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Prime Video features a range of Nigerian films that draw viewers with relatable characters and cultural details. This countdown highlights the current top movies with notes on their plots, casts, and crews.
8. The Lost Days
The Lost Days, directed by Wingonia Ikpi in her feature debut and produced by Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions as part of the First Features Project, centers on Chisom Agu, a woman who returns to Abeokuta after recovering from cancer to reunite with the man she once loved and the child she left behind. Her efforts to seek forgiveness uncover buried secrets that complicate the past and introduce unexpected dangers. The cast includes Ifeoma Fafunwa in her screen acting debut as Chisom, Bimbo Manuel, Baaj Adebule, Cynthia Clarke, and Durotimi Okutagidi.
7. Osoronga
Òsòròngà, directed by Ibrahim Chatta, who also stars, immerses viewers in Yoruba folklore as a man flees through harsh terrain, injured and driven by the certainty that stopping means death on this fateful day. The film explores themes of mysticism, witches, wizards, and survival in a world where danger is constant. The cast features Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Akintola, Fathia Balogun, Mr Macaroni, Kenny George, and Yomi Fash-Lanso.
6. After 30
After 30, directed by Omorinsojo Spaine and produced by Nemsia Studios, follows four Nigerian women navigating love, friendship, careers, and societal expectations around marriage and settling down after turning 30. As a sequel to the series Before 30, it examines how relationships and personal priorities evolve with time. The principal cast includes Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Anee Icha, and OC Ukeje, with Patrick Doyle in a supporting role.
5. Ms Kanyin
Ms Kanyin, directed by Ikechukwu Jerry Ossai, is a supernatural thriller set in an elite boarding school where a student’s desperate act awakens the vengeful spirit known as Madame Koi-Koi, turning the institution into a place of terror. The story builds tension through folklore, academic pressure, and hidden consequences. The cast is led by Temi Otedola as Amara, alongside Michelle Dede, Kalu Ikeagwu, Keppy Ekpenyong, Ademola Adedoyin, Kanaga Jnr, and Natse Jemide.
4. Finding Me
Finding Me, co-directed by Funke Akindele and Isioma Osaje and produced by Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network, traces Tinuke Phillips’ journey from low self-esteem despite her wealthy background to finding love with the respectful Kola, leading to marriage—but layered with betrayal, drama, and self-discovery. The film delivers a mix of emotional twists and chaotic family dynamics typical of Nollywood storytelling. Key performers include Joseph Benjamin alongside a supporting ensemble.
3. Family Gbese
Family Gbese, directed by Michelle Bello and produced by Inkblot Productions, follows successful investment banker Nnamdi, engaged to his ideal partner and at the peak of his career, until a demanding request from his mentor forces him to choose between loyalty to the man who shaped his success and protecting his own life. The story weaves ambition, family ties, and moral dilemmas. The cast features Uzor Arukwe as Nnamdi, Lilian Afegbai, Mike Ezuruonye, Genoveva Umeh, Fathia Balogun, and Muyiwa Ademola.
2. Christmas in Lagos
Christmas in Lagos, written and directed by Jade Osiberu and produced by Greoh Studios, captures the energy of Detty December through intersecting stories of romance and self-discovery: Fiyin pines for her best friend Elo who returns engaged, Gbemi weighs an old flame against her current relationship, and London-returned Ivie seeks fun but finds connection with guitarist Ajani. The film incorporates Lagos festive culture with cameos from musicians. The ensemble cast includes Teniola Aladese, Rayxia Ojo, Shaffy Bello, Shalom C. Obiago, Wale Ojo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ladipoe, Ayra Starr, and Adekunle Gold.
1. Everybody Loves Jenifa
Everybody Loves Jenifa, co-directed by Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye and produced by Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network, continues the iconic series as Jenifa’s community standing is challenged by a charismatic new neighbor whose charity efforts overshadow hers, leading to rivalry that escalates into a dangerous encounter with a drug baron during a trip to Ghana. The comedy-drama balances humor with suspense. Funke Akindele stars as Jenifa, joined by Nancy Isime, Falz as Shege, Lateef Adedimeji, Bisola Aiyeola, Patience Ozokwor, Layi Wasabi, Jackie Appiah, Omowumi Dada, and Stan Nze.
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