New year, new Nollywood obsessions.
Last Updated January 8, 2025
As we enter 2025, we’ve entered a new year with a bottomless sea of Nollywood content to keep us entertained all year long. If you’re looking to watch some serious Nollywood drama, romance, comedy, or gospel, we’ve curated the ten best films on YouTube that you should watch right now.
Bad Faith
This Uche Jumbo film is about the jealous nature of human beings. Here a housemaid and her friend collide to poison her boss and steal from her. It features actors like Chisom Omoge, Clinton Joshua, Daniel Etim-Effiong and Jumbo herself.
It’s Our Wedding
Chioma Chukwuka and Uche Jumbo star in this Chinney Love Eze’s film about two mothers who wouldn’t let their kids get married because they’re archenemies. Actors like Michael Dappa and Adegoke Peace also star in it.
The Homecoming
In this emotional film, a woman returns home to loss, broken family ties, unresolved issues, and a toxic work environment. Yet she finds love in all the chaos. It features Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson and Bisola Aiyeola.
Teacher Dorcas
This film follows the story of a teacher named Dorcas who loves her job and gives her all to educate her students. She helps a student who is impregnated beat societal stigmas and gets back to her education. Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, and Ehis Perfect feature in this Uduak Isong production.
Ibale
In this YouTube Yoruba film, a poor couple finds a spiritual solution to their financial troubles at a babalawo’s place. But their fate is tied to the wife’s “ibale” (or virginity in English). Ayo Olaiya, Temitope Aremu, and Akinola Akano are cast members.
Business Partner
Veteran actor Bolaji Amusan, AKA Mr. Latin, produced this comedy about elderly friends who come together to form a business of fake seers. But they ruined it eventually with their greediness. It features acts such as Adeola Soremi, Monsuru Ijayegbemi and Yomi King. If you like Mr. Latin’s kind of comedy: light, a bit corny and cheesy, then you’ll enjoy this.
Unwanted Wife
A mother-in-law takes over her son’s house and makes his wife’s life hell. Chioma Nwosu and Shazanay Okawa star in this film.
Last Days
A devoted Christian and single mother questions her faith and God when her breast cancer returns. This is a Moses Olufemi film that stars Funsho Adeolu, Susan Peters, and Bimbo Ademoye.
Hyphen
This Ayobami Adegboyega film tells the story of a stingy husband who disrespects his wife and always makes excuses that “things are hard,” yet he finds money to fund his adulterous lifestyle. Other actors include Omolara Ayoola, Gabriella Obadare and Joseph Solomon.
Meet the Parents
A lady called Gina met a guy called Bolu coincidentally, setting off their romance in the festive season. It explored other themes like family and communication. This latest Omoni Oboli film features actors like Michael Dappa, Patrick Doyle and Toyin Alausa.
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