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Trending Nollywood Movies on Netflix in 2023 (Top 10)
Nollywood has a lot of films on Netflix. Here are 10 of the best Nollywood movies on Netflix in 2022
2022 is definitely one year that saw the success of many Nollywood movies on Netflix. From awards and recognitions within Nigeria to foreign appraisals, the industry is indeed scaling new heights and putting the country in the entertainment limelight globally.
Genevieve’s “Lionheart” was the first Nollywood movie to be bought by Netflix. The company acquired the 2018 film to mark the beginning of more partnerships with the streaming platform and the Nigerian movie industry. So far, there are over a hundred Nigerian movies on Netflix right now, including originals.
Nollywood remains the best movie industry in Africa and one of the top film industries in the world. With the amount of Nollywood movies on Netflix, the average person seeking a film on the World’s no. 1 streaming platform might find it challenging to make a good choice. To this end, we have put this article together to highlight the top 10 best Nollywood movies on Netflix in 2022 so far. Here we go!
10. The Man of God
The Man of God is a movie directed by Bolanle Austen Peters and is another blockbuster we didn’t see coming. The film sees a young man, Sam (portrayed by Akah Nnani) caught up in the harsh reality of a desire to live a life of Faith despite many other things fighting for his soul.
The film ranked top in Nigeria within 24 hours of its release on April 14, 2022. It was also among the top 10 movies on Netflix in the U.S, and Canada among other countries.
It features other Nollywood stars like Osas Ighodaro, Mawuli Gavor, Eucharia Anunobi, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, Prince Nelson Enwerem, Olumide Oworu, and many others.
Being one of the best movies on Netflix in 2022 is an understatement. The Man of God is also one of the highest-viewed Nollywood movies on the streaming platform.
9. Omo Ghetto the saga
Funke Akindele’s Omo Ghetto the Saga dominated the box office and became the highest-grossing Nigerian film in the year 2021. It was released on Netflix in September 2021 and by December, it outranked some other Netflix movies present on the chart before its official release on Netflix.
Not long after, Omo Ghetto became Netflix’s most-watched Nollywood movie. Omo Ghetto the Saga is definitely one of the best Nollywood movies on Netflix in 2022 and this is according to charts on the platform.
The movie portrays a street lifestyle and gangsterism. The lead actor played by Funke Akindele herself is a twin and the duo has almost nothing in common (probably just blood and physical resemblance). While Ayomide is calm and successful, representing her rich mother and lifestyle well, Lefty is always out on the streets, looking nothing like a girl from a rich background.
Lefty soon lands the family in trouble and the outcome is unpredictable.
The movie is star-studded, featuring big names in the movie and music industry like:
- Yemi Alade
- Chioma Akpotha
- Mercy Aigbe
- Eniola Badmus
- Akah Nnani
- Bimbo Thomas
- Deyemi Okanlawon
- Austin Adugbe, among others.
Omo Ghetto the Saga is one of the most popular movies on Netflix today as it has amassed a lot of views both in and outside Nigeria. Viewers look forward to a sequel.
8. Elesin Oba
The tragic play Elesin Oba, “Death and the King’s Horseman,” written by Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka, is based on the true account of Elesin Oba, the Yoruba King’s horseman, and portrays the traditional beliefs and outlook on life and death of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
“Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman,” a Netflix original film directed by Biyi Bandele, is based on this Wole Soyinka play. Elesin Oba’s real-life experiences during British colonial rule in 1943 Nigeria were shown in the movie. The King’s horseman, Elesin Oba, was going to ritually kill himself so that he may carry the dead King to his ancestors in the afterlife.
Elesin Oba is one of the trending movies on Netflix in 2022.
7. Lady Buckit & the Motley Mopsters
This film is a game-changer for the Nigerian film industry. Lady Buckit & the Motley Mopsters is the first ever Nigerian Anime film. The cinematic feature-length movie tells the story of a girl whose parents’ bakery got shut down in 1956. After making a wish to go back in time to change things, she finds herself in the future instead. In the future, she lives as a “bucket”. The movie was directed by Adebisi Adetayo.
The anime is equally one of the trending movies on Netflix in 2022.
6. King of boys: The Return of the King
“King of boys: The Return of the King” was released on Netflix in August 2021 and since then, the sequel has never left the Top 10 list on Netflix in Nigeria.
The series is a sequel to the political crime thriller, King of Boys, released in 2018. In the sequel, Alhaja Eniola Salami continues her struggle for power, but this time, in a different position- State Governor. Eniola’s character becomes more subtly ruthless and focused, having lost 90% of her most prized possession before her comeback.
The movie was written, co-produced, and directed by Kemi Adetiba. The casts include top Nollywood stars like Sola Sobowale, Toni Tonnes, and Titi Kuti.
King of Boys, the return of the king is definitely one of the best movies on Netflix in 2022.
5. The Set Up 2
The Set Up 2 is a sequel to “The Set Up”, a film released in 2019. In this Netflix wonder, Chike is still trying to get her head around her new job as an agent for an international organization when a hardened criminal (Usi) kidnaps one of the people dearest to her. She is then forced to leave everything behind and go after Usi. Little does she know that the kidnap was a “Set Up” to lure her in.
Will Chike prevail over Usi or will she regret having to forego her dream work to save the day?
The crime thriller which was directed by Naz Onuzo features Nollywood stars like Adesua Etomi Wellington, Kehinde Bankole, Nancy Isime, Tina Mba, Uzor Arukwe, Kate Henshaw, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Stan Nze, and Lota Chukwu.
Since its release on Netflix, The Set Up 2 has become one of the trending Nollywood movies on Netflix.
4. Ayinla
Ayinla tells the story of an Apala musician who used his career as a musician to address the issues in contemporary society. He praised and condemned acts in society fearlessly.
The Yoruba film was released in June 2021 and was later released on Netflix for global streaming. The movie was nominated for Best Cinematography and “Best Nigerian Movie” at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Ayinla was produced by Jadesola Osiberu, Directed by Tunde Kelani, and features top Nollywood casts like Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, and Kunle Afolayan.
3. Blood Sisters
Blood Sisters has been rated the best Nollywood series on Netflix in 2022. For a long time, it was the most-watched Nollywood movie on Netflix.
The thriller series portrays the story of two best friends, Kemi and Sarah who become runaway sisters after murdering a man in self-defense. The family of their victim wants them dead and unfortunately, they are powerful enough to influence the police to get justice done their own way. How would the sisters end up?
Weeks after its official release on May 5, 2022, the four-episode series still has everyone talking, especially since its record-breaking feats as stated below:
- Blood Sisters is Netflix’s first original Nigerian Series.
- The series amassed over 11 million views worldwide in 6 days.
- Blood Sisters was on the top 10 charts in over 31 countries including Japan, Canada, the U.S, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, and Brazil.
- It was equally featured on Variety, a feat that got everyone talking all over again.
The movie stars veteran actors like Kate Henshaw, Ramsey Nouah, Uche Jumbo, and Segun Arinze. The lead actors were Nancy Isime and Ini-Dima Okojie. It was produced by Mo Abudu.
2. Brotherhood
Brotherhood has been topping charts across the country for a while now. The film tells the story of twin brothers who are forced to lead distinct lives after the death of their parents. They find themselves on the opposite sides of the law as one of them (Wale) becomes a detective in an anti-crime unit while the other (Akin) becomes an armed robber.
Akin joins a gang of robbers that eventually becomes his brother’s investigative assignment later on. Will the passionate detective remain loyal to the law after identifying his brother as one of the gang members? Will Akin murder his brother in a face-off with the police? If you’ve seen “Brotherhood”, you probably know the answer, but if not, hurry over to Netflix.
1. Anikulapo
Anikulapo is the most talked-about film among the Nollywood movies on Netflix right now. The “Kunle Afolayan film” tells the story of love, death, and betrayal.
A not-so-innocent traveler (Saro) lies with the king’s wife (Queen Arolake) and earns himself an avoidable death sentence. He is however given a second chance to live after a mystical bird (Akala) wakes him from the dead and gives him the power to resurrect the dead, thus becoming a much sought-after and powerful man in the village.
Will Saro be faithful to Arolake and his source of power? or will he abuse his power and betray his beloved?
Anikulapo starrs many popular Nollywood actors including Kunle Remi, Bimbo Ademoye, Sola Sobowale, Taiwo Hassan, Fathia Balogin, and Oga Bello among others. The film has earned recognition in many countries, with the most recent achievement being its placement among the top 10 trending Netflix movies in the U.K.
Summary: Best Nollywood Movies on Netflix in 2022
2022 is definitely “the year” for Nollywood because, in just six months, the industry boasted of amazing milestones it probably took a whole year to achieve in times past. That said, here are the top 10 best Nollywood movies on Netflix, which are also the top 10 trending movies on Netflix in Nigeria:
- Anikulapo
- Brotherhood
- Blood Sisters
- Ayinla
- The Set Up 2
- King of Boys: The Return of the King
- Lady Buckit & the Motley Mopsters
- Elesin Oba
- Omo Ghetto The Saga
- The Man of God
Nigerian Netflix Plans For You
Many people have the notion that Netflix is a very expensive platform for streaming movies. Well, it depends on your definition of Expensive but with as low as N1,200, you can get a Netflix plan and stream your favorite Nollywood movie.
Netflix subscription plans and prices vary with different offers. For N1,200 which is the Netflix Mobile plan, you will not be able to watch with your TV or laptop but you still have access to Netflix on your phone for an entire month.
Other subscription prices are listed below.
- Netflix Basic Plan- N2,900
- Netflix Staandard Plan- N3,600
- Netflix Premium Plan- N4,400
To know more about Netflix Nigeria Plan, check out https://www.netflix.com/ng/.