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In 2025, Netflix offered a small but varied selection of Nollywood movies that dominated viewership, ranging from relatable dramas about marriage traps to hidden betrayals, faith tested by desire, and the harsh edges of survival.
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Netflix’s 2025 lineup reflected strong regional preferences, with Nigerian productions consistently ranking high in local viewership. According to the data obtained from FlixPatrol, below are the titles that stood out the most.
7. A Lagos Love Story
Event planner Promise takes on a major festival to save her family home, but managing brash Afrobeats star King Kator leads to unexpected romance amid family pressures. Directed by Chinaza Onuzo, it stars Jemima Osunde as Promise, Mike Afolarin as King, Susan Pwajok, and Linda Ejiofor. It spent 71 days in top 10.
6. The Herd
A newlywed couple’s cross-country journey exposes private grief and larger societal threats, weaving personal loss with Nigeria’s ongoing security struggles. Daniel Etim Effiong directs and appears alongside Genoveva Umeh, Kunle Remi, Mercy Aigbe, Tina Mba, and Lateef Adedimeji. It spent 40 days in top 10.
5. Farmer’s Bride
In 1980s Ibadan, lonely wealthy farmer Odun marries young Funmi to secure his legacy, but her growing connection with his nephew ignites forbidden desire and family conflict. Co-directed by Jack’enneth Opukeme and Adebayo Tijani, the period drama features Tobi Bakre, Femi Branch, and Gbubemi Ejeye. It spent 47 days in top 10.
4. Thinline
Respected pastor Raymond crosses moral boundaries with a dangerous affair that spirals into tragedy, testing faith, marriage, and reputation. Produced by Mercy Aigbe and directed by Akay Mason, the drama stars Uzor Arukwe, Mercy Aigbe as Damilola, Uche Montana as Annie, Iyabo Ojo, and Cute Abiola. It spent 58 days in top 10.
3. Devil is a Liar
Successful Lagos businesswoman Adaora believes she’s found perfect love with charming Jaiye, until cracks in his story reveal calculated deceit that threatens everything she’s built. Moses Inwang directs Nse Ikpe-Etim in the lead role, alongside James Gardiner, Mercy Aigbe, Erica Nlewedim, and Caroline Danjuma. It spent 53 days in top 10.
2. The Waiter
Struggling Akpos takes a catering job at a high-stakes event hosted by a powerful minister, only to find himself caught in escalating danger that demands quick thinking and courage. Directed by Toka McBaror, the thriller-comedy features AY Makun as Akpos, Deyemi Okanlawon, Regina Daniels as Idara, Shaffy Bello as Mrs. Okon Edet, and Williams Uchemba. It spent 81 days in top 10.
1. Ada Omo Daddy
As Pero prepares for her wedding, a man claiming to be her long-absent biological father suddenly appears, forcing her to confront buried family secrets and choose between her past and future. The comedy-drama stars Omowunmi Dada as Pero, with Sola Sobowale, Mercy Aigbe as older Motunrayo, Dele Odule, Charles Okafor, and veteran Taiwo Ajai-Lycett. It spent 71 days in top 10.
In Summary
See the next article for the full list of the top 30 most-watched titles. Netflix Nigeria offers a rare, data-backed snapshot of what is actually driving viewing at scale in the country.
Beyond bragging rights, the rankings help quantify audience demand across genres, formats, and territories—insight that is especially critical at a moment when the streaming wars in Nigeria are effectively at a standstill as buyers retreat and commissioning slows.
For producers, distributors, and rights holders, this visibility strengthens the case for structured licensing deals rather than flat-fee buyouts, as performance signals can be used to benchmark value, negotiate renewals, and inform smarter acquisition decisions in a more cautious market.
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