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Kava steps in with a lineup of Nollywood films ready for your screen, stories of romance, family ties, and quiet reckonings to fill the season’s pauses.
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Reel Love
Influencer Tomide Jobi faces backlash after a viral argument with sales assistant Rita Monday. To rebuild his image, he stages a romance with her, but real feelings emerge amid a love triangle with his girlfriend. Directed by Kayode Kasum and written by Ife Olujuyigbe, it stars Timini Egbuson as Tomide, TJ Omusuku as Rita, Funke Akindele, Bimbo Ademoye, Shaffy Bello, Muyiwa Ademola, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Lilian Afegbai, Efa Iwara, and Atlanta Bridget Johnson. Co-produced by Egbuson and Dakore Egbuson-Akande, it explores authenticity in relationships.
The Covenant
It follows a family drawn into militant forces and ancient rituals after a brother’s abduction, where a forgotten covenant blurs lines between allies and enemies in a bid for survival. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola and produced by Vincent Okonkwo under VSL Media, it features Gideon Okeke, Sola Sobowale, Temitope Olowoniyan, Uzee Usman, Segun Arinze, Walter Anga, and Zubby Michael.
House Job
It tracks medical interns navigating hospital chaos, where pranks collide with real crises, exposing workplace bonds. Directed by Daniel Oriahi, it stars Erica Nlewedim as a sharp intern, alongside Timini Egbuson, Nancy Isime, and Denola Grey. Written by Ishaya Bako and produced by Inkblot, the film draws from Nigeria’s healthcare realities with light touches.
Love Lockdown
Set during the 2020 pandemic, this romance movie centers on Yemi sheltering his ex, Taylor, in Lagos, reigniting old sparks while his fiancée waits outside. Directed by Lyndsey F. Efejuku and adapted from Anthony Deluola’s audioplay, it stars Andrew Yaw Bunting as Yemi, Yewande Osamein as Taylor, Detola Jones, Doris Okorie, Obichi Marshall, Chidera Makatah, and Emmanuel Ogundu. Produced by Uche Okocha A.M.P. under Trino Motion Pictures, it examines love’s strains in confinement.
Christmas in Miami
This comedy movie follows Akpos and his family representing Nigeria at an international Christmas event in Miami, where cultural clashes lead to mishaps among six diverse families. Directed by Robert Peters, it stars Ayo Makun as Akpos, Richard Mofe-Damijo, John Amos, and Manoj Chandra. Produced by Makun’s Akpos Franchise, it promotes unity through everyday errors.
A Weekend Fiasco
Nicole escapes her unfaithful husband, Tobe, for a beach trip with a suitor, only for betrayals and secrets to surface among friends. Directed by Samuel Olatunji and written by Kehinde Joseph, Shola Thompson, and Stephen Okonkwo, it features Ini Edo as Nicole, Alexx Ekubo as Tobe, Odunlade Adekola, Chimezie Imo, Yvonne Jegede, Waje, Lizzy Jay, Liquorose, Bro Bouche, and Diva Gold. Produced by Switch Visuals, it probes marital fractures.
The Perfect Arrangement
Entrepreneur Tade Kalejaiye enters an arranged marriage with politician Chidi Obikwe to save her family, complicated by her feelings for his brother Cheta. Directed by Chinaza Onuzo and written by Oluwapelumi Bifarin, it stars Sharon Ooja as Tade, Pere Egbi as Chidi, Bovi as Cheta, Adunni Ade, Funsho Adeolu, Mr Macaroni, Dorcas Shola Fapson, Rotimi Salami, Mimi Chaka, and Wofai Fada. Co-produced by Inkblot and FilmOne, it weighs duty against desire.
Merry Men 1 & 2
This action-comedy duo tracks four wealthy Abuja men—Ayo, Naz, Remi, and Amaju—who rob corrupt elites to aid the needy. In the first, directed by Toka McBaror, they thwart a politician’s village demolition; the sequel, helmed by Moses Inwang, sees them blackmailed into a heist to rescue a loved one. Stars include Ramsey Nouah, AY Makun, Jim Iyke, Falz, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Iretiola Doyle, Damilola Adegbite, Rosaline Meurer, Nancy Isime, and Ufuoma McDermott. Written by Anthony Kehinde Joseph and produced by Darlington Abuda, the films mix heists with social critique.
In Summary
Settle in this December for evenings of reflection as you stream these movies on Kava
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