List of Nigerian films of 2021
This is a list of Nigerian films scheduled for release in 2021
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2021[]
January–March[]
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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J A N U A R Y |
1 | Day of Destiny | Akay Mason
Abosi Ogba |
Olumide Oworu
Denola Grey Toyin Abraham Jide Kosoko |
Sci-fi advenure | The film was initially supposed to have its theatrical release on 30 October 2020 but was postponed to 1 January 2021 due to End SARS protests. | [1] |
The Miracle Centre | Niyi Towolawi | Odunalade Adekola
Ayo Mogaji Yemi Sodimu Afeez 'Saka' Oyetoro |
Situation comedy | Comically examines the problems of Nigeria's educational system. | [2] | ||
22 | Tanwa Savage | Geshin Salvador | Segun Arinze
Bimbo Ademoye Linda Osifo |
Comedy drama | [3] | ||
The Cleanser | James Abinibi | Kehinde Bankole
Alex Osifo |
Thriller | [4] | |||
29 | Sanitation Day | Seyi Babatope | Blossom Chukwujekwu
Elozonam Nse Ikpe Etim Elvina Ibru |
Comedy thriller | [5] | ||
F E B R U A R Y |
14 | Namaste Wahala | Hamish Adaryani
Ahuja |
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Joke Silva Jude Abaga |
Romantic comedy | [6] | |
12 | Still Falling | Karachi Atiya and Dimbo Atiya | Daniel Etim Effiong
Kunle Remi Liz Ameye |
Romantic drama | [7] | ||
Fine Wine | Seyi Babatope | Richard Mofe Damijo
Zainab Balogun Ego Nwosu Keppy Ekpenyong |
Romantic comedy | [8] | |||
M A R C H |
12 | Ponzi | Kayode Kasum | Timini Egbuson
Uzoamaka Aniunoh Jide Kosoko Mawuli Gavor |
Comedy | Based on victims of the 2016 Ponzi scheme, MMM | [9] |
Under the Carpet | Tope Alake | Iyabo Ojo
Deyemi Okanlawon Femi Jacobs. |
Romantic drama | ||||
Eagle Wings | Paul Apel Papel | Femi Jacobs
Enyinna Nwigwe Yakubu Mohammed Uzee Usman |
War film | Based on true events | [10] | ||
19 | Mamba's Diamond | Seyi Babatope | Osas Ighodaro
Uchemba Williams Nse Ikpe-Etim |
Action comedy | Production debut for Williams Uchemba | [11] | |
La Femme Anjola | Mildred Okwo | Nonso Bassey
Joke Silva Rita Dominic Femi Jacobs |
Psychological Thriller | [12] | |||
The Razz Guy | Udoka Onyeka | Nancy Isime
Lasisi Elenu Broda Shaggi MC Lively |
Comedy | Lead debut for Lasisi Elenu | [13] | ||
26 | The Therapist | Kayode Kasum | Rita Dominic
Toyin Abraham |
[9] |
April–June[]
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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A P R I L |
2 | Prophetess | Niyi Akinmolayan | Toyin Abraham
Lateef Adedimeji Tina Mba |
Comedy | [14] | |
16 | Breaded Life | Biodun Stephen | Timini Egbuson
Bimbo Ademoye Tina Mba Jide Kosoko |
Romantic comedy | |||
23 | Eyimofe | Ari and Chuko Esiri | Jude Akuwudike
Temi Ami-Williams Cynthia Ebijie Sadiq Daba |
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30 | The Wait | Yemi Morafa | Nse Ikpe Etim
Deyemi Okanlawon Jimmy Odukoya Chimezie Imo |
Faith based | |||
Suga Suga | Richard Omos | Taiwo Obileye
Tana Adelana Wole Ojo |
Comedy | G-Worldwide debut production | |||
M A Y |
14 | Mimi | Samuel ‘’Bigsam’’ Olatunji | Ali Baba
Toyin Abraham Prince Jide Kosoko Bimbo Akintola |
[16] | ||
18 | Lockdown | Moses Inwang | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Charles Awurum Nobert Young |
Psychological thriller | Co-produced by Sneeze Films, FilmOne and CEM media group. | [17] | |
J U N E |
11 | My Village People | Niyi Akinmolayan | Bovi Ugboma
Nkem Owoh Amaechi Muonagor Charles Inojie Rachael Oniga |
Comedy | Co-produced by Kountry Kulture Network, FilmOne Entertainment and TMPL Motion Pictures | [18] |
12 | The New Patriots | Terry Ayebo | Akin Lewis
Bimbo Oshin Taiwo Ibikunle Lateef Adedimeji |
Political thriller | Selected for 4 film festivals | [19] | |
Badamasi | Obi Emelonye | Enyinna Nwigwe
Charles Inojie Sani Danja Yakubu Mohammed |
Biopic | Biopic of Ibrahim Babangida, former Nigerian head of state | [20] | ||
16 | Dwindle | Kayode Kasum
Dare Olaitan |
Funke Akindele-Bello
Jidekene Achufusi Uzor Arukwe |
Comedy | Produced by Mimi Bartels | [21] | |
18 | Ayinla | Tunde Kelani | Lateef Adedimeji
Bimbo Manuel Ade Laoye Kunle Afolayan Bimbo Ademoye |
Musical Biopic | Based on the life and times of Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura. | [22] |
July–September[]
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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J U L Y |
2 | Devil In Agbada |
Linda Osifo Efe Irele |
Action | [23] | ||
9 | Gone | Sam Dede
Gabriel Afolayan Stella Damasus Ada Ameh Bimbo Manuel |
[24] | ||||
A U G U S T |
20 | Loving Rona | Luke Aire Oyovbaire | Meg Otanwa
Gideon Okeke Jeffbankz Nweke |
Romance | [25] | |
S E P T E M B E |
10 | The Ghost and the Tout Too | Michael 'Ama Psalmist' Akinrogunde | Mercy Johnson-Okojie
Patience Ozokwo Iyabo Ojo Odunlade Adekola |
Dramatic comedy | [26] | |
Love Castle | Desmond Eliott | Kehinde Bankole
Jide Kosoko Desmond Elliot Femi Adebayo Salami |
[27] |
October–December[]
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | Ref. | |
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O C T O B E R |
15 | Charge and Bail | Uyoyou Adia | Zainab Balogun
Elozonam Ogbolu Folu Storms Eso Dike |
Comedy drama | By Inkblot productions | [28][29] |
29 | Progressive Tailors Club | Biodun Stephen | Femi Adebayo Salami
Jaiye Kuti Uzor Arukwe |
Political satire | By Anthill Studios | [30] | |
N O V E M B E R |
TBA | Cordelia | Tunde Kelani | Based on a novel of the same name by Femi Osofisan | [31] | ||
26 | Soólè | Kayode Kasum | Sola Sobowale
Adedimeji Lateef Femi Jacob Adunni Ade Shawn Faqua |
Comedy drama | Production debut for Adunni Ade | [32] | |
D E C E M B E R |
16 | A Naija Christmas | Kunle Afolayan | Rachel Oniga
Abayomi Alvin Efa Iwara Kunle Remi |
Romantic Comedy | First Nigerian Christmas film on Netflix | [33] |
24 | Christmas in Miami | Robert Peters | AY Makun Richard Mofe-Damijo Osita Iheme John Amos. |
Comedy | Fourth film in AY Makun's Akpos series after 30 Days in Atlanta, A Trip to Jamaica and 10 Days in Suncity | [34] | |
29 | Superstar | Akhigbe Illozhobie | Nancy Isime
Deyemi Okanlawon Timini Egbuson Daniel Etim Effiong Eku Edewor |
Romantic comedy | By Inkblot productions | [28][35] |
Unknown release dates[]
- Window Bird
See also[]
- 2021 in Nigeria
- List of Nigerian films
References[]
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- ^ "Watch Meg Otanwa, Gideon Okeke, Jeff Bankz in 'Loving Rona' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ "Check out the new teaser for 'The Ghost and the Tout Too'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ "Watch the trailer for 'Love Castle' directed by Desmond Elliot". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
- ^ a b Nwogu, Precious (2021-06-11). "Inkblot productions unveils new titles 'Charge and Bail', 'Superstar' to debut 2021". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "As Osofisan's 'Cordelia' goes on big screen | The Nation". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Netflix Announces The First Nigerian Christmas Film: A Naija Christmas". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
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- ^ "TEASER: Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson star in romantic drama 'Superstar'". TheCable Lifestyle. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
External links[]
- Lists of Nigerian films by year
- Lists of 2021 films by country or language
- 2021 in Nigerian cinema
- 2020s in Nigerian cinema