November Nollywood Recommends

 

Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen's  2001 thriller was loosely based on the real-life Anambra State vigilante group, 'The Bakassi Boys’. In the film, the Issakaba, led by Ebube (Sam Dede), hunted criminals led by a powerful sorcerer/false prophet who terrorised their community, and then were forced to acquire similar mystical powers to boost their mission.  It was co-written by the late Reginald Ebere & the late producer, Chukwuka Emelionwu. 

The sequel, co-written by Stephen Oluboyo & Bibi Charles, is set 25 years after the events of the previous film. The state crumbles under the weight of insecurity caused by a criminal network. The Igwe is pressured to recall Issabaka to end the insecurity. However, the revived Issabaka is missing someone vital... Ebube, who led the original group. Will he agree to wield the machete again? 

Sam Dede returns as Ebube, and Chitweltel Agu as Council Elder Udogwu, with Alex Usifo as the Igwe (replacing the late Amaechi Muonagor), Chidi Mokeme, Iyabo Ojo, Itele d' Icon, Nosa Rex, Regina Daniels, Sani Danja, Francis Onwuchei & Mark Angel. Lancelot Odua Imasuen also returns as producer & director, and it's distributed by Blue Pictures Film Distribution Company. 

Advice: Watch the original film first!  TRAILER

                                               

Reminiscent of the classic films Diamond Ring and Oracle, a grieving mother seeks justice after the death of her son, and it appears his death is linked to the theft of 5 ancient figurines from a museum by a group of thieves. More violent attacks occur as the suspects stubbornly remain silent. The dark thriller stars Bimbo Akintola, Odunale Odekola, Ini Edo, Ireti Doyle, Chimezie Imo, and Mike Ezuruonye. It was produced by Becca Ashanf and co-produced and directed by Akay Mason. TRAILER  

                                               

2 estranged sisters — Ade & Titi — are forced to reunite and get along under one roof to care for their paralysed mother. Directed by Damilola Orimogunje, it stars Bimbo Akintola, Tosin Adeyemi, Lanre Hassan (Mama Awero) as Mama Ajayi, William Benson, Antar Laniyan, and Uzoamaka Power. 

Written, produced and directed by Damilola Orimogunje, it's distributed in West Africa by FilmOne Entertainment & is Nigeria's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards (2027).  TRAILER

                                            

                                                     

Motherhood is not just a role; it’s a blessing, a purpose, a love story that lasts forever and a lifetime of unconditional love

A woman gives her heart, time, and everything she has to make sure her children are loved, protected, and happy — especially an autistic son — but then she's forced into a painful custody battle to stay in her children's lives.

  Being A Mother celebrates the strength of every mother and reminds us that a mother's love is one of the greatest gifts in life. 

It stars Omo Bish, Femi Branch, Mide Martins, Irewole Olaniyan, Damilola Oni & Prince Jide Kosoko.  Written by Adefamoo from a story developed by Tosin Abiola, it was produced by Tosin Abiola and Idowu Abdul & directed by Okiki Afolayan, and dedicated to Children in Need 2026.

It's now streaming on the OmobrishTV channel. 

                                                 

 A man is made to pay an exorbitant bride price to marry his fiancée, but when his in-laws' demands pile up, so does his resentment, and he goes out of his way to punish them for their greed. He should have remembered the adage: when setting out to get revenge, first dig two graves. 

The Nigerian drama stars Ichie Fuego, Chisom Agoawuike, Blessing Onwukwe & Kanayo O. Kanayo. 

It's now streaming on the Kanayo O Kanayo TV channel.