Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Should Watch In 2025

Hello, film lovers! If you’re looking to refresh your watchlist with must-see Nollywood films from 2024 to 2025, this list is for you. Think of it as your friendly neighborhood movie guide—brought to you with love, laughter, and real information you can trust.

1. Love in Every Word (2025)

Genre: Romantic Drama
Omoni Oboli’s Love in Every Word took Nigeria by storm, peaking at 4.3 million views within three days, and crossing 11 million within a week on YouTube. It follows a Nigerian woman (played by Bamike “Bam Bam” Olawunmi-Adenibuyan) and a foreigner (Uzor Arukwe) who communicate through letters without meeting—until love surprises them. It’s heartfelt, engaging, and the kind of romance that lingers long after the ending credits.

2. Better Half (2023)

Genre: Romantic Drama
Better Half explores the complicated love story between a university student (Chidi Dike as Kanye) and his lecturer (Uche Montana as Sia). Directed by Nwosu Agbagana Richard and produced by Ruth Kadiri, it blends love, deception, and age-gap drama in a narrative where Kanye pretends to be an older man via an online persona—leading to an emotional roller coaster when truth finally surfaces. It’s exactly the kind of emotional ride that keeps audiences glued to their seats.

3. Breath of Life (2024)

Genre: Drama
This film centres on a retired clergyman fighting grief after losing his wife. A chance encounter brings hope and redemption back into his life. Starring Wale Ojo and Genoveva Umeh—and produced by Eku Edewor—Breath of Life is a powerful emotional journey with superb screenplay and direction. Expect quiet, poignant storytelling that tugs at your heartstrings.

4. Gangs of Lagos (2023)

Genre: Crime Drama
Directed by Jade Osiberu, Gangs of Lagos plunges you into the chaotic life in Isale Eko. Following rival youth gangs and the drama that unfolds, it's raw, gritty, and emotionally gripping. The cast—including Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sola Sobowale, and Tunbosun Aiyedehin—delivers performances so real, you'd forget it’s fiction. Definitely one to watch if intense, street-level drama is your thing.

5. Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)

Genre: Comedy-Drama
The sequel to the comedy classic saw Jenifa return in grand style, smashing box office records—earning ₦500 million in 12 days and ₦1 billion in 19 days. Funke Akindele, Falz, Nancy Isime, and Stan Nze star in this Lagos-Accra cross-cultural comedy about charity, rivalry, and plenty of Jenifa chaos. It’s definitive feel-good Nollywood.

6. Queen Lateefah (2024)

Genre: Drama
Starring Wumi Toriola, this powerful film debuted with ₦57.7 million weekend and totaled ₦350 million within weeks, becoming one of 2024’s top grossers. It’s a poignant exploration of personal struggle, resilience, and faith, featuring strong supporting roles from Kunle Remi and Femi Adebayo.

7. Aso Ebi Diaries (2025)

Genre: Fashion Comedy-Drama
This April 2025 release, directed by Biodun Stephen, dives into Lagos high-society and elite fashion circles. Starring Nancy Isime, Kunle Remi, Segun Johnson, and Jide Kosoko, it follows Elizabeth Gomez reclaiming her life and style after a public scandal. Chic, witty, and full of Lagosian drama—perfect for fans of style with substance.

8. Tòkunbò (2024)

Genre: Action Thriller
Netflix picked up Tòkunbò, making it widely accessible. Directed by Ramsey Nouah and starring Gideon Okeke, it’s an adrenaline-packed story of an ex-smuggler racing against time to save a kidnapped daughter of a politician. Tight pacing, high cinematography, and Lagos-Benin energy make this one of Nollywood’s best action efforts in recent memory.

9. Labake Olododo (2025)

Genre: Cultural Epic
Set in Ibadan and premiering in March 2025, Labake Olododo features Iyabo Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Mercy Aigbe, and Femi Adebayo. She’s a woman fighting injustice in her Yoruba community. It earned ₦50 million in its opening weekend, combining rich tradition with strong dramatic storytelling.

10. Hijack ’93 (2024)

Genre: Historical Thriller
Based on a real hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight, this Robert Peters directorial offers intense, high-stakes tension in a confined setting. Nancy Isime leads a cast that delivers authenticity and emotional weight, making it one of Nollywood’s most effective historical dramas in recent years.

Where to Watch

• YouTube: Love in Every Word, Better Half

• Netflix: Tòkunbò, Gangs of Lagos

• Cinemas (2024–25): Everybody Loves Jenifa, Queen Lateefah, Aso Ebi Diaries, Labake Olododo

• Multiple platforms/festivals: Breath of Life, Better Half, Hijack ’93

Conclusion

This curated list signals a new era for Nollywood—the year 2025 is giving us films with meaningful storytelling, technical skill, and cultural depth. These aren’t just things to watch; they’re experiences. Whether you're about that edge-of-the-seat thrill or heartwarming romance, each movie here was included for its quality, impact—and yes, that dose of Nigerian flavor we all crave.

Grab your remote, log in, and let the show begin. I can’t wait to hear which one you'll watch first. And don't hesitate to hit me with your own recs—I’m always looking for more gems!

Happy watching!