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English-language Nigerian films

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Lionheart
2018 Nigerian film directed by Genevieve Nnaji
Half of a Yellow Sun
2013 Nigerian film directed by Biyi Bandele
Rise and Fall of Idi Amin
1981 Nigerian film by Sharad Patel
All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White
2023 film directed by Babatunde Apalowo
October 1
2014 Nigerian film directed by Kunle Afolayan
93 Days
2016 Nigerian film directed by Steve Gukas
The Figurine
2009 Nigerian film directed by Kunle Afolayan
Last flight to Abuja
2012 Nigerian film directed by Obi Emelonye
Accident
2013 Nigerian film directed by Teco Benson
4 Play
2010 film by Frank Rajah Arase
King of Boys
2018 Nigerian film directed by Kemi Adetiba
Feathered Dreams
2012 film
The Amazing Grace
2006 Nigerian film directed by Jeta Amata
Aki na Ukwa
2002 Nigerian film by Amayo Uzo Philips
'76
2016 Nigerian epic drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu
Moms at War
2018 Nigerian film directed by Omoni Oboli
One Lagos Night
2021 Nigerian film directed by Ekene Som Mekwunye
The Mirror Boy
2011 Nigerian film directed by Obi Emelonye
Reloaded
2009 Nigerian film by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
A Northern Affair
2014 film directed by Leila Djansi
Black November
2012 Nigerian film by Jeta Amata
Small Chops
2020 Nigerian film
30 Days in Atlanta
2014 Nigerian film directed by Robert Peters
The Mayors
2004 Nigerian film by Dickson Iroegbu
Potomanto
Potomanto (derived from the French word portmanteau) is a 2013 Ghanaian-Nigerian action thriller film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. It stars Olu Jacobs, Yvonne Okoro and Adjetey Anang. It premiered at Silverbird Cinemas, Accra, Ghana, on 20 December 2013.
Badamasi
Badamasi: Portrait of a General is a biopic film about former Nigerian head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). It was directed by Obi Emelonye and stars Enyinna Nwigwe in the lead role as Babangida. It is the first Nollywood political biopic.
Princess Tyra
2007 Ghanaian-Nigerian film by Frank Rajah Arase
Confusion Na Wa
2013 Nigerian film directed by Kenneth Gyang
American Driver
2017 Nigerian film by Moses Inwang
The Bling Lagosians
2019 Nigerian film
Somewhere in Africa
2011 Ghanaian Nigerian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase
Doctor Bello
2013 Nigerian film
Shadow Parties
2020 Nigerian film directed by Yemi Amodu
Black Gold
2011 drama film directed by Jeta Amata
Devil in the Detail
2014 film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso
The Wedding Party
2016 Nigerian film directed by Kemi Adetiba
Ezra
2007 film by Newton Aduaka
30 Days
2006 Nigerian film by Mildred Okwo
Adesuwa
Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical fiction film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012, but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State.
The Bridge
2017 Nigerian Film
Potato Potahto
2017 Ghanaian-Nigerian film directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Rising Moon
2006 Nigerian film
The Legend of Inikpi
2020 Nigerian film
Missing Angel
2004 Nigerian film directed by Charles Novia
Devil in Agbada
2021 Nigerian film directed by Umanu Elijah
Torn
2013 Nigerian film directed by Moses Inwang
Coming from Insanity
2019 Nigerian film
Apaye
Apaye (English: '''''A Mother's Love''''') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premiered at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos on 7 March 2014. The film tells the story of the life and struggles of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah-Dieah, who was a relative of Goodluck Jonathan.
2 Rats
2003 Nigerian film
Up North
2018 Nigerian film
What Just Happened
2018 Nigerian comedy film directed by Charles Uwagbai
Day of Destiny
2021 Nigerian film directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba
Hoodrush
Hoodrush is a 2012 Nigerian musical thriller film written, produced, and directed by Dimeji Ajibola, and starring OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, and Gabriel Afolayan. It received two nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Gabriel Afolayan eventually won the award for the category Best Actor In A Supporting Role.
The Return of Jénífà
2011 Nigerian film directed by Muyideen S. Ayinde
Fate of Alakada
2020 Nigerian film directed by Kayode Kasum
Grey Dawn
2015 Ghanaian-Nigerian drama film
Who's the Boss
2020 Nigerian film directed by Chinaza Onuzo
10 Days in Sun City
2017 Nigerian film directed by Adze Ugha
A Mile from Home
2013 Nigerian film directed by Eric Aghimien
Sitanda
Sitanda is a 2006 Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by Africa Movie Academy Award winner Ali Nuhu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.