YouTube is a treasure trove of Nollywood gems, but with so many options, it can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.
That’s why I’ve done the hard work for you, curating the ultimate list of Nollywood films on YouTube that are actually worth your time this February (with a special focus on romance in this month of love).
Here are the best Nigerian movies to watch on YouTube in February 2025:
Beyond the Cloud (2025)
Runtime: 1h 21m
Director: Chijioke Okeke Oguno
Genre: Romance
Jidenna (Peter Komba), an actor, is instantly captivated when he meets Chioma (Angel Unigwe) on the set of a film. Their connection is electric, and the two quickly fall head over heels for each other. But when her mother (Chioma Nwosu) discovers the budding romance between the pair, well, let’s just say she’s not a shipper.
Watch Beyond the Cloud on YouTube.
Crime of Passion (2024)
Runtime: 1h 50m
Director: Michael Olowojaiye
Genre: Romance
Bode (Atewe Raphel) accepts ₦7 million from a mysterious stranger, Mercedes (Eddie Watson), in exchange for a dinner date with his girlfriend, Flora (Uche Montana). After multiple failed attempts, Flora reluctantly agrees. But what starts as a simple dinner soon takes an unexpected turn as she finds herself drawn to the man who paid for her company.
Watch Crime of Passion on YouTube.
Cuffs and Curves (2025)
Runtime: 1h 40m
Director: Omoruyi Efosa Emmanuel
Genre: Romance
Get ready to feel all the feels with this romantic drama. Daniel Etim-Effiong and Onyii Alex star as a young couple navigating the ups and downs of starting a family. The film takes us through an emotional rollercoaster that’ll leave you rooting for them.
Watch Cuff and Curves on YouTube.
Hearts In Law (2025)
Runtime: 1h 28m
Director: Modupe Fakorede
Genre: Romance
A man (Ray Adeka) needs a trophy wife to impress a potential client and secure a deal, so he hires a sex worker (Detola Jones) to pose as his fiancée. Over time, their arrangement evolves into something deeper. If you want Nollywood’s take on Pretty Woman (1990), give this a shot.
Watch Hearts In Law on YouTube.
Love Spice (2024)
Runtime: 1h 45m
Director: Emma Anyaka
Genre: Romance
Daisy (Evanny Patrick) agrees to go on a blind date with Deyemi (Maurice Sam) before realising he’s not actually her cup of tea. To get out of it, she hires Eniola (Chioma Nwaoha), a roadside food seller, to take her place and make a terrible first impression.
Meet the Parents (2025)
Runtime: 1h 41m
Director: Modupe Fakorede
Genre: Romance
Gina (Liquorose Afije) and Bolu (Michael Dappa) cross paths by chance, but their connection is instant, fueled by the shared weight of family secrets. As they navigate the challenges that come with their pasts, they find peace in each other, forging a deep bond.
Watch Meet the Parents on YouTube.
Odd of Love (2024)
Runtime: 2h 37m
Director: Ben Cassie
Genre: Romance
A struggling driver (Prince Nwafor) makes a bet to impress and win the heart of a wealthy, high-class woman (Bimbo Ademoye) in his neighbourhood. To pull it off, he fakes an extravagant lifestyle. But as he plays the part, real feelings emerge, throwing his plan off course.
Something More (2025)
Runtime: 1h 20m
Director: Great Valentine Edochie
Genre: Romance
Two longtime friends (Blossom Chukwujekwu and Bolaji Ogunmola) navigate the ups and downs of dating in Nigeria. But as they face one romantic hurdle after another, they begin to question whether their connection is more than just friendship. If you love a good friends-to-lovers story, this one’s for you.
Watch Something More on YouTube.
Till Vows Do Us Part (2025)
Runtime: 1h 40m
Director: Akay Mason
Genre: Romance
A woman (Cynthia Clark) suffers heartbreak after her husband (Majid Michel) cheats on her. On top of that, she has to juggle taking care of her daughter with picking up her life and finding love again.
Watch Till Vows Do Us Part on YouTube
Village Husband (2025)
Runtime: 1h 43m
Director: Michael Olowojaiye
Genre: Romance
A village man (Mike Ezuruonye) moves to Lagos to be with the woman (Sandra Okunzuwa) he has been betrothed to since childhood, but she’s not interested in the match. Desperate to change her mind, he begins to plot ways to win her heart.
Watch Village Husband on YouTube.
