The Nigerian Movie Industry is an important aspect of Nigeria’s Arts and Entertainment sector, which has contributed to the country’s GDP.

Despite the unknowns of 2021, Nigerian filmmakers defied the odds and produced films that will be remembered for years.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), The number of movies produced by Nollywood in Q2 2021 hits 635 compared to 416 in Q1 2021. 

NBS also disclosed that the number of movies produced in Q2 2020 stood at 626, indicating a growth of 1.44 % year on year.

Here are the top 10 Nigerian Movies of 2021:

[wp_ad_camp_2]

1. Ayinla

 

Ayinla is a film about Ayinla Omowura directed by Tunde Kelani, The movie is about a Nigerian singer who used Apala music to address concerns in current culture, praising and criticizing various governmental and individual activities.

Ayinla was sponsored by First Bank and it received a 45 percent media share.

2. Breaded Life

 

Breaded Life’ tells the narrative of a spoiled brat who falls in love with a bread vendor who is illiterate. The romantic comedy was released in the cinemas on April 16.

The film, directed by Biodun Stephen, climbed the charts with N32,702,150 in its second week. Timini Egbuson plays the lead role in the film, which also includes Bimbo Ademoye, Tina Mba, and Bisola Aiyeola.

3. My Village People

After returning to his hometown for his sister’s wedding, a player named Prince finds himself pursued by forces he can’t defeat due to his egotistical and womanizing behavior. With a 24 percent media share, My Village People is written by Bovi Ugboma and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.

4. Prophetess

The Niyi Akinmolayan-directed ‘Prophetess,’ in its fourth week grossed over a N108 million 6,600, and experienced a surge in figures in April. The comedy starring Toyin Abraham is one of the highest-earning film in 2021, grossing N108,41

Lateef Adedimeji, Muyiwa Ademola, Tina Mba, Ronke Oshodioke, Deyemi Okanlawon, Uzor Arukwe, Kehinde Bankole, Kunle Remi, and Seyi Awolowo, a Big Brother Naija season four housemate, were part of the stars in the movie.

5. RattleSnake- The Ahanna Story

This is the story of a young man who had had enough of injustice and inequity and decided to do something about it.

With a 14 percent media share, Charles Okpaleke created Rattlesnake – the Ahanna narrative, and the movie was directed by Ramsey Nouah.

6. Eyimofe

Eyimofe was released to the cinemas in April 23, 2021. The film recounts the journeys of Mofe, a factory worker, and Rosa, a hairdresser, as they try to make a better life for themselves as immigrants.

Jude Akuwudike, Temi Ami-Williams, Cynthia Ebijie, Sadiq Daba, Tomiwa Edun, Jacobs Alexander, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah, and Lala Akindoju star in the film.

‘Eyimofe,’ a box office newbie, in its fourth week earned N1,059,500 so far. The feature film is directed by the Esiri brothers.

7. Devil in Agbada

Three teenage strangers get together to bring down a vicious politician in a quest that entails breaking into his heavily secured and impenetrable mansion.

The gorgeous poster for Devil In Agbada, starring Erica Nlewedim, Efe Eriele, and Linda Osifo, created quite a stir in March.

Chinneylove Eze, and Umanu Elijah directed the film, which received a 12 percent media share.

8. Lockdown

The film is heavily influenced by the sad events of 2014, including a dubious scenario in which Doctor Alexis Njoku comes into close touch with a Libyan patient who has been infected with the mythical Holovirus.

‘Lockdown,’ written and directed by Moses Inwang, has a 5% media share and tells the narrative of those who are “unlucky to be in the wrong place at the wrong moment,” as Ekeinde’s character puts it.

9. Namaste Wahala

On her directorial debut, Hamisha Daryani Ahuja produced, wrote, and directed Namaste Wahala, a Nigerian cross-cultural love comedy film. The film, whose title translates to ‘Hello difficulty’ in Hindi and Nigerian pidgin, follows the story of a Nigerian woman who falls in love with an Indian investment banker in Lagos. To be together, the young couple must overcome a number of obstacles, including those posed by their families.

Ruslaan Mumtaz, an Indian actor, and Ini Dima-Okojie, a Nigerian actress, star in the 110-minute film. The film, which was primarily shot in English, featured a production staff of more than 60 persons spread between India and Nigeria.

10. King of Boys 2

In 2018, Netflix released the original King of Boys film. A sequel to the film, directed by Kemi Adetiba, was released on August 27, 2021. The Movie portrays the narrative of a successful businesswoman and philanthropist with a promising political career ahead of her.