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Run Time: 0 h 35 minTheatrical Release Date: August 8, 2026Genre: Drama

Movies and TV Series

Before We Fall Asleep Poster
Before We Fall Asleep
Short Film16

Follows a couple whose relationship begins to fracture as shifting dynamics expose unspoken fears and quiet resentments.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Siraam Poster
Siraam
Short Film18+

Explores the life of a creative and ambitious young woman as she navigates the creative industry, her sexual and reproductive health, and friendships.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Red Circle Poster
Red Circle
Movie16

Fikayo Holloway, a journalist from a wealthy socialite family, is on the verge of uncovering a powerful crime ring in Lagos, whose atrocities have hit close to home.

NFC SCORE
N/A
My Father's Shadow Poster
My Father's Shadow
MovieR

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Call of My Life Poster
Call of My Life
MoviePG-13

Soluchi, a hopeless romantic recovering from being left by ex-lover Kalu, connects with charming Eli through a work call and starts to believe in finding the love story she's always dreamed of.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Blood Sisters Poster
Blood Sisters
TV ShowR

Connected by a dangerous secret, best friends Sarah and Kemi are forced to flee after a wealthy groom disappears at his own engagement party.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Behind The Scenes Poster
Behind The Scenes
MovieR

Aderonke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran, a mother of two and successful real estate mogul, is loved for her generosity. But as everyone around her grows to expect her kindness, she gives until there’s nothing left, neglecting herself in the process.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Dear Dija Poster
Dear Dija
Short FilmPG

Two teenagers find love and quickly discover the chaos that comes with it.

NFC SCORE
N/A
3 Cold Dishes Poster
3 Cold Dishes
Movie

Three women from Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin reunite two decades after surviving human trafficking to execute a daring, multi-country revenge plot against the men who once destroyed their lives.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Supernowa Poster
Supernowa
MoviePG-13

"Super" Nowa Ohini, a gifted 12-year-old who prefers to stay unseen, is pushed into a major competition by a new teacher and her brother. To move forward, she must confront the taunting figure born from her anxiety and decide whether to keep hiding or finally step into her own light.

NFC SCORE
N/A
The Covenant Poster
The Covenant
TV Show16

This powerful Nollywood drama dives deep into family secrets, ancestral covenants, greed, power struggles, tradition vs modern life, and the consequences of choices made in the past.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Colour Me True Poster
Colour Me True
Movie

Known to the world as Sylvia Philips, a celebrated reality star sees her life crumble after her true identity is exposed. Retreating to her childhood orphanage, she rediscovers her past and the true meaning of love, family, and self. Color Me True explores the cost of deceit and what remains when truth catches up.

NFC SCORE
N/A
The Herd Poster
The Herd
MovieR

In this tense thriller, a joyous wedding turns deadly when a dramatic kidnapping pushes the couple and their guests to fight for their lives.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Thinline Poster
Thinline
MovieNC-17

A married preacher stumbles into a dangerous affair with a prostitute, who is then found dead.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Farmer's Bride Poster
Farmer's Bride
MovieNC-17

In 1980s Ibadan, Funmi is forced into a marriage with Odun, a wealthy but lonely farmer. Though bound by duty, Funmi’s heart is elsewhere, and her resentment grows as she grapples with the life she never chose. Caught between a man she doesn’t love and one who sets her heart ablaze, she must navigate a choice that could have deadly consequences.

NFC SCORE
N/A
The Waiter Poster
The Waiter
MovieR

Happy-go-lucky but down-on-his-luck Akpos resumes at Crystal Hotel for a day-job as a waiter. He has been hired by a private firm as part of the catering team for the Minister of Poverty Alleviation and her well-heeled colleagues who are launching a scheme to aid the poor.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Everybody Loves Jenifa Poster
Everybody Loves Jenifa
MoviePG-13

Jenifa must navigate through jealousy and suspicion when her philanthropy position is threatened by her new neighbour in the estate. A trip to Ghana with friends turns dangerous when they are caught up in a drug scandal, forcing Jenifa to confront betrayal and danger, risking everything to protect her reputation and life.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Say Who Die Poster
Say Who Die
MovieR

Twin siblings face mounting tension as hidden truths, family problems, and fateful decisions threaten their close relationship and lead to turmoil.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Devil Is a Liar Poster
Devil Is a Liar
MovieNC-17

In Lagos, successful businesswoman Adaora falls for seemingly perfect Jaiye. As their romance progresses, his controlling and manipulative behavior emerges, undermining her confidence.

NFC SCORE
N/A
Finding Nina Poster
Finding Nina
Movie

Photographer JB returns to Northern Nigeria, where a photo of his childhood love sparks a surreal journey of memory, healing, and self-discovery.

NFC SCORE
N/A

Reviews

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Discussions

3 Titles
Aug 23, 2026
Zikoko life Shorts #2
“Masterpiece” is a strong word. Come and hear what we actually thought.
Movie Discussion
Aug 1, 2026
Red Circle
“Masterpiece” is a strong word. Come and hear what we actually thought.
Movie Discussion
Jul 25, 2026
My Father's Shadow
“Masterpiece” is a strong word. Come and hear what we actually thought.
Movie Discussion
Jul 18, 2026
Call of My Life
“Masterpiece” is a strong word. Come and hear what we actually thought.
TV Show Discussion
Jun 13, 2026
Blood Sisters
“Masterpiece” is a strong word. Come and hear what we actually thought.
Movie Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#181 Behind The Scenes
Nollywood Film Club discuss Behind The Scenes
Club Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#180 Nollywood Actors And Their Body of Work
Nollywood Film Club discuss actors and their body of work
Club Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#179 Women-Led Films
Nollywood Film Club discuss Women led films.
Club Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#178 Piracy in Nollywood - Pros & Cons
Nollywood Film Club discuss Piracy in Nollywood.
Short Film Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#177 Dear Dija
Nollywood Film Club discuss Dear Dija
Movie Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#176 3 Cold Dishes
Nollywood Film Club discuss 3 Cold Dishes
Club Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#175 Love in Nollywood
Nollywood Film Club discuss Love in Nollywood
Movie Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#174 Super Nowa
Nollywood Film Club discuss Super Nowa
TV Show Discussion
Apr 7, 2026
#173 Anikulapo (Pt 3, Season 2)
Nollywood Film Club discuss Anikulapo Pt 3 Season 2
Club Discussion
Dec 23, 2025
#172 Worst Of The Year & 2025 Review
NFC discuss the worst of the year and 2025 in review.
TV Show Discussion
Dec 14, 2025
#171 The Covenant
Nollywood film club discuss The Covenant created by Vincent Okonkwo Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:30 The Bad - 00:11:20 Summary - 01:18:57 Synopsis: When his brother is seen alive two years after being declared killed in action, Dagogo must rescue him from militant gangs set on wielding occult powers. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ (https://twitter.com/irokocritic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)
Movie Discussion
Dec 8, 2025
#170 Colour Me True
Nollywood film club discuss Colour Me True co-written by Toluwani Obayan Osibe & Paul S. Rowlston and directed by Toluwani Obayan Osibe. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:28 The Bad - 00:12:18 Pushback - 00:50:44 Summary - 00:51:03 Synopsis: Known to the world as Sylvia Philips, a celebrated reality star sees her life crumble after her true identity is exposed. Retreating to her childhood orphanage, she rediscovers her past and the true meaning of love, family, and self. Color Me True explores the cost of deceit and what remains when truth catches up. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠
Club Discussion
Dec 8, 2025
#169 Best Of The Year
Nollywood Film Club discuss the best of the year
Movie Discussion
Nov 23, 2025
#168 The Herd
Nollywood film club discuss The Herd written by Lani Aisida and directed by Daniel Etim Effiong. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:05 The Bad - 00:50:55 Pushback - 01:31:29 Summary - 01:56:39 Pushback pt 2 - 02:06:37 Synopsis: While privately dealing with his wife's recurrent cancer scare, Gosi joins his friends to celebrate their wedding. Things take a drastic turn when, on their way back to the hotel, they are kidnapped by gunmen disguised as cattle herdsmen. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ (https://twitter.com/irokocritic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)
Club Discussion
Nov 16, 2025
#167 Domitilla and the Portrayal of Sex Workers In Nollywood
Nollywood Film Club discuss the portrayal of sex workers in Nollywood.