As the leading Afrofest festivity nears, we pick 10 great landmarks Movies from the continent’s dazzling movie-making industry.

For quick reference, The term "Nollywood" itself doesn't have a single, universally recognized logo like a specific movie studio or production company might. Nollywood is the name for the Nigerian film industry, and it encompasses a vast number of individual filmmakers, production companies, and studios. Therefore, you'll encounter a variety of logos associated with different Nollywood movies and production companies.

1. Seven Doors

   A Nigerian couple that are madly in love has to fight to keep their relationship strong by jumping through all of the cultural hoops that face them.

   
   

2. King of Boys

   When a powerful businesswoman's political ambitions are threatened by her underworld connections, the ensuing power struggle could cost her everything.

   Director: Kemi Adetiba

   
   

3. IGODO

   Seven brave warriors were sent to the land of the living dead to find the only weapon that can save their kingdom from an unbreakable curse.

   • Directors: Andy Amenechi and Don Pedro Obaseki

   • Producer: Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche

     
     

4. Living in Bondage

   Living in Bondage is a 1992/93 Nigerian two-part drama thriller directed by Chris Obi Rapu, written by Kenneth Nnebue and Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, produced by Ogunjiofor, and sponsored by Jafac Wine. The film starred Kenneth Okonkwo and Nnenna Nwabueze in their breakout roles.

   • Director: Chris Obi Rapu

   • Producer: Kenneth Nnebue

     
     

5. Osuofia in London

   'Osuofia in London' offers a variation on an old story: a country bumpkin comes to town, where city slickers try -- and ultimately fail -- to take advantage of him and steal his money.

   Osuofia lives in a village in south-eastern Nigeria where he talks a lot and drinks a lot of palm wine. His main occupation is as a hunter, at which he is spectacularly unsuccessful. He is hounded by his creditors, and henpecked by his massive wife and five grown-up daughters.

   Then one day a lawyer's letter arrives to tell him that a long-forgotten brother has died in Britain, leaving him all his money. Osuofia has to go to London to claim his inheritance.

   • Director: Kingsley Ogoro

     
     

6. The Wedding Party

Chaos prevails when a family prepares for a lavish wedding.

Director: Kemi Adetiba

Producer : Ijeoma Agukoronye

Producer: Don Omope

Producer : Zulumoke Oyibo (as Zulumoke Onuekwusi)

5. The Figurine

   The synopsis of The Figurine (Araromire) shows that it is a story of two buddies and a girl...all down on their luck have their lives changed when one of them discovers 'Araromire' a mysterious figurine in an abandoned shrine which, according to legend bestows seven years of good luck. But no one told them about the next seven years...

   Director: Kunle Afolayan

   
   

6. Lionheart

   Running a company can be challenging, especially for a female in a male-dominated industry. Looking to prove her worth, Adaeze steps up to the challenge when health issues force her father to take a step back.

   Director: Genevieve Nnaji

   
   

7. Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectr

   In a race against time to avoid a dismal fate, traveler Saro returns to Ojumo with orders to complete a nearly impossible task.

   Director: Kunle Afolayan

   
   

8. Clash

   A man from Nigeria returns to his family in Canada and discovers that Western culture has changed his children in ways that he does not approve.

Director: Pascal Atuma

8. Phone Swap

   Mary, a fashion designer, and Akin, her arrogant boss, swap their phones by accident in a busy airport and must now carry out each other's assignments.

   Director: Kunle Afolayan

   
   

9. Fifty

A seed with different character.

Director: Biyi Bandele

10. Everybody Loves Jenifa

    Jenifa's popularity fades when a shady new neighbor, Lobster, outshines her charity work. In Ghana, Jenifa and friends face a deadly drug baron after a bag of drugs is mistakenly left in their rental.

    Directors: Funke AkindeleTunde Olaoye

Here are some movies to look out for in 2025

1. Baby Firm

   Adanna, a pregnant woman, unsuspectingly entrusts her twin babies to a renowned NGO, only to find herself trapped in a sinister baby farm operation.

Director: Walter Taylaur

2. Imported wives

When a Nigerian man brings his new bride to Canada, he envisions a future filled with love, hope, and promise. But as cultural differences collide with the harsh realities of immigrant life, the lines between love and duty, tradition and identity, begin to blur. Will their marriage survive the weight of expectations, or will the dreams they once shared slowly unravel?

3. A Lagos Love Story

In order to save her family house from closure, Promise, aspiring event planner, is forced to babysit King Kator, a rising Afrobeats superstar, through the events of Art&Culture week.

Director Chinaza Onuzo

4. Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre

In a race against time to avoid a dismal fate, traveler Saro returns to Ojumo with orders to complete a nearly impossible task.

5. Òlòtūré: The Journey

Working undercover as a sex worker in Nigeria, a young journalist out to expose corruption fights for her life as she forges a path to Europe.

Producer: Mo Abudu

Source: boldmagazine.org