Valentine’s Day is finally here. If you are one of those who hates going out on special days like this and prefers to spend the day in the comfort of your home, this article is for you.
To make sure you’re included in the celebration of love, here are 10 Nollywood movies to watch this Valentine’s Day.
While these movies range from ’90s classics to modern romance themes, they’re sure to bring a wave of nostalgia and ask the common question, “God, when?”
deadly inheritance
Launched in 1996, Moral Inheritance featured the stellar talents of veterans like Fred Amata, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, and Kunle Bamtefa.
With themes related to compatibility and inter-ethnic marriages, the film tells the story of Kemi, who has sickle cell anemia. Fortunately, she has been able to beat the odds of dying young and finally finds love with Chike, an Igbo man.
However, things take a sharp turn when Chike is found out to be AS, leaving her at a crossroads.
The royal hibiscus hotel
Honestly, by now, the image of Zainab Balogun walking down the stairs in a red dress will stay forever in our minds.
When Ope returns to Nigeria from London, hoping to improve his parents’ hotel menu, he is informed of the intent to sell the hotel to a man. Although initially hostile towards the buyer, she began to consider the possibility of a relationship.
Namaste Wahala
Where do we start? The acting, the plot, or the dance sequences? Before Ini Dima Okojie became Sarah in the hit series “Blood Sisters”, she played the role of Didi in this crossover of Bollywood and Nollywood.
Didi, a Nigerian lady, falls in love with Raj, an Indian man, and their romantic relationship is met with the disapproval of her parents.
Namaste Whala does an excellent job of highlighting the challenges facing interracial relationships.
Okafor’s Law
This Nollywood movie made us fall head over heels for Blossom Chukwujekwu. He delivered an excellent performance as Chuks Okafor (aka Terminator) and is joined by Omoni Oboli, Gabriel Afolayan and Richard Mofe Damijo, among others.
The plot revolves around Chucks, who makes a bet with his friends to seduce his ex-girlfriends, Ify, Tomi and Ejiro, again in 21 days. This proves the validity of his theory that a man cannot remain a woman’s platonic friend.
ole ku
From the directive vision of Tade Ogidan in 1997 comes “Ole Ku”, an adaptation of a novel by Prof. Akinwunmi Ishola.
The film, starring Yemi Shodimu, Feyikemi Abodunrin, Omolola Amusan, and Hafiz Oyetoro, among many others, tells the story of a love ring between Ajani, Asake, Lola, and Sade. Under pressure from his mother, Ajani is forced to choose one of the ladies to be his wife. However, this becomes a problem as the situation becomes more complicated.
abeni
There’s a reason Tunde Kelani is widely regarded as a classic; this 2006 romantic drama is good evidence.
Winner of several film awards, Abeni revolves around the eponymous Abeni, who meets Akanni. While Abeni was born with a silver spoon, Akanni comes from a modest background. This puts a rock in their relationship, but fate brings them back together.
dinner at my house
Released recently in 2022, “Dinner at My Place” is based on the life of Nonso, a Nigerian-American man whose proposal plans for his girlfriend take a sudden turn when his ex-girlfriend shows up during dinner.
Dinner at My Place is a romantic drama directed and written by Kevin Apaa and starring Timini Egbuson, Bisola Aiyeola and Sophie Alakija.
broken
If you’ve ever tried to imagine what RMD looked like when he was younger, this 1996 romantic drama directed by Amaka Igwe is for you.
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) plays Tega, a wealthy young man who falls in love with and marries Peggy from a different social background. The foundations of his marriage are threatened when hidden secrets are revealed.
a private storm
Co-directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Ramsey Nouah play the roles of a couple, Gina and Alex. Although they seem like the perfect match, Alex is an overly possessive man who physically and emotionally abuses his wife, Gina.
The 2010 romantic drama stars Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenobor, John Dumelo, and Blossom Chukwujekwu.
Beyonce and Rihanna
In this film, college rivals go head-to-head in a statewide competition to crown the next great recording artist.
With Nadia Buari (Bernice) as Beyonce and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Rhyme) as Rihanna, the stakes are higher as they mimic the supposed rivalry between Americans Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna. Jim Iyke co-stars as Jay Z.
Apart from the musical performances, this 2008 film is still a classic Nollywood romance film.