This holiday season, one of the things you can do is to binge-watch a bunch of heartwarming and entertaining movies! And what better choices to make than these Nollywood blockbusters?
CHRISTMAS IN MIAMI: Released in December 2021 by popular Nigerian comedian AY Makun as one of the movies in the “Adventures of Akpors” series, Christmas in Miami is definitely a top choice if you’re looking to kick back and laugh your way throughout the holidays. Starring Richard Mode Damijo, Osita Iheme, the legendary John Amos, and AY himself, the movie packs lots of drama and comedy and is a fun watch.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING: In 2017 came this romcom from Ufuoma McDermott about a tomboy forced into undergoing a makeover by her friends, leading to a series of hilarious yet suspenseful events. Ufuoma shines in the lead role, supported by Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon, Sola Sobowale, and many more.
A NAIJA CHRISTMAS: What happens when a Nigerian mother puts extra pressure on her three sons to get married and dangles the possibility of owning their most beloved house as a gift for whoever brings home a wife first? You can only imagine the extent to which each would go! A Naija Christmas was one of the most talked about movies in 2021. It had all the elements of drama and comedy plus everything we love about our dramatic Nigerian mothers. With an amazing cast, including the late Rachel Oniga, Efe Iwara, Kunle Remi, Abayomi Alvin, etc, there was everything to love about this movie.
THE WEDDING PARTY: Kemi Adetiba did a wonder with this one! This definitely sealed her as a force to reckon with in the movie industry. This 2016 movie was the highest-grossing Nollywood movie at the time. Starring Adesua Etomi, Banky Wellington, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe Damijo, Ali Baba, Ireti Doyle, Ikechukwu, and many more, this movie won everyone’s hearts. From its relatability to exaggerations to dramatics, comedy, costume, and acting, this is a wholesome comfort movie!
YOUR EXCELLENCY: In 2019, we saw Funke Akindele debut as a director with this fun political comedy that took the audience on a joy ride from beginning to end. Don’t expect too much seriousness from this one, but you will surely get good laughs and likeable characters. It combines the right amount of comedy and chaos to entertain you this holiday.
