If you love Nollywood, you know the industry keeps getting bigger, bolder, and better. And if you’re looking for the hottest movies to binge this month,

Whether you’re in the mood for drama, action, or a good laugh, here are five Nollywood films you shouldn’t miss this March.

1. Ada Omo Daddy 

Imagine being torn between your dreams and your family’s expectations. yep, that’s Ada’s life.

This film follows Ada, a young woman who wants more out of life than just being Daddy’s perfect little girl.

But, of course, life has other plans. Filled with emotional twists, humor, and a whole lot of cultural spice, Ada Omo Daddy is the kind of movie that will have you texting your family group chat halfway through.

🔗 Watch it here: Ada omo Daddy

2. The Trade

What makes this movie so gripping is its authenticity. It doesn’t exaggerate or glorify crime but instead tells a raw and unsettling story.

Blossom Chukwujekwu delivers one of his best performances yet, making Eric both terrifying and eerily human.

He’s not your typical villain, he’s cold, methodical, and disturbingly calm, which makes him even scarier.

The storytelling is sharp, pulling you into a tense game of cat and mouse. The film doesn’t rely on cheap action sequences but instead builds suspense through strong dialogue, realistic police investigations, and the sheer unpredictability of the plot.

It’s the kind of movie that keeps you on edge, reminding you that, for some, crime isn’t just a choice, it’s a trade.

The trade

🔗 Watch it here: The Trade

3. Suky

Nollywood is evolving, and Suky is one of those films that tries to push boundaries. the film tells the story of a young man, Suky, who finds himself trapped in a cruel twist of fate.

His father’s murder, wrongful imprisonment, and a fight for survival in one of Nigeria’s most notorious prisons.

It’s a revenge-driven narrative with action, emotion, and just enough drama to keep viewers engaged.

🔗 Watch it here: Suky

Suky

4. Gangs of Lagos 

Gangs of Lagos is a high-energy crime drama that pulls you straight into the heart of Lagos’s tough street life. Directed by Jade Osiberu,

the film follows Obalola (Tobi Bakre), a young man trying to escape the violence and gang culture he was born into. But in a world where survival comes at a cost, leaving isn’t so easy.

🔗 Watch it here: Gangs of Lagos 

Gangs of Lagos

5. Love in a Pandemic

It is more than just a love story, it’s a reminder of how human connection became both fragile and powerful in uncertain times.

Directed by Akay Mason, the film follows Bolanle (Nancy Isime), a woman caught between personal struggles and the unexpected spark of love in the middle of a global crisis.

The beauty of this film lies in its simplicity. It doesn’t try too hard to be dramatic, yet it pulls you in with emotions that feel real.

Nancy Isime delivers a performance that is both heartfelt and relatable, making you root for her character.

The chemistry between the leads is natural, not forced, which makes their romance feel genuine.

🔗 Watch it here: love in a pandemic 

Love in a pandemic

On October 25, 2024, the Nigerian thriller “Hijack ’93” was released on Netflix . The film, directed by Robert Peters and produced by Charles Okpaleke, dramatizes the 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways flight, which was a socially and politically significant incident. In this instance, a gang of youthful hijackers aimed to draw attention to the terrible political situation in Nigeria under military control.

Hijack 93

The trailer begins intensely, causing a jump scare in the minds of viewers as one of the hijackers threatens to burn the plane, filling passengers with fear. Just as you’re on edge, the next scene introduces a tender moment, a love story between the pilot and a flight attendant, offering a brief, calming pause. Your mind starts to relax, and you wonder what the story is really about.

As passengers begin to board, the camera lingers on one particular passenger’s ticket. You wonder why this focus, but he’s allowed on the plane anyway. Suddenly, you remember him from the opening scene, he’s the one who was pouring fuel on the passengers. “But why did the hostess allow him in?” you wonder. Could she be working with him?

Then chaos breaks out as the voice of one of the hijackers announces there’s a bomb on the plane. The tension increases, and another flight attendant is threatened at gunpoint. The scene shifts to the hijackers commanding military personnel, forcing them to do their bidding under the threat of guns. This moment makes you question: Are the soldiers intimidated by a few armed young men? Why don’t they fight back?

The tension has no breaking point, escalating until it hits a climax as soldiers make a move to rescue the plane. This suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering if the military will save the day and what fate awaits both the hijackers and the passengers.

The trailer plants questions in your mind—why are these young men doing this? What were they thinking? Then, you’re given a glimpse of an answer: they’re fighting for a cause, aiming for political reformation. Suddenly, you feel a strange fear for them. Will they survive? Will they achieve their goal?

Hijack 93

This thriller is creatively woven with high tension, designed to keep you on your toes. It’s a story with an urgent pace, one that leaves you questioning every twist and turn. Don’t you want to find answers to those questions? Subscribe to Netflix and watch Hijack 93.

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The 2024 Nigerian historical drama film Lisabi: The Uprising was written by Yinka Olaoye and Niyi Akinmolayan, produced by Victoria Akujobi and Adebimpe Oyebade. The cast includes iLateef Adedimeji and includes Olumide Oworu, Jide Awobona, Eniola Ajao, Adelimpe Oyebade, and Ibrahim Yekini Itele. It tells the narrative of Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, an Egba warrior who led a victorious insurrection against the tyrannical reign of the Oyo Empire, and is partially based on the legendary Lisabi Rebellion that took place in late 18th-century Abeokuta, Nigeria.

The mythical tale of a folk hero who rebelled against an oppressive empire, fighting for his independence and forever changing the path of Yoruba history.

From modest beginnings, Lisabi, a determined leader, emerges to lead the  Egba people in their struggle for liberation from the tyrannical Oyo Empire. The narrative starts with King Olodan refusing to pay the high payment that the Alaafin of Oyo were demanding. The Alaafin orders Olodan’s cruel execution as payback. The vicious leader of the tribute collectors, Songodeyi, terrorises the Egba people by raping women, seizing more than is due, and executing those who rebel. Lisabi’s close buddy Oshokenu, a slothful farmer, rebels against them after seeing their brutality. On their wedding day, Songodeyi rapes Oshokenu’s wife, Abebi, which causes her to tragically commit herself. Before being shot to death, Oshokenu, in a fit of wrath, murders ten tribute collectors. He begs Lisabi to guide the Egba people towards justice as part of his final desire.

Lisabi: The Uprising

Lisabi comes up with a fantastic plan to bring the Egba people together since she is determined to carry out Oshokenu’s final desire. He establishes the Aaro society, a cooperative farming organisation that on the surface seems innocuous but actually serves as the core of the uprising. By using this secret network, Lisabi is able to gather information and prepare his followers for a planned rebellion against the Oyo Empire. Under Lisabi’s leadership, the Egba people fight bravely and strike at the heart of their oppressors during the final, gory, and violent conflicts. They achieve their long-awaited independence by overthrowing the Oyo army in a spectacular finale. With the win, Lisabi becomes a beloved hero, his name immortalized in history as the liberator who guided his people towards justice and independence. His legacy lives on as a testament to perseverance, harmony, and the victory of a people determined to restore their right to dignity.

From modest beginnings, Lisabi, a determined leader, emerges to lead the Egba people in their struggle for liberation from the tyrannical Oyo Empire. The narrative starts with King Olodan refusing to pay the high payment that the Alaafin of Oyo were demanding. The Alaafin orders Olodan’s cruel execution as payback. The vicious leader of the tribute collectors, Songodeyi, terrorises the Egba people by raping women, seizing more than is due, and executing those who rebel. Lisabi’s close buddy Oshokenu, a slothful farmer, rebels against them after seeing their brutality. On their wedding day, Songodeyi rapes Oshokenu’s wife, Abebi, which causes her to tragically commit herself. Before being shot to death, Oshokenu, in a fit of wrath, murders ten tribute collectors. He begs Lisabi to guide the Egba people towards justice as part of his final desire.

Lisabi comes up with a fantastic plan to bring the Egba people together since she is determined to carry out Oshokenu’s final desire. He establishes the Aaro society, a cooperative farming organisation that on the surface seems innocuous but actually serves as the core of the uprising. By using this secret network, Lisabi is able to gather information and prepare his followers for a planned rebellion against the Oyo Empire. Under Lisabi’s leadership, the Egba people fight bravely and strike at the heart of their oppressors during the final, gory, and violent conflicts. They achieve their long-awaited independence by overthrowing the Oyo army in a spectacular finale. With the win, Lisabi becomes a beloved hero, his name immortalized in history as the liberator who guided his people towards justice and independence. His legacy lives on as a testament to perseverance, harmony, and the victory of a people determined to restore their right to dignity.

Cast

• Lateef Adedimeji Lisabi Agbongbo Akala
• Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji as Ikeola
• Ibahim Yekini Icon as Salako
• Adebowale  Adebay as Osokenu
• Olarotimi Michael Fakunle as Ogunlana
• Osobande Jide Awobona as Osobande
• Odunlade Adekola as Alaafin of Oyo
• Gabriel Afolayan as Odunbamitefa
• Kola Ajeyemi as Akinolu
• Boma Akpore as Osogbenro
• Olumide Oworu as Bejide
• Kevin Ikeduba as Obimodede
• Seun Akindele as Oduyale
• Femi Adebayo as Olu Olodan
• Muyiwa Ademola as Alake
• Roseline Afije “Liquorose” as Abebi
• Namisi Govin Emma as Sangu
• With a high number of Extras

The Executive producer: Lateef Adedimeji

Producers : Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji

                     Victoria Akujobi

Released : 27 September  2024 on  Netflix

Production company : AI Notions Studious

                                        Antihill Studios

Running time 120mins

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