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April 2026 brings a steady flow of new Nollywood productions to both big screens and digital platforms, giving audiences access to stories centered on family, personal challenges, and social dynamics.
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April 2026 features Nollywood titles scheduled for release in cinemas and on streaming services. Here is an outline of the movies:
Box Office
Avante
Directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Afrisquare Entertainment, Avante is a dark romantic psychological thriller that follows a young man who infiltrates the estate of his parents’ killer disguised as a farmhand, only to fall in love with the killer’s daughter; the story explores vengeance, love, and destiny. The cast includes Chimezie Imo, Kingsley Okafor, Patience Ujah, Maliyah Michael, Eddie Walker, and Ruth Nkweti. It was released on April 3, 2026.
The Return of Arinzo
This sequel, directed by Iyabo Ojo in her theatrical directorial debut and produced by Fespris Productions under distribution by FilmOne, continues the story of Arinzo as past conflicts resurface and family loyalties are tested. The pan-African cast features Iyabo Ojo, Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Akintola, Uzor Arukwe, Adjetey Anang, and Juma Jux. It was released on April 3, 2026.
Trade by Bata
Directed by Biodun Stephen, the film follows a badly behaved Nigerian-American woman who travels to her estranged grandmother’s village intending to claim her late father’s inheritance, only for events to lead to a personality swap with a local village girl. The cast includes Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (Kie Kie), Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni), Bolaji Ogunmola, and Adediwura Blarkgold. It was released on April 17, 2026.
The Other Side of the Bridge
Directed by Fiyin Gambo and written by Tamara Aihie and Emil Garuba, this sports drama centres on two boxers from contrasting backgrounds in Lagos—privileged Femi (Demi Banwo) and street fighter Farouk (Tobi Bakre)—whose paths collide in a high-stakes match with wider personal and social implications. The cast includes Demi Banwo, Tobi Bakre, Ireti Doyle, Teniola Aladese, Femi Branch, Lasisi Elenu, and Olarotimi Fakunle. It was released on April 17, 2026.
A Spark in the Dark
Netflix
Behind The Scenes
Co-directed by Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye, the film follows Ronke Fernandez, a wealthy and benevolent figure who reaches a breaking point because of her family’s constant demands. It had its theatrical run in December 2025. It was released on April 3, 2026.
Kava
Behind The Scenes
It was released on April 3, 2026.
EbonyLife+
Almost Perfect
The film is scheduled to release in April 2026 on EbonyLife+.
YouTube
Love Between Two Altars (Toyin Abraham TV)
Directed by Toyin Abraham, this family drama explores an interfaith relationship. The cast includes Toyin Abraham, Taiwo Hassan, Antar Laniyan, Wole Ojo, and Yvonne Jegede. It was released on April 6, 2026.
Alakada Gen Z (Toyin Abraham TV)
A new installment from Toyin Abraham TV that applies a Gen Z lens to the Alakada series. It releases on April 21, 2026.
Mirrors and Reflections
After a tragic accident, a person assumes the identity of a deceased twin to navigate a high-stakes legal career. This deception uncovers dangerous secrets within a prominent firm. Facing immense pressure, a new life must be built while managing the consequences of this profound masquerade, starring Bimbo Ademoye, Sonia Uche, and Clinton Joshua. The film was released on 3rd April 2026 on Bimbo Ademoye TV.
The Anchor
Ufuoma feels trapped in a life that no longer excites her. A devoted husband she no longer understands, a home that feels too small for her dreams, and a quiet dissatisfaction she cannot ignore. She begins to imagine a different life. One filled with freedom, ambition, and everything she believes she deserves. Then one night changes everything.
When she wakes up, she is living a life that looks like everything she ever wanted. Bigger. Brighter. More aligned with the woman she believes she should be. But some desires come with a cost. And some losses are not easily undone. Now Ufuoma is faced with a question she never thought she would have to answer. It stars Bambam, Baaj Adebule, Elozonam, and Chidimma Augwuu. It was released on 2nd April, 2026, on Omoni Oboli TV.
Between Salt And Sugar
A guarded pharmacist hiding a deeply personal medical condition must confront her fear of abandonment when a passionate chef pursues her with unwavering intention, forcing her to choose between protecting her heart or risking everything for a love that demands honesty. The cast includes Teniola Aladese, Taye Arimoro, Chioma Nwosu, Sharonace Emeruwa, and Imotunde Adeyemo. It was released on 17th April, 2026 on Bolaji Ogunmola TV.
Beautiful Sin
A family is torn apart when hidden relationships and betrayals come to light. Trust is shattered, leading to intense confrontations and difficult choices about the future. Suspicion grows as secrets are revealed, changing lives forever. The cast includes Michael Dappa, Bolaji Ogunmola, and Anthony Monjaro. It was released on 5th April, 2026, on Bolaji Ogunmola TV.
Love In Overdrive
It was released on 19th April, 2026, on Chinneylove Eze TV.
Alice My Lover
It was released on 8th April, 2026, on Chinneylove Eze TV.
My Alien Lover
It was released on 15th April, 2026, on Kemz Mama
Her Sister’s Choice
It is an emotional family drama packed with love, betrayal, and painful consequences. Now showing on Sandra Okunzuwa TV.
Love Beyond Words
A single mother desperate to protect her special needs son weaves a small lie that brings a charming stranger into their lives, but as real bonds begin to form, they must all confront the truths they’ve been running from and discover that family isn’t always written in blood. Now showing on Blessing Obasi TV.
Love And Destiny
Some love stories are written by fate, others must be fought for. Love And Destiny tells the story of two hearts caught between what’s meant to be. Now showing on Ibaka TV.
Professor Madu
Professor Madu is a funny romantic drama full of surprises, tension, and unforgettable moments, starring Maurice Sam, Osas Ighodaro, and Bibi Sonye. Now showing on Maurice Sam TV.
A Taste Of Karma
Now showing on Nolly Family TV.
Raising Keisiena
Now showing on Selassie Ibrahim TV.
And There Was You
Now showing on Clinton Joshua’s TV.
When Moremi Falls
Moremi Bello is powerful, wealthy, and untouchable. After a painful betrayal in her past, she made a decision never to love, never to depend, and never to lose control again. Now showing on Love Story Media.
Loving A Thief
Now showing on Awele Hansel TV.
Let Love Cook
Now showing on LarryGee Films TV.
Billionaire Boyfriend
Now showing on My El-Roi TV.
What The Heart Hides
Three friends living the Lagos dream: Money, women, and an unbreakable brotherhood. But behind this picture-perfect lifestyle, each man is fighting his own battle. One is losing control and pretending he isn’t. Another is being dragged down by a toxic past while trying to forge a future. The third is in a seemingly glamorous but ultimately destructive relationship. As new women enter their lives and old wounds refuse to heal, they must each confront the truth about love, loyalty, and the choices that define them, starring Michael Dappa, Idia Aisien, Elozonam, Cynthia Clarke, Sydney Ihionu, Martha Ehinome, Eyiyemi Olivia Rogbinyin. It was released on 24th April on Omoni Oboli TV.
Kene’s Silence
A successful but lonely woman strikes a no-strings-attached bond with a struggling young man, but what begins as comfort spirals into betrayal, secrets, and a child that could unravel multiple lives. Now showing on Biodun Stephen TV.
Love Bye
Broken and jilted again by her boyfriend, Abike makes a bucket list and tries to fulfill it before her 30th birthday. Now showing on Uche Jumbo TV.
Original Sin
In the unforgiving shadows of the ghetto, a gifted young musician, Kado, is thrust into the spotlight when a powerful record label executive offers him a life-changing deal. But behind the promise of fame lies a sinister bargain, one that demands more than talent. As Kado rises, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of manipulation, desire, and betrayal orchestrated by his mentor, whose fractured marriage hides a deeper, darker agenda.
Caught between loyalty to his struggling pregnant girlfriend and a forbidden connection with his boss’s emotionally wounded wife, Kado is forced to confront the true cost of success. When ambition collides with morality, and love is weaponized as a test of loyalty, every choice becomes a sin. Now showing on Fredrick Leonard Films.
The Cost Of Love
A homeless, poor girl found love in the sight of a billionaire. Now showing on Global Crown TV.
Close Feelings
Now showing on Three TV.
Four Sisters
Now showing on Uche Nancy TV.
My Father’s Wife
Daniel, a young man who returns home to take over his father’s empire, only to discover that his former lover is now his father’s new wife. As buried secrets unravel, power shifts, betrayal deepens, and a hidden truth threatens to destroy everything they thought they knew about family, love, and loyalty. Now showing on Chika Ike TV.
Before Graduation
Students navigate complex social expectations, family pressures, and differing views on education and marriage. As they balance their academic ambitions against peer influence and community standards, a newly arrived youth corps member sparks significant interest among the students and challenges their perspectives on leadership, accountability, and the future. The cast includes Omoche Oko, Josephine Sunday, Chidinmma Ugwu, and Daniel Rocky. It was released on 21st April on Uchenna Mbunabo TV.
In Summary
These April 2026 Nollywood releases provide a range of stories available in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Viewers can check current cinema schedules or the listed services for availability and screening details.
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