Nollywood 2023 brought us hits like A Tribe Called Judah, Jagun Jagun, The Black Book and Gangs of Lagos3 weeks into 2024, you might be questioning if Nollywood has strategies to shatter its own records. We did a little sleuthing, and with these titles on the lineup, there’s no doubt our film market depends on the job.
Concern is, are you all set for this?
“Casa De Novia”
After an excellent outing with Your House of Secrets and Mikolo in 2023, director, Niyi Akinmolayan, and his production home, Anthill Studios, are making an even larger return in 2024 with Casa De Novia
We do not understand what the story is right now, however the teaser includes Little Talk star, Taye Arimoro, cosplaying as a ghost in a magic mirror. Casa de Novia is heading directly to Prime Video, starring Lilian Esoro, Efe Irele and Tope Tedela, to name a few.
“Oloture” series
Ebonylife has actually reviewed its seriously well-known 2019 drama, Oloturefor a series set to drop on Netflix at some point this year. Post production is continuous, and some familiar faces make a return to the series. Sharon Ooja repeats her function as Ehi (an undercover reporter), while Bucci Franklin and Stan Nze sign up with as brand-new cast members.
“A Better Man”
Nollywood will have its reasonable share of sappy love this year, and Uche Jombo is promoting this. The Nollywood starlet and her production home, Uche Jombo Studios, are heading to the cinema with A Better Man
including Daniel Etim Effiong, Elvina Ibru, Tana Adelana and Tina Mba, to name a few. According to Jombo, the romantic drama “informs the story of Ogechi and Dayo in a stranger-than-fiction romantic whirlwind”. Ideally, the release will remain in time for Valentine’s Day.
“Finding Messiah”
Kemi Adetiba has actually been more than singing about her hubby, Oscar Heman-Ackah’s directorial launching, Finding MessiahFar, we’ve seen a transcendent set, outfits comparable to the ones we saw in Black Panther’s Wakanda and the OGs: Pete Edochie, Alex Usifo and Taiwo Ajai-Lycett. The political impressive is embeded in the imaginary Republic of Zambay.
Principal photography covered in December however significant information about its plot and release are still unidentified.
“I Do Not Come To You By Chance”
It’s no longer news that Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s acclaimed 2009 launching book, “I Do Come To You By Chance” has actually been made into a motion picture, and the renowned Genevieve Nnaji executive produced it. AFRIFF 2023 participants have actually currently got a taste of what the Ishaya Bako-directed title deals, however the rest people will need to discover when it pertains to movie theaters this year. Paul Nnadiekwe, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Jennifer Eliogu, Sambasa Nzeribe and Beverly Osu are the significant stars in the cast.
“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
Kunle Afolayan concluded recording for this four-part series in 2023 and teased fans with BTS pictures of what will be a spin-off of the well-known Nollywood impressive, AnikulapoThe series will premiere on Netflix. New cast members Layi Wasabi and Gabriel Afolayan will sign up with Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale, to name a few.
“Onyegwu”
Uche Jombo suggests service with her filmmaking in 2024. Premiering this sports drama at AFRIFF 2023, she’s set to launch it later on this year. Zubby Michael plays the protagonist, Alex, who goes spiritual to recover his area on the planet of football. Chioma Akpotha, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, Nancy Isime and Lateef Adedimeji, likewise function in the motion picture.
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