In the last few years, a fleet of Nollywood television series have landed on several streaming platforms, such as Netflix. This development has contributed to the diverse Nigerian stories available for a global audience.
While many hardcore fans of Nollywood have protested what they say is the globalisation of the industry, there are many Nollywood TV series worthy to binge. If you’re looking for a Nollywood TV series to binge in this month of October, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 worth our money currently streaming on Netflix.
King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
This TV show is about a local politician and businesswoman and, by extension, the underbelly of the Nigerian political system. Stars like Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Efa Iwara, and Nse Ikpe-Etim guarantee thrilling dialogues and actions.
Blood Sisters (2022)
A wedding ceremony turns into an investigation of a homicide case. A bride and her best friend are suspects of the groom’s murder. This is a Nigerian crime-thriller mini-series you should definitely watch. It’s star-studded with Gabriel Afolayan, Kehinde Bankole, Nancy Isime, Ramsey Noah, Ini Dima-Okojie and more.
Oloture: The Journey (2024)
A journalist works undercover as a sex worker to bring down a human trafficking syndicate. Beverly Osu, Omoni Oboli, Sharon Ooja and Daniel Etim-Effiong put their souls into this.
Shanty Town (2023)
This crime-thriller show explores the lives of sex workers, street gangs and corruption in Lagos’ political arena. The cast of Shanty Town includes Nancy Isime, Chidi Mokeme, Uche Jumbo and Ini Edo.
Far from Home (2022)
This high-school show focuses on a young boy and aspiring artist from a struggling background. The series shows him navigating his way through the world of the country’s 1%. Mike Folarin, Olumide Oworu, Bolanle Ninalowo and Genoveva Umeh star in this.
Postcards (2024)
The journey of a single mother (Sola Sobowale) to India for a medical check-up ends in a family reunion between her, her son (Tobi Bakre), and her brother (Richard Mofe-Damijo). If you’re looking for something lighthearted, Postcards works for you.
The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi (2023)
This show follows the story of a spirit haunting a secondary school after an incident of sexual abuse. It features veteran and new actors like Ireti Doyle, Jude Chukwuka, Martha Ehinome and Ejiro Onojaife.
Ololade (2023)
Two friends, a high school teacher (Frank Donga) and a car mechanic (Femi Adebayo) run into sudden wealth. This is a comedic series of fuck around and find out.
Castle & Castle (2018)
If you’re looking for a Nigerian legal drama series, then Mo’ Abudu made Castle & Castle for you. It’s about a couple who run a law firm together. They also have to hold their marriage together amidst the high pressure of their profession. Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Richard Mofe-Damijo take the lead on this.
War: Wrath and Revenge (2023)
A politician’s wife ruins his political ambition after discovering he wants to take another wife. It stars Rahama Sadau, Ayoola Ayoola and Mofe Duncan.
