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Top 10 Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now
There are a lot of Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now. These movies are from some great and talented actors and…
There are a lot of Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now. These movies are from some great and talented actors and actresses.
Nigerian Nollywood industry did not just all about bringing out talents but also all about entertaining and educating the entire public.
As of 2022, there have been a lot of Nigerian movies trending both in Nigeria and the world at large. Netflix has also done well in promoting its Nigerian movies.
However, a lot of people are confused about what the trending Nollywood movies are right now. If you are in this state, then believe me that this article is for you.
This article will not only tell you what the trending Nollywood movies are right now but also give you a brief summary of the movie.
Some movies on this list have been trending since 2021 due to their unique nature. Without wasting much time, below are the trending Nollywood movies right now.
1. Flawsome
The first on the list of trending Nollywood movies right now is drama series titled Flawsome. The film is created and directed by Tola Odunsi.
In the film Flawsome, played by Bisola Aiyeola as Ifeyinwa, Ini Dima-Okojie as Ramat, Sharon Ooja as Ivie, and Enado Odigie as Dolapo
The four friends navigate their personal and professional lives while remaining connected by their flawed but unbreakable bonds.
These young women work hard, plot, fall in and out of love, and nurture both great and tiny goals. They are compelling, imperfect, and heartbreakingly human. One thing doesn’t change despite the changes in their personal situations: their commitment to the hustle and one another.
Other great stars include Gabriel Afolayan, John Dumelo, Baaj Adebule, Iretiola Doyle, Toyin Abraham, Chris Attoh, Ali Nuhu, Joselyn Dumas, and Shine Rosman.
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2. Hey You!
Hey You which is a 2022 romantic comedy movie is the second on the Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now. It is produced by Victoria Akujobi under the Anthill Production Studio in Nigeria. It was written and directed by Uyoyou Adia.
The movie is all about the life of a young software engineer that fell apart from he realized that his crush is an adult film model.
The movie features some top movie stars such as Timini Egbuson, Efe Irele, and so many others. The film is released on July 2022 in Cinema and today is the most trending Nollywood movie in Nigeria right now.
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3. Soole
The third on the list of the Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now is Soole. Soole is a Nigerian comic movie directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Adunni Ade.
However, it is a 2021 movie that premiered in nationwide cinemas in November 2021. Nigerian movie Soole started trending again in Nigeria just a year after it was released.
A Catholic nun named Veronica, played by Adunni Ade, goes from Lagos to Enugu in the movie Soole after failing to raise money for an orphanage home. On her way there, she chose a low-cost option trip known as a “Soole,” where she encountered other passengers just like herself.
There was a lot of action on the route from Lagos to Enugu, including an armed robbery incident as they were traveling to Enugu.
However, other good actors that starred in the movie apart from Adunni Ade who is Sister Veronica include:
- Lateef Adedimeji as John
- Teniola Aladese as Clara
- Femi Jacobs as Ifebuchi
- Meg Otanwa as Justina
- Sola Sobowale as Ifeoma
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4. Tainted Heart
Among the list of Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now is Tainted Heart, a movie directed by
Tainted Heart starred some top actors like Frederick Leonard, Ebube Nwagbo, Stella Charles and so many others.
The movie is all about a woman who learned to know that her four years boyfriend is about to marry another woman the next day after using her life savings to launch a business. Will the lover girl allow her boyfriend to marry another woman after spending her life savings?
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5. Karma In Time
Shark (Zubby Michael) met Denise, a longtime buddy from school who he aided when they were both in school, as he toiled and suffered.
Denise introduced Shark to their cult to ease his suffering.
Unknowingly breaking the club’s rules and regulations led him to comply with their demands, which didn’t sit well with his inner self.
The movie started trending just a week after it was released and is currently one of the Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now.
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6. This Time Around
This Time Around is a Nigerian movie that is the story of two lovers. The movie is starring some top actors like Toosweet Annan, Francis Ben Jennifer Odeh.
“He maltreated her and ignored her love. But then she left him for another. now he wants her back?
will she go back?”
Apart from the fact that the movie is one of the Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now, it is also one movie everyone is expected to watch. Nigerian actors and directors showed how good they are by displaying their talent in this movie titled “This Time Around”.
7. Anikulapo
Anikulapo is the most talked-about film among Trending Nollywood Movies 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.
8. 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 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.
9. Snatched
Among the Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now is a movie written by Nduka Ernest titled Snatched. However, Snatched is directed by Kingsley fresh onyenma and produced by Onyiye Udeeze.
Snatched is a touching of a man who left his family only to come back begging to come back to her life.
The movie is starring some top actors like Bimbo Ademoye, Uzor Arokwe, Walter Anga, Jessica Nze, and many others.
It started trending just some minutes after it was released. Currently, the movie is trending not only in Nigeria but also in some other countries.
10. My Next Marriage
Rounding off the top Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now is a Nigerian movie titled “My Next Marriage”
The next marriage is a Nigerian movie produced by Uchenna Mbunabo and directed by Omoruyi Wallz Efosa.
Some cast in The Next Marriage are:
- Ray Emodi as Bryan
- Onyii Alex as Jane
- Alex Ajoku as Peter
- Vivian Kaima as Ella
- Fiona Garba as Vicky
- Regina Van-Helvert as Nora
The movie is all about Bryan (Ray Emodi) who is an elder brother to Alex Ajoku (Peter), Fiona Garba (Vicky), and Regina Van-Helvert (Nora).
Ray Emodi after the death of his wife finds it difficult to move on. Alex Ajoku (Peter), and Fiona Garba (Vicky) were trying their best to hook their elder brother Bryan up with Vicky’s friend Vivian Kaima (Ella) in order for Vicky to give them what Bryan’s late wife could not give them.
Onyii Alex (Jane) on the other hand relocated from Kebbi State Nigeria in order to find a better job. Instead of staying in a hotel for too long, Jane begged her friend Nora to plead with her brother for her to stay with them for some time before she get her own apartment.
However, this made Bryan, Jane, Peter, Ella, Vicky, and Nora be in the same house together with different agendas.
Peter, Ella, and Vicky saw Jane as a threat to their plan and this made them uncomfortable. The three people with the same agenda stated driving means of getting Jane out of their way.
Summary
Apart from the fact that the above movies were among the Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now, it is supposed to watch the movie for all.
All the movies in this list have a great lesson for both young and aged people. It has a great lesson and Nollywood on the other hand helped in bringing these talents out.
However, below is a brief summary of the top 10 Trending Nollywood Movies Right Now:
- Flawsome
- Hey You!
- Soole
- Tainted Heart
- Karma In Time
- This Time Around
- Anikulapo
- Brotherhood
- Snatched
- My Next Marriage