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5 Nollywood and African Films to Watch Before May Ends

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If your watchlist has been dry lately, this is a good time to pay attention to what Nollywood and African cinema have been putting out. Beyond the loud blockbusters and trending titles online, there are films carrying strong performances, emotional storytelling, and characters that actually stay with you after the screen goes off.

Here are five Nollywood and African films worth watching before May ends.

1. Call Of My Life

Produced by Adesanya Damilola, this romantic drama stars Beverly Osu, Zubby Michael, Patience Ozokwor, Nkem Owoh, and Uzoamaka Power. The film follows Soluchi, a young woman trying to heal from heartbreak after being abandoned by someone she deeply loved. Things begin to shift after an unexpected phone call connects her to a new person who slowly changes her perspective on love and second chances.

What makes the film stand out is how grounded it feels. It does not try too hard to be dramatic. The emotions are simple, relatable, and believable.

2. The Boy Who Gave

Directed and produced by Allison Precious Emmanuel, this film stars Allison Precious Emmanuel himself alongside Blossom Chukwujekwu and Tina Mba. The story centers on Idah, a young man forced to raise his siblings after losing both parents.

This is one of those films that quietly hits hard. It focuses on sacrifice, survival, and family responsibility without turning the story into emotional manipulation. The performances carry the weight of the film, especially in scenes showing the pressure of growing up too quickly.

3. The Fisherman

Directed by Zoey Martinson and produced by Luu Vision Media, the film stars Ricky Adelayitar, Endurance Dedzo, and William Lamptey. The story follows a retired Ghanaian fisherman whose life changes after he finds himself on an unusual journey involving a talking fish and a dream of owning a boat.

As strange as that sounds, the film works because it fully embraces its style. It blends humor, fantasy, and real-life struggles in a way that feels fresh for African cinema. The cultural setting also gives the film a strong identity instead of making it feel generic.

4. The return of Arinzo

Produced by Iyabo Ojo with a powerful line of casts: Funke Akidele, Scarlet Gomez, and Mercy Aigbe. The film is a thriller, and crime. A tale of vengeance. It follows the story of a rising actor who returned home with his fiancée to support his father’s presidential campaign. Their return sparks a brutal, 17-year-old scandal tied to a political figure, forcing buried secrets, betrayal, and the truth behind Arinzo’s death into the open.

5. This Is Not A Nollywood Movie

Directed by Wale Ojo and starring Chidi Mokeme and Bimbo Akintola, this film takes a different route by poking at the industry itself while still telling an entertaining story.

Okechukwu Nwadibe, a washed-up director from Nnewi, dreams he’s won an Oscar and decides it’s a sign. With his ever-loyal friend Pius Godloves You, he heads to Lagos for a chaotic comeback. One bad decision leads to another until a shady loan from a gangster changes everything.

It is self-aware, funny in parts, and surprisingly reflective about fame, filmmaking, and the pressure behind the scenes.

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Dede Ashiogwu Styles Herself in a Black Jumpsuit With White Lace Trim

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Sometimes the simplest outfit says the most. In a recent post on Instagram, Dede Ashiogwu styled herself in a fitted black jumpsuit and let the white lace trim stand out. She captioned the post “I pull up like I own the city”.

The photos were taken on a night out. She wore a black sleeveless Oh Polly halter capri jumpsuit with a deep V neckline and thin straps. White lace ran along the neckline and the edges of the straps, following the dip of the V. The legs ended just below the knee, with another strip of white lace at each hem.

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She carried a fur structured clutch and wore a wide pearl bracelet.

Her hair was parted in the middle, with braids at the top that turned into long, loose waves past her shoulders. Her heels were Givenchy Shark Lock Heart sandals, with thick straps. Her makeup was soft, with warm tones and a nude pink lip.

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Her 16 September post kept the same black base, with an oversized pinstripe blazer worn open over a short black skirt, sheer thigh-high stockings and pointed patent heels. The lace is what sets the jumpsuit apart from that look, running along the neckline, the straps and both hems.

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Nancy Isime Set to Produce Her First Film

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Nancy Isime has built a career across modelling, television presenting and acting. After years in front of the camera, the Nollywood actress is preparing to take on a new role as an executive producer, applying her experience in the entertainment industry to a project of her own.

In an Instagram video shared on October 7, 2026, Isime announced the project and admitted that she was nervous about taking on the responsibility.

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“This is my first production as executive producer. I can’t lie, I am nervous and wondering if I am ready, but I think it’s about time; I have also tried,” she said.

Isime also plans to document the production, giving fans a look at the process as the film takes shape. She intends to share updates on production meetings, creative decisions, successes and challenges along the way.

“My first film as an Executive Producer. And I want you to come along for the entire journey,” she added.

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Her experience in television includes hosting The Nancy Isime Show, which launched in 2019. She also made her acting debut in the 2011 television series Echoes and has since appeared in Nollywood productions, including Blood Sisters, Shanty Town and The Wait.

Isime began her entertainment career as a model before moving into television presenting and acting, building experience across different parts of the industry before venturing into film production.

The film’s title, cast, storyline and release date have yet to be announced.

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“Dear Ajayi” Makes History as First Nigerian Production in Venice Days Competition | Watch Trailer

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“Dear Ajayi” Makes History as First Nigerian Production in Venice Damilola Orimogunje’s “Dear Ajayi” has been selected for the 2026 Giornate degli Autori, also known as Venice Days, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The selection makes it the first Nigerian production to compete in the Venice Days section. The Nigeria-Germany co-production will have its world premiere as part of the competition.

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Set in 1990s southwestern Nigeria, “Dear Ajayi” follows two sisters, Ade and Titi Ajayi, whose lives have gone in very different directions. Ade is a committed Christian and the main breadwinner in the family, while Titi is an aspiring singer who has chosen a more independent path. When their paralysed mother requires care, the sisters have no choice but to come back together.

Orimogunje wrote and directed the film. The cast includes Bimbo Akintola as Ade and Tosin Adeyemi as Titi, alongside Lanre Hassan, William Benson, Antar Laniyan, Uzoamaka Power, Michelle Dede and Chioma Omeruah, (Chigul)

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Re Olunuga composed the music, while KC Obiajulu served as cinematographer. The film was produced by 2o9ine Films, with Mayana Films, Depth and Optics Productions and Zynox Productions joining as co-production partners.

The film received support from the Hubert Bals Fund+ Europe, while Luminalia is handling its world sales

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Ahead of its Venice premiere, the first trailer gives viewers a look at the Ajayi family and the strained relationship between the two sisters.

Dear Ajayi will have its press and industry screening on September 4, with public screenings scheduled for September 10 and 12 during Venice Days.

Watch the trailer below.

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