Best Romantic Nollywood Movies

In a world where many are scared of love to their bones and some have been hit with questionable love making them believe love is a fallacy…Do you think it is? Well, I leave you to answer that after seeing these top romantic movies. Each movie holds a lesson on love and it’s left for you to pick what is important. Let’s delve in.

1. Love Lockdown (Rating: 8/10)

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This romantic drama follows Yemi, a man about to get married when COVID-19 hits, causing him to cross paths with an old flame. Did they rekindle that flame? Watch it and find out. This movie was Directed by Lyndsey F. Efejuku, the film stars Andrew Bunting, Yewande Osamein, and Detola Jones.

2. Reel Love (Rating: 7.5/10)

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In this romantic comedy, a social media influencer and a small-scale entrepreneur start off as enemies but are forced to pretend to be an item to boost the influencer’s online presence. How did it end? Before you conclude go and feel it through your Netflix screen. This movie was Directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Timini Egbuson, the film stars Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Ademiyo and Lilian Afegbai.

3. Something About the Briggs (Rating: 8.5/10)

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This romantic family drama follows a lady who turns down a proposal because she believes her family is cursed. Could her belief be true? Is it enough to turn down a proposal? Directed by Bukola Ogunsola, the film stars Ariyike Owolagba, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Stan Nze, and Linda Ejiofor.

4. Summer Rain (Rating: 8/10)

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Two long-lost lovers reconnect, but one of them is already married with a family of her own. How complicated can it get? Watch it and find out. Directed by Joyful Adenike, the film stars Daniel Etim-Effiong and Bolaji Ogunmola.

5. Tarella: Princess of the Nile (Rating: 8.5/10)

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This Cinderella-esque drama is set in a mythical West African kingdom and follows a crown prince and an orphaned maiden who must fight for their love. Directed by Kayode Kasum and Lolo Eremie, the film stars Timini Egbuson, Okawa Shaznay, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.

6. Namaste Wahala (Rating: 8/10)

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This romantic drama follows an interracial couple who keep their relationship low-key due to cultural differences. Directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, the film stars Ini Dima-Okojie and Ruslaan Mumtaz.

7. The One for Sarah (Rating: 8/10)

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This romantic drama follows a woman who heals from emotional trauma with the help of her friend and finds happiness again. Directed by Lyndsey F. Efejuku, the film stars Beverly Naya, Etim Daniel Effiong, Uzor Arukwe etc.

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