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This November, Nollywood turns the screen into a mirror for the secrets families keep and the prices people pay when those secrets finally break.
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This month’s Nollywood slate spans cinema releases and streaming titles, each built around intimate human pressures set against larger cultural and social currents. The films and series are grouped by platform below.
Cinemas
Loving Itohan – November 6
This romantic drama centres on Itohan as she confronts the enduring pull of a childhood connection that has grown complicated. Emotional conflict, hidden truths, and cultural expectations force her to weigh the claims of the heart against practical realities and traditional values. Directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen and produced by Emmanuel Izuoba, with Nancy Isime serving as executive producer, the film is a Greoh Studios and NIP Studios production linked to Jade Osiberu’s Greoh and is distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. Nancy Isime leads as Itohan, joined by Uzor Arukwe, Martha Ehinome Orhiere, Dorothy Bachor, Chioma Nwosu, Obehi Aburime (Oberryhovah), and Grace Dein Coker.
Five Figurines – November 13
A mystery-thriller-drama that follows intertwined lives shaped by revenge, ambition, guarded secrets, jealousy, deception, and the consequences of decisions made under pressure. Power balances shift as personal choices ripple outward. Directed and co-produced by Akay Mason, with Becca Ashang as producer and Enoeje reported as executive producer, the film comes from Story 73 Nigeria Limited and Element 24 Media and is distributed by Cinemax Entertainment. The cast includes Bimbo Akintola, Ini Edo, Uche Montana, Clinton Joshua, Odunlade Adekola, Ireti Doyle, Wumi Toriola, Chimezie Imo, and Mike Ezuruonye.
Ray of Hope – November 20
Inspired by true events, the drama follows a young fashion designer navigating family struggles, economic hardship, betrayals, and the effects of the pandemic while pursuing his craft across Aba, Port Harcourt, and Lagos. Themes of resilience, identity, and loyalty run through the story. Directed by Kayode Kasum, with Emmanuel Oputa receiving co-credit in some listings, the film is produced by Esse Odometa, Jidekene Achufusi, and Chika Jason Samuel / Jason Porshe as a Porshe Studios Africa debut.
Writers include Chika Jason Samuel and Oloruntola Ayodele, and it is distributed by Cinemax. The cast features Bucci Franklin, Uzor Arukwe, Sunshine Rosman (Shine Rosman), Stan Nze, Jidekene Achufusi (Jide Kene), Zack Orji, Ngozi Ezeonu, Jeriq in his acting debut as Floki, Beverly Osu, Kamo State (Ayoola Akinyoola), and others.
Netflix & Kava
The Covenant Season 2 – November 6
The action-thriller series continues from Season 1’s focus on family loyalty, underworld politics, revenge, occult and criminal elements, brotherhood, and survival. The new season expands with a South African storyline, fresh alliances, grief, and heightened conflicts.
Created by Vincent Okonkwo through VSL Media and directed by King Shaft, the series brings back Sola Sobowale as Stella, Gideon Okeke, Uzee Usman, Bimbo Manuel, Segun Arinze, Ivie Okujaye, Tope Olowoniyan, and Zubby Michael, joined by South African actors Vuyo Dabula and Sibusiso Jill, among others.
Kava
Return of Arinzo – November 12
A political thriller sequel to Iyabo Ojo’s earlier film. A rising actor returns home with his fiancée to support his father’s presidential campaign, only for her arrival to reopen a 17-year-old scandal linked to a powerful political figure. Revelations force buried secrets, betrayal, questions of identity, and the truth behind Arinzo’s death into the open.
Directed by Iyabo Ojo in her directorial debut, written by Moshood Yakub Olawale, and produced under Fespris Production, the film features Iyabo Ojo alongside Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Akintola, Uzor Arukwe, William Benson, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Yinka Quadri, Scarlet Gomez, Priscilla Ojo, and Tanzanian performers including Juma Jux, among others.
One Too Many – November 12
A multi-generational drama of trauma and resilience set against systemic injustice and abuse of power. Adesua witnesses her father’s brutal encounter with law enforcement and later endures her own harrowing experiences. Estranged from her family after becoming pregnant, she spends twenty-two years shielding her son, only for him to face a wrongful accusation of murder that forces her to confront the past and fight for justice. Directed by Kayode Kasum, the film stars Dakore Akande as Adesua, with Chimezie Imo, Tope Tedela, Funsho Adeolu, the late Rachel Oniga, Jide Kosoko, Temi Fosudo, and others.
Small Talk – November 19
A mystery-comedy centred on Baba Dee, a chauffeur whose tendency to talk freely about his wealthy boss’s lifestyle contributes to a robbery. The boss and his wife arrive from the United Kingdom with a large sum of cash and are attacked; an investigation led by Officer Okoh uncovers unexpected twists. Directed by Biodun Stephen in collaboration with ShutterSpeed Projects, FilmOne Studios, and Inkblot Productions, the film stars Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni) as Baba Dee, alongside Taye Arimoro, Moët Abebe, Nosa Afolabi, Blessing Obasi-Nze, and others.
Spiralling – November 26
A psychological thriller that follows Sade, a Lagos-based tech entrepreneur whose impulsive affair with a married man during a night in Abuja triggers a chain of secrets, deception, a mysterious death, and mounting consequences that threaten her carefully built life and identity. Directed by Wande Thomas, co-written by Wande Thomas and Amaka Anioji, and produced by Isoken Ogiemwonyi through Studio Ogiso, the film stars Toni Tones as Sade, with Folu Storms, Seun Ajayi, Jim Iyke, Fae Olumide, Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga, Mathilda Akatugba, and others.
Faithstream
Love and Porridge – November 20
FaithStream’s first original production is a story of love, friendship, faith, and unexpected turns that test personal convictions and relationships. The film features Taye Arimoro, Wendy Lawal, Michael Oejoor, Joy Shile, Doris Okorie, Tubyunic, and others.
YouTube
Beyond Blood – November 7
Sometimes the people we trust the most become the source of our deepest pain. When betrayal fuels a desire for revenge, the question becomes how far one person will go to set things right. This Nollywood drama explores family conflicts, betrayal, painful secrets, emotional struggles, vengeance, and unexpected turns. Starring Uche Montana and Emeka Ike, the film is available on Uche Montana TV.
Mr Fixer – November 7
A drama released on Uduak Isong TV that follows the complications that arise when personal interventions and relationships collide, testing loyalties and forcing characters to confront the consequences of their choices.
The Golden Woman – November 7
Released on the NollywoodTVNolly channel, this story centres on a woman whose life and decisions draw her into conflicts that test her strength, relationships, and place within her community.
Kelechi the Brave – November 7
Kelechi is a fearless young girl blessed with extraordinary spiritual powers. When evil forces destroy her family, shatter her peace, and threaten everyone she loves, she must stand against powerful village elders who believe they control everything. Underestimated by those around her, Kelechi draws on courage, faith, and divine power to expose dark secrets and confront the forces arrayed against her. The film, available on Chymelon Movies, weaves mystery, spiritual warfare, revenge, emotional moments, and suspense.
Agbara Nla Origin – November 8, 2026
A faith-based story connected to the Mount Zion tradition and the wider Agbara Nla narrative, exploring themes of spiritual power, faith, and the confrontation between light and darkness. Released on the Damilola Mike-Bamiloye channel.
All About Her – November 8, 2026
A family-centred drama released on Uche Nancy TV that examines relationships, hidden motives, and the emotional costs of choices made within close family circles.
Lost in Her Eyes – November 8, 2026
Released on the Family Ties Cinema channel and starring Chinenye Ulaegbu and Bright Morgan, this story follows characters drawn into emotional and relational complications that force them to confront what they truly see in one another.
In Summary
These November titles offer measured, character-driven stories of connection, conflict, and resolve. Catch them on their respective platforms and let the narratives unfold on their own terms.
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