials a random number—and meets Sadiq (Yemi Blaq), a man who listens like it’s his full-time job. Their conversations grow deeper, and soon, Jemima is forced to question everything she thought she wanted.
What if her soulmate isn’t her spec—and her spec isn’t her peace?
Daisy (Evanny Patrick) agrees to a blind date with Deyemi (Maurice Sam), but the moment she sees him in person, she knows he’s not her vibe. Instead of ghosting like we see on the streets of Lagos, she comes up with a creative exit plan: she pays Eniola (Chioma Nwaoha), a roadside food seller, to take her place and purposely ruin the date.
But what was supposed to be a quick escape turns messy when Eniola starts enjoying herself—and Deyemi starts catching feelings for the woman who was meant to be a walking disaster.
Running time: 2h 11m Directors: Fredrick Leonard & Desmond Anyanwu
Benita (Sarian Martin) is living the soft life, funded by her sugar daddy, Chief (Patrick Doyle), who keeps the bills paid and the lifestyle moisturised. Everything’s sweet—until Chief hires a new driver: Frank (Fredrick Leonard), a fine, silent-type with major enemies-to-lovers energy.
At first, Benita and Frank don’t get along. She’s giving rich babe with entitlement; he’s giving “I’m just here to drive this car and mind my business.” But as the tension builds and the vibe shifts, things get complicated.
What happens when you start catching feelings for the help—while your sponsor is still very much alive (and paying)? Find out in this sizzling Nollywood drama.
In this romantic gamble, our lover boy (Prince Nwafor) is a street-smart but struggling driver with more charm than cash. When he sets his eyes on the beautiful, wealthy babe next door (Bimbo Ademoye), he decides to risk it all.
He makes a bet that he can win her heart, faking his way into a champagne-popping lifestyle with borrowed clothes, rented cars, and bold lies. But just as things start going his way, real feelings kick in and the mask begins to slip. Now, he has to choose: come clean and risk losing everything—or keep the lie alive and lose himself.
Running time: 1h 47m Director: Great Valentine Edochie
Linda (Bolaji Ogunmola) and Dami (Kiekie Adeaga Ilori) are best friends navigating the wild terrain of the Nigerian dating scene. After enough failed talking stages to fill a dissertation, Dami finally meets a guy (Eso Dike) who seems promising.
But just as she starts mentally planning their future, her dream man starts catching feelings… for her best friend, Linda. Now it’s bestie vs bestie in a love triangle nobody asked for—and it’s not clear who’s going to win, or if “winning” even matters.
A chaotic, funny, and surprisingly emotional love story. Highly recommend.
Blossom Chukwujekwu and Bolaji Ogunmola star as two best friends who’ve been through it all together—bad dates, ghosting, and situationships that lead nowhere. Through it all, they’ve always had each other. But maybe… there’s something more.
As the disappointments pile up, they begin to wonder: what if the love they’ve been searching for has been right in front of them all along?
Makinde Esho (Femi Jacobs) is your typical Lagos corporate guy, sent to Abuja to secure a government contract. But the real battle? Not corruption. Not bureaucracy. It’s getting past one woman’s table: Clara Ikemba (Rita Dominic), the receptionist from hell and self-appointed gatekeeper to a powerful minister.
While Makinde battles red tape, queue drama, and Clara’s constantly shifting rules, he finds an unexpected reprieve in Ejura (Linda Ejiofor)—a sweet, grounded NYSC corps member who might just be the break from stress he didn’t know he needed.
Cheluchi (Uzor Arukwe) is your classic Lagos man: good job, good vibes, and a mother who thinks she’s the Holy Spirit when it comes to choosing a wife. He’s tired of being single, but every time he meets someone who makes his heart swell, his mum shuts it down with, “She’s not the one.”
Then he meets her—a beautiful, no-nonsense babe (Bolaji Ogunmola) who doesn’t just tick Cheluchi’s boxes, she rewrites the entire checklist. The only problem? She also catches the eye (and feelings) of his close friend (Michael Ejoor).
It’s love triangle o’clock, and somebody’s heart is about to get served.
Tochukwu (Mike Ezuruonye) is a sweet, slightly naïve village guy who moves to Lagos with one mission: to find true love and finally marry the woman he’s been betrothed to since childhood—Sophia (Sandra Okunzuwa).
But Sophia has fully embraced her soft life and has zero plans to downgrade to mortar-and-pestle love. Still, Tochukwu is determined to win her heart… even if it means clashing with city expectations, one humble gesture at a time.
Mo (Weruche Opia) is a high-functioning Lagos event planner who pulls off flawless weddings for everyone—except herself. She’s smart, witty, painfully single, and constantly surrounded by friends who seem to be falling in love like it’s on sale.
Tired of always cheering others on from the sidelines, Mo decides it’s time to get serious about her own love life. If you’re in the mood for Lagos situationships, emotional whiplash, and that one friend who might just be the one, this movie is for you.
YouTuber Fisayo Fosudo had to frantically retrieve his SIM card after using a phone he was reviewing for his YouTube channel, where he has over 746k subscribers. He had formatted the phone and shipped it back to the owners, leaving his SIM card inside. “The work is a lot,” he said. “We have eight projects we’re currently working on.”
Over the past eight years, Fosudo has been making videos on YouTube, ranging from gadget reviews and deep dives into the economy to interviews with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Don Jazzy. Although he studied economics, he started designing at an early age, which led him to edit videos at church and later, at the University of Lagos, where he studied Economics. Eventually, he bought some gear and began creating tech review videos.
In this week’s #MadeinNigeria, he opens up on how he makes his videos, his experience as a housemate with travel YouTuber Tayo Aina, and why he has the most subscribed tech channel in the country.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
When did you start making content?
I’d say since I was about 17, I really wanted to make content. But if you’re a 17-year-old Nigerian who doesn’t have a lot of money, it can be really difficult to achieve your dreams in that sense. I had this dream of making super high-quality videos—cinematic and all of that. But I didn’t have the means.
My mum had an iPad, so it was just easier to use that. I used it to record a video at church and edit it. It was horrible—like, really bad. But people loved it. They were like, “Oh my God, this is amazing.” And I was like, “It’s not!” But that’s where the love started.
At the time, I was a user interface designer. I took courses on typography and design, and I was really good. I think I was in my second year at university when I started designing properly. In school, I got into graphic design and went all in. I did a lot of work for my department. I even became the social director—though I’m not really a social person. But they saw the value I brought.
Eventually, I got to work with this amazing startup called MAX. I did social media and design there, and all of those skills kind of came together and led me to start making videos. I began making content consistently after my NYSC. I was able to acquire some gear.
In my head, I kept thinking, “I want to bring quality. I want to make the kind of videos I would want to watch.” That thought was always there, even if the quality at the time wasn’t the best of the best. But it was something.
I reached out to TECNO, and they really liked what I did. They invited me to their office and actually gave me a phone. I left there with a phone I didn’t pay for. I made a video with it, and I think it got over 20,000 views. That was a big deal for me. I was like, “Wow, people actually find value in this.” And I just kept going.
I’m really grateful to Chef Fregz, too—I got to work with Samsung Nigeria through him. Then, more brands started coming. We’ve worked with over 100 brands now. I’ve used over 150 smartphones. But that’s where it really started. I knew that if I wanted to get the kind of partnerships I was dreaming of, I had to start making the kind of videos those brands would actually want to work with me on.
Being a YouTuber was not very lucrative in Nigeria in 2017. How did you power through those years?
I always say that I was going to quit making content after four years and 100,000 subscribers. It wasn’t making any sense anymore. It was just not making money.
The funny thing is that YouTube is the only platform that pays Nigerians, at least from direct ads. On platforms like Instagram, you don’t get paid. Unless you work with a brand or are just putting stuff out there because you love it, that was it for me. I just really enjoyed it and liked tech. So I was like, you know what, I will stick this out.
That was when I started making videos about finance. I have an economics degree, and I really make visually engaging and appealing content. I just mixed that knowledge with research and give people amazing content about the Nigerian economy.
And all of a sudden, people were paying way more attention. It took us four years to get to 100,000 subscribers. We got 100,000 more subscribers in a single year.
That was because we added a new category. We interviewed the Deputy Governor of the CBN, Kingsley Obiora. Making content about finance was something that I had always wanted to do because I really like economics. If you check the comment section, you’ll see people saying things like, “Ooh, I wish my lecturer taught me like this.” That was my goal—to make something of a very high quality that people can understand.
With everything we do, we want people to understand it. Break it down to the simplest form and make it visually appealing and very engaging so that people will watch it and benefit from it.
We recently made a video about the data tariff. It is one of the best videos you can watch to explain the tariff situation because the animation is on point. My animator, Timi cooked in that video. My economics researcher on the team, Kabiru Sodiq went to UNILAG, and I also did my research.
When did you build a team?
When I started, it was just me. Then, we had Agbaje-Daniels O join the team. He is so good. Right now, he is so blown. He has hundreds of thousands of views. He was with me for a while. He developed the set of presets that we still use today. That is what we use to edit our videos.
Then there is Tony Bankole Akinbile—he is our Head of Short-Form Content. We have a senior editor. She does our unboxing videos and helps to write stuff as well. We have a researcher and our animator, Timi. Then, there are the people who help with communications.
It’s not a large team, but everyone is so good now. Better at things than me.
When we first started, in my head I knew that we were not there yet. But we were going to invest in training. We were going to take courses and get better. The team takes a lot of courses. When we are not working in the studio, they are learning — watching videos or taking a tutorial, learning colour grading.
And everybody is better than me in colour grading now. Kayinsola Salami is the head of unboxing. She does all our unboxing videos.
Where did the idea of building the team come from?
The work is a lot. We have eight projects we are working on currently. I don’t have time. Unfortunately, I put my phone on DND throughout the day, and I just see missed calls.
We had no choice but to bring more people. Kelechi Nlemibe is our senior editor, and he creates all the long-form videos. Then we have research. We have a dedicated person for economics research. He gets quality data and information. Then, we refine and debate what makes sense, distilling it into value for people. That is how a video is created.
How much does it cost to make a Fisayo Fosudo video?
That depends. We’ve done five renovation videos. One was a school renovation, and in the last one, we built the house for the person. Those videos cost ₦4 million to make, just for production. We did it in partnership with Fouani Nigeria and LG. The building project is way more than that. We don’t make any money from those videos. But our regular long-form videos typically cost ₦2 million on average.
When did the focus on excellence start?
From the beginning, I could not afford to buy a high-end camera, so I got the next best thing, and I learnt how to light and do all of those things. I’ve always wanted to create cinematic content that people will like. Very early on, I invested in motion control equipment. So, I use an app to control the slider and the head module to move my camera automatically without me moving it myself.
I did that very early when I started. Other motion control equipment was added, such as automatic sliders and pan-tilt focus modules. Essentially, this is me getting a robot to move my camera. That’s how I’ve always been.
How do you decide the topics to tackle in your videos?
For the finance and economics videos, we focus on current occurrences — helping people make sense of what is going on. We don’t make a lot of those because, personally, I just really like tech a lot. And also, I don’t want to change the focus on the channel. We are a tech channel.
For the tech videos, because we typically get smartphones sent to us now, fortunately, it’s a case of, “This is about to launch, before it launches, let’s make our video.” That’s how the content goes. The rest of the team is thinking about what people will care about. The goal is, “Why should people care about this thing?”
When did you first make money from your videos?
The first brand we worked with was a company called ARM. They have an app called Payday Investor, which is very cool. We featured it in an app review video, and it did like 80,000 views. We charged them ₦250,000. It was in 2018.
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There is the personal branding element of Fisayo Fosudo, his turtleneck shirts, and his saying “FodaAdu” all the time. There is also depth in our videos. We like to cover all the bases when we are reviewing something. We go into everything about the phone. We try to verify everything. Our thinking is that people who are watching this video are people who want to buy the phone or recommend it to someone.
I thought you were private. Then I saw the house tour. Do you live there?
I bought a house, and I live there. It was cool to do a partnership with LG, and that was amazing. It just made sense that I would work with them for the house. It’s always, in a way, motivating. I watched a lot of people I admire talk about their houses and stuff, and in my head, I felt like this was something that could motivate someone. I bought the house two years before I shot that video. Never said anything about it until it was done. It was just a way to say, “Guys, it’s possible.”
I think it’s only a few people your age for whom that is possible.
You have a point there. Something I always like to reference is Mastery, the book by Robert Greene. Before you enter an industry, you kind of already see somebody that you want to be like. For me, entering this space, I was looking at Marques Brownlee. And I was like, “This guy is the leader in this space.” I’ve been following him from the beginning, and I just really like that somebody can build something like that. In any industry, there’s someone that you can look up to, and I hope that it’s me for technology in Nigeria. We are the most subscribed tech channel in Nigeria at the moment.
For me, that’s where I was coming from with the house tour. I have seen all of this, and I know that there’s some inspiration that can come from visualising something that is possible. I don’t have two heads. You can also do it if you really put your mind to it and try and be unique in your own way. It doesn’t have to be tech videos. Everybody has something that they are doing.
We’ve gravitated into the era of personal brands. There’s that shift, and many people want to create content and have a voice on the internet. Some people don’t like it, and I can’t blame anybody for that. We’ve always been working as a species, and so many people have done things. My goal is for those who want to visualise this to use me as their case study.
What’s your relationship with the “role model” label like?
I think I am very weary of that whole “role model” label. I used to be a very shy person, so I always liked to keep to myself. My work is my priority. That is something I want people to see. When you think of Fisayo Fosudo, I want you to think of the tech videos, finance videos, the podcast, and explainers. I just want the focus to be on the work that we’re doing, not necessarily about me. I don’t think I am that interesting. The focus should be on the work and its impact on the space.
I’m always trying my best to grow things, not just people but also an ecosystem. I do a lot of work in private. I probably get zero thanks for it, but I don’t care as long as people are better off. That’s just how I think.
How did you overcome your shyness?
I still have a bit of shyness. With shyness, you have to have some confidence. Confidence will come in the form of competence. If you know your stuff and you’re good at something, it’s just easy to be confident about it, and you cannot be shy about what you know. My years of experience has helped me as well. I can go to any room and talk to anyone. I interviewed the Secretary of State, one of the highest-ranking people in the American government. There is just a lot of ease that comes with being good at what you do, and that has just helped me overcome that shy aspect.
You were housemates with Tayo Aina. What was that like?
That was interesting. It wasn’t just me and Tayo Aina. There was a third person, Mohammed Agbadi. If you check his channel, he’s one of the biggest in this country for art. He makes art content and doesn’t focus on the Nigerian market; he focuses on the international market. We all love content, and I’m so grateful that our worlds collided because we were all like-minded people. We influenced each other, and then we were able to create such large audience bases, reach more people, and be synonymous with quality.
What advice would you give a new creator?
I always say prioritise value. Value is the exchange of something for another thing. Why do brands reach out to creators with large audiences? It’s because they want to get seen by those people’s audiences. That is value. They want you to show their products or services to your audience.
One thing about us is that we will never use a product that we don’t like. We’ll never talk about something that we don’t like. Whether you’re making entertaining content or not, you really want to know the value that you’re giving your audience first of all. And know that once brands are reaching out, they’re reaching out because of the value in terms of trust that these people place in you. Focus on that, and not necessarily money in the beginning. Money is nice to have, but the focus on that can distort the other thing. So you need to prioritise the value first, and then the money will follow.
Anyone who wants to start out in this space should first think about how the thing they’re doing is beneficial to the people who will watch them. Then, think about how to maintain a consistent feel. Consistency is not just about putting out stuff. It’s about the look and feel. And then building your community. If you want to make content that people will pay you for, you want to start making the kind of content that people will pay for.
There are different kinds of videos. There are the ones where we sit and talk to the camera, and then there are the ones where we go out and talk to people. The process is similar to the in-studio stuff. We sometimes modify the space to fit the content, but we have a somewhat semi-permanent setup for the talking headshots. If we are doing a Reel, the main person for Reels is supervising, but someone else might be shooting. If it’s a short form vidoe, the main person does their thing and handles the short form. In the end, I do the post-editing that needs to be done and then publish. You want to make sure there are no errors.
The brands we work with don’t typically have any influence on what we say. Our opinions don’t change. We put out what we want to put out. I’m just very fortunate that I’m able to do this as a job because many years ago, I didn’t think it was something that people would imagine as a job.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I don’t know. I guess I want to make a shit ton of money. But for real, I would like to have influenced the creative space in Nigeria in a major way. I want to build solutions that will help people make money and get seen. I’m bullish on the creative community because we are so good. That is where my mission is sort of leading me.
Will you ever not live in Nigeria?
No. I really like Nigeria, and I want Nigeria to succeed. If everyone of value leaves Nigeria, who will build Nigeria? Nobody will help us change our country but us. Unless we are saying, this country is a lost cause, which it is not. We have what it takes to really take our destiny into our own hands. The people who will change this country are going to be selfless people who don’t want to make gains for themselves. We need to do it. I think leaving the country is one of the easiest things you can do, but it’s not the easy in terms of finances.
What are you most hopeful for?
The creative sector of Nigeria.
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If you haven’t experienced the magic of Nollywood yet, now’s the time. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, or a swoon-worthy romance, we’ve got the perfect lineup for your movie night. Best of all? You can watch them all for free on YouTube.
Here are 10 Nollywood movies you shouldn’t miss this month.
Running time: 2h Director: Great Val Edochie Genre: Romance
Tade (Eso Dike), a professional fuck boy is hired to break Feyisetan’s (Adetola Jones) heart. But he finds himself unexpectedly attracted to her. He fights hard to stick to his job and plan, but his feelings get the best of his initial intentions. Watch this movie if you’re looking for something around past hurt and healing.
Mazi (Uzor Arukwe), a kind-hearted but semi-illiterate Igbo businessman, is determined to win over Zirachy (Omeche Oko), a woman who only sees him as her personal ATM. To impress her, he enlists the help of his friend Ukeme (Ekam Etim-Inyang). But as time passes, Mazi begins to realize that the love he’s been searching for has been right beside him all along. Watch this if you love a good friends-to-lovers romance.
Buchi (Eso Dike) needs to marry to save his father’s business. His childhood friend, Ihuoma (Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan), has always been there for him—what he doesn’t realise is that she’s secretly in love with him. After a drunken night leads to an unexpected moment, he asks her to fake an engagement. Insulted, she walks away.
Determined to prove herself, Ihuoma joins a rival company, and only then does Buchi realise her worth. But by the time he’s ready to make things right, she’s pregnant. As they navigate their feelings, his father is impressed to learn that Ihuoma was behind the company’s success all along.
Watch this if you’ve ever wondered what could happen when friendship turns into something more.
Running time: 2h 11m Directors: Frederick Leonard and Desmond Anyanwu Genre: Comedy/Romance
Benita (Sarian Martin) is a sugar baby dating a wealthy man, Chief (Patrick Doyle). But when Chief hires a driver (Frederick Leonard) to chauffeur her around, she finds herself drawn to him instead. What starts as a rocky work relationship soon turns into something much more complicated—and hilarious. Watch this if you’re in the mood for a chaotic love story with a dose of comedy.
Running time: 1h 51m Director: Great Val Edochie Genre: Romance
Amaka (Adetola Jones) is struggling with infertility and the societal pressure to marry and have children. Meanwhile, Tunde (Adeolu Okusaga) is engaged and preparing to wed someone else. But when an unexpected pregnancy changes everything, their friendship takes a turn neither of them saw coming.
If you love a good friends-to-lovers story with unexpected twists, this one’s for you.
Running time: 1h 47m Director: Great Val Edochie Genre: Romance
Linda and Dami (Bolaji Ogunmola and Oluwabukunmi “Kiekie” Adeaga Ilori) are best friends on a mission to find love. After several failed relationships, Dami finally meets a man (Eso Dike) she likes—only for him to develop feelings for Linda instead. If you’re in the mood for a fun, chaotic love story, this one’s worth watching.
Iyke (Eso Dike), a successful CEO, falls for Tomi (Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan), a talented local cook who becomes his personal chef for the Christmas season. But as they grow closer, their relationship faces challenges from other love interests. Despite the hurdles, Iyke remains determined to win her heart. If you believe in fighting for love no matter the obstacles, this one’s for you.
Tamara (Ekama Etim-Inyang) is a young woman balancing work, friendship, and faith, while Tosin (Eso Dike), a dedicated headteacher, is more focused on spirituality than romance. When a pastor asks Tamara to help Tosin become “more dateable,” their awkward coaching sessions evolve into an unexpected journey of love, purpose, and self-discovery. If you love stories where opposites attract, this one’s a must-watch.
Idera (Chioma Akpotha) feels trapped in a stagnant marriage and turns to a virtual friendship as an escape. However, her world unravels when she discovers she’s been catfished. Struggling with guilt over the online connection, her anger grows when she learns her husband (Bimbo Manuel) is also being unfaithful. If you’re in the mood for a story that explores loneliness, infidelity, and the complexities of marriage, this one’s for you.
Running time: 1h 29m Director: Biodun Stephen Genre: Romance
Cheluchi (Uzor Arukwe) is on a quest to find Mrs. Right, but he’s caught between his own desires and his mother’s expectations. In the process, he enters a relationship with a woman (Bolaji Ogunmola) who also captures the heart of his friend (Michael Ejoor). Now, they must decide who they truly want to be with. If you’re looking for a chaotic love story with familiar faces, this one’s for you.
Move over Netflix; YouTube is what’s in at the moment.
Once relegated as the den of low-budget Nollywood movies, there has been a rise in Nollywood filmmakers choosing YouTube for big-budget projects. Stars like Timini Egbuson, Chioma Akpotha and Uzor Arukwe have been featured in fleets of direct-to-YouTube movies.
This all came to a head over the weekend when X rose in appreciation of the latest Omoni Oboli TV flick, Love In Every Word, featuring Arukwe and Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi as a couple. While that film is definitely somewhere to start, it is not all YouTube has to offer.
Here are the best Nollywood movies you should watch this March.
This drama starring Lilian Afegbai, Eddie Watson and Michael Dappa tells the tale of a family with a fractured relationship. Liberty (Eddie Watson) returns home after isolating himself from his father (Anselem O. Omeh) and brother (Michael Dappa). It takes their father’s ailment to reconcile the brothers. This is a family drama about forgiveness and family bond.
Emmanuel (Maurice Sam) and Boma (Ruth Kadiri) star as husband and wife in this family satire. Here, an intolerant man mysteriously becomes…wait for it…pregnant after denying his pregnant wife any grace.
If you’re into social media clapbacks and online gender wars come to life, this is a good place to live out your fantasies.
This movie tackles the glamorous lives of “Lagos big girls.” It reveals the lengths some would go to for social and financial security. Life on the fast lane has always come with consequences, and this movie is a cautionary tale for those who decide to live that life. Osas Ighodaro, Francess Ben, Eyinna Wigwe, and Daniel Nsude are the stars of this movie.
This Wumi Toriola movie is about a crazy-in-love couple (Afeez Eniola and Wumi Toriola) whose home becomes heated after their mothers (Fausat Balogun and Remi Surutu) temporarily move in with them. Watch how a peaceful home becomes a house of conflicts, lies, and rivalry.
Love In Every Word is currently the talk of the internet, thanks to its one million-view milestone within 24 hours of its premiere on YouTube. In the film, Uzor Arukwe and Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi meet in an unexpected place and fall in love. But they first have to overcome personal fear and societal expectations.
Have you seen a friendship so strong that a friend who isn’t interested in having her own child is ready to be a surrogate mom for her bestie? Although their marriages suffer for it, this is a story of a life-long sisterhood shared between Tami (Beverly OSU) and Maris (Uzoamaka Aniunoh). This movie features other actors like Kunle Remi, Najite Dede, Ireti Doyle and Baaj Adekunle.
Bayo (Saga Deolu) and Imem (Adebola Jones) are a couple who have already agreed not to have children. But the husband changes his mind and begins to pressure his wife to try. The pressures come to a fever pitch after his mother becomes involved in the issue.
Amina (Ekama Etim-Inyang) spends her entire life trying to make a name for herself and shake off the nepo-baby label. But when the family tradition demands her to marry, she finds herself at a crossroads. Spice of Love stars actors like Kunle Coker, Michael Dappa and Daniel Etim-Effiong.
Alex (Michael Dappa) is thinking about settling down to a tradwife. He wants a submissive woman who will do all the house chores, take care of his mother, and carry his children. But he also wants her to pay 50% of the bills. This movie features other actors like Eso Dike, Tope Olowoniyan and Bolaji Ogunmola.
After a woman (Chioma Chukwuka) is abandoned by her longtime boyfriend, who marries another woman, she leaves the village to become a maid in the city. But when her new boss (Fredrick Leonard) begins to express his feelings for her, she again begins to plan another exit.
