It’s 2022 and I don’t know about you but I’m very hopeful for what Nollywood has to offer us this year. Those of you that have already written the entire industry off because of a certain film, calm down first. One film doesn’t always represent the entirety of the industry. This is the year of the underdogs, the indie filmmakers who are telling untold stories. Here are a couple of movies that we’re looking forward to this year.

1. For Maria


The multi-award-winning film, For Maria, directed by Damilola Orimogunje, is finally coming to our screens. The long-awaited film premiers on Netflix on January 16th. The film tells a story of a young woman, Derin, who after a complicated child delivery, struggles with the reality of postpartum depression.

2. Juju Stories


Another film festival favorite hits the Nigerian screens later this month. Juju Stories, a three-part anthology that explores popularized juju stories (literally). The anthology film written and directed by Abba T. Makama, C.J. Obasi, and Michael Omonua, explores three popularized Juju stories rooted in Nigerian folklores. Juju Stories is coming to cinemas nationwide on January 21st.

3. The Man For The Job

A Niyi Akinmolayan classic is coming to us this year and we’re ready to receive it. Last year Anthill productions put in the work with their films and it showed in their box office numbers. The little information we’ve received about this film includes Niyi Akinmolayan as the director and the film plot surrounding cybercrime.

4. Collision Course


Who isn’t excited for another BAP film? I don’t know about you but we are and can’t wait to see it. The details of the release date haven’t been disclosed but from Bolanle Austin Peters’ Instagram, she assures us it’ll be released real soon (not so much but we can only be hopeful right?). The film follows the story of a law enforcement officer and musician whose paths cross and worlds collide.

5. The Black Book


This Anakle project has been in the works for almost two years and is set to be released later in the year. the exact date hasn’t been revealed by the production company yet but we’re hoping it will be released as soon as possible. Directed by Editi Effiong, the film stars notable talents including Richard Mofe Damijo and Femi Branch.

6. Baby Maker


A friendship goes sour after Nasa decides to have a child with her best friend Mofe. After recovering from a myomectomy, Nasa is advised by her doctor to conceive in time to avoid complications in the future. After a failed IVF procedure with her best friend Mofe, she decides to conceive the natural way with him. A mix of feelings stir up and start to rock their tight-knit friendship. The film was written by Adaora Udeh and directed by Orimz, it also features Kunle Remi, Adaora Udeh, Bolaji Ogunmola, and Alvan Udeh. Information on the exact release date is still unavailable.

These are just six out of the many unannounced movies we’re going to be graced with this year. If you’re not slightly excited for any of this then I dont know for you again. This looks like it’s going to be a good year for film.

source: https://tushmagazine.com.ng/6-movies-to-watch-out-for-this-year/

Truly Nigerian movies are worth watching these days because the quality of pictures, sounds and the story content all make sense... looking forward to watching with my bae.

Ok

Hmmmm

Damnnn niggarrrr

Ain't no niggarrrr of Nigeria movie

Recycling same old crap shit

Dbull on this one!!!

You should be seeing me in a blockbuster Nollywood movie this year as a guest appearance

I will like to watch d baby maker

Okay

I don't watch Nigeria films... I rather watch Tom and Jerry than watch a Nigerian film..

Truth is they don't want to change there ways of acting... The kind of movies they are acting in a 21 century is what other countries acted in the 15th century.

Motion graphics = 3%
Animation 2%
Effects 1.5%
Sound Effects 0

If I watch any of them, make I d..

Nollywood movies posters don dey make sense.

Same movie same story since 1960

Patiently waiting

When last did I watch a Nigerian movie self. The last one I tried watching was so wack, that I got discouraged from watching any other one.

if nkem owoh (ukwa) no feature for those movies I no go watch am

Make ghost no wear pant sha oo

I'll like the JuJu stories, I'm a fan of horror.

Idiot sir

Juju stories has been out since 2021

Nigerian movies are for dumb women.

No cap.

Where's Blood of Zeus

Na wa for African refrees, how can a ref be ending match at 85 minutes, they protested, he called back the game, only to end it again in 89 minutes.


That's what I saw in the match between Tunisia and Mali

Nawa o

Nigerian movie wey dey cause headache...if u depress u no fit watch Nigerian movie

Watch what

I'll check a few. That first movie has a promising synopsis. Nigerian movies are better when they tackle real world issues than try to entertain. Almost every movie from Asaba passes the message "Glory be to God," let these new movies open eyes to serious issues people are suffering in silence. Movies depicting voodoo and its cancellation via the power of christianity are stale.

Mehn hustle no gree person relax, can't remember the last time I even watched Nollywood movies

Any artist, musician out here should endeavor to learn NFTs. Nigeria artists are in for crazy wealth is they follow up what their counterpart in the West are doing. Web3 and Metaverse is the future that'll give power to the creative minds and individuals rather than platforms grin Iamdbull take note...

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Nope... I will pass!

All hype and likely little substance or quality!