Five Nollywood Movies Currently Worth Watching in Cinemas This Weekend

From Funke Akindele’s emotionally charged family drama to an all-female heist that delivers grit and glamour, Nollywood’s January cinema lineup is stacked. If you’re craving comedy, epic storytelling or high-stakes drama, these five films/movies are absolutely worth leaving your couch for.

Nollywood is booming right now, and the cinema halls are where the magic is happening. Here are five must-watch Nollywood movies currently dominating the big screen.

Oversabi Aunty

Starring: Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, Mike Ezuruonye, Jemima Osunde, Enioluwa Adeoluwa

Toyin Abraham leads this hilarious yet cautionary tale as Toun, a self-righteous church usher whose obsession with “correcting” others slowly unravels her own family. When her moral policing climaxes at a disastrous wedding introduction, she’s forced to confront the chaos she’s created. Equal parts comedy and social commentary, Oversabi Aunty is painfully relatable, especially if you’ve ever dealt with a meddling relative.

Agesinkole 2

Starring: Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham

The terror of Ajeromi returns in this highly anticipated sequel to Femi Adebayo’s 2022 hit. Set in a kingdom once again threatened by corruption and mystic forces, Agesinkole 2 delivers a rich blend of Yoruba mythology, power struggles and cinematic spectacle. With a heavyweight ensemble cast and intense performances, this sequel proves that some legends never truly die.

Behind The Scenes

Starring: Scarlet Gomez, Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe

Funke Akindele returns with a story that hits uncomfortably close to home. Behind The Scenes follows Aderonke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran, a successful real estate mogul whose generosity becomes her biggest burden. As family and friends slowly drain her emotionally and financially, Ronke is forced to confront the cost of being everyone’s safety net. It’s a layered, emotional drama about boundaries, sacrifice and self-worth.

Colours of Fire

Starring: Uzor Arukwe, Osas Ighodaro, Femi Branch

Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, this visually arresting epic explores inherited hatred and forbidden love. When a warrior from one tribe falls for a woman from a rival clan, their romance threatens to disrupt generations of violence. Rich in symbolism, mythology and breathtaking visuals, Colours of Fire is Nollywood storytelling at its most ambitious.

Gingerrr

Starring: Bisola Aiyeola, Bukunmi “KieKie” Adeaga-Ilori, Wumi Toriola

If you’re in the mood for a stylish, high-octane thriller, Gingerrr delivers. This all-female heist film follows four women brought together by fate, desperation and revenge. Packed with tension, betrayal and sharp performances, the film blends grit with glamour, proving that Nollywood women can lead action-driven narratives with confidence and edge.