If you’re a fan of Nollywood, then Showmax is the best friend you didn’t know you had in your corner. This streaming platform has a massive library of Nigerian movies, from the classics to the underground favourites and mainstream hits. And we’re here to help you discover the best of the best with our list of the 20 best Nollywood movies on Showmax right now.
Ready to binge Nollywood on Showmax? We’ve got you covered.
The Ex-Convict (2023)
Chris, a former G-boy and ex-convict, must rebuild his life from the start after none of his family and friends welcome him after his release. This film features Uzor Arukwe, Maltida Obaseki, and Genny Uzoamaka.
Love Thy Neighbour (2020)
A devout Muslim couple known for loving their neighbours as themselves soon gets tempted when a new neighbour wants more than agape love. Deyemi Okanlawon and Juliet Njemaze take the lead in this exciting drama.
Ojukokoro (2017)
A broke filling station manager plans to rob his company, but he jams two of his coworkers there and finds out he’s not the only one eyeing the company’s money. Tope Tedela, Wale Ojo and Ali Nuhu are in this.
Roti (2017)
A couple who suffers three miscarriages and a stillbirth finally have a child after ten years. But when the boy turns nine, he passes away. One day, the wife sees another who looks like her late child and begins to believe her son has returned to her. This Kunle Afolayan’s film delves into the themes of reincarnation and loss. The cast includes Fathia Balogun, Kate Henshaw and Toyin Oshinaike.
Women’s Cot (2005)
A group of wealthy women who have suffered abuse and maltreatment from their husbands band together to form a powerful resistance group that fights against domestic violence. This film casts Bob Manuel, Joke Silva, Rita Edochie, Zack Orji, and the late Onyeka Onwenu. If you’re an OG Nollywood fan, Women’s Cot is for you.
Future Perfect (2023)
Uzor Arukwe and Bimbo Ademoye star in this drama about a couple without children due to the wife’s ovulation disorder. Their frustration rises as the husband longs for the womb’s fruits.
Alli Eid Dinner (2024)
This is a family drama about the annual celebration of Eid. Amina (Wumi Tuase) tries to get her family together for the festivities, but others aren’t as interested as they used to be. Now, she’s tasked with restoring the lost family celebration recipe. Other actors, like Temilolu Fosudo, Kuchi Chris, and Owumi Ugbeye, play the lead in the film.
Scourge (2023)
Nollywood’s famous faces like Jide Kosoko, Saheed Balogun, Patrick Doyle and Tobi Bakre star in this feature about a Nigerian who returns from abroad as a drug addict. On the verge of losing his loved ones and career, he lands at rehab.
The Way We Were (2023)
Efa Iwara and Adaora Udeh play lovers who get back together after eight years. One day, while they revisit memory lane, painful truths begin to unravel. Relationship people will love this.
Still Waters (2023)
A struggling car dealer (Wole Ojo) in love with a politician’s daughter (Sophia Alakija) gets served a hot breakfast. He suffers psychological abuse and trauma in their relationship, but he eventually finds love again.
Marriage Trap (2020)
A lady falls in love and marries a guy who’s a psycho woman killer. Upon discovering his dark secrets, she also ends up as his victim. Marriage Trap casts Yemi Blaq, Rachel Oniga, Tana Adesina and more.
The Lost Café (2017)
This film follows the story of a Nigerian budding filmmaker who travels to Norway to pursue her passion. While she experiences the loneliness of living in a new place, the longing for home, and heartbreak, she finds comfort in the company of a coffee shop owner. It’s directed by Kenneth Gyang, and the cast includes Tunde Citadel, Jenny Bonden, and Tunde Aladese.
93 Days (2016)
If you’re curious about the situation that brought the Ebola virus into Nigeria, you have 93 Days to feed your eyes. It’s a film focused on the efforts to curb the deadly virus’s spread. Actors such as Bimbo Akintoba, Gideon Okeke, and Somkele Iyama are part of this project.
