The Nollywood movie scene is more vibrant than ever. That said, there has been an increased interest in Nigerian movies both at home and abroad. Therefore, Weekend Magazine has compiled a list for movie-goers to keep an eye out for, as they hit the big screen

The Royal Hibiscus Hotel

EbonyLife Films brings something new in its romantic comedy. After a successful premier at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie has the potential to break records on the Nollywood film scene.

King of Boys

Kemi Adetiba has shown her remarkable talent from the record-breaking ‘The Wedding Party.’  Her sophomore movie, ‘King of Boys’ has movie watchers on edge already. The movie brings Adesua Etomi and Sola Sobawale together once again with others like Paul Sambo, Osas Ajibade, Toni Tones, Sani Muazu, Demola Adedoyin, Akin Lewis and Omoni Oboli joining them. Following the success of the web series ‘The King Women,’ Adetiba saw the potential and made the move to make a movie project out of it. By the look of it, the risk was one worth taking

Lion Heart

Genevieve’s directorial debut should be something to look forward to after being accustomed to seeing her in front of the camera instead of behind it. In her new movie Lion Heart, she has gathered many notable names in the Nollywood scene such as Steve Eboh, Pete Edochie, Kanayo O Kanayo, OnyekaOnwenu, NkemOwoh, Jemima Osunde, Yakubu Mohammed and Sani Muazu. The movie follows an Igbo family into transport business. Although the details regarding the movie are limited, nonetheless, it should be a piece of work all should look forward to.

Mummy Dearest: The Wedding

The sequel to the 2015 movie, ‘Mummy Dearest’ comes to the big screen this year with the title, ‘Mummy Dearest: The Wedding.’ Following the story of Chijioke Chinda, who proposes to his girlfriend, Boma Koko after an apparent success from his company project. But of course, a turn of event ensues when Boma begins to take the position of the wife which doesn’t resonate well with her mother-in-law.The cast include Liz Ameye, Daniel K. Daniel, Uti Nwachukwu and Mary Lazarus.

Amina

The trailer for Amina has drawn the attention of potential watchers with outstanding visuals, well-choreographed action scenes and a start-studded cast. The film focuses on the 16th century Queen Amina of Zaria, the legendary female warrior and has shown potential to be an instant hit at the box office.

Muna

Adesua Etomi returns to the big screen in this action thriller, Muna. She will get to show off her martial arts skills with Mayling Ng who played Orana in DCs blockbuster hit, Wonder Woman. The movie is by the US-based Nigerian director, Kevin Nkem and producers of Tempting Fate, a 2015 movie along the same lines that had viewers stunned. The cast also includes Falz, Onyeka  Onwenu and Ebele Okaro.

The Lost Café

Kenneth Gyang once again puts another wonderful movie together about a girl who decides to live the life of her dreams abroad after discovering dark family secrets and culture shock.

Gold Statue

The man behind masterpieces Diamond Ring and Hostages, Tade Ogidan has teamed up with the likes of RMD, Sola Sobowale, Segun Arinze, Ali Baba and a host of others to bring together another movie, Gold Statue that will hit theatres sometime this year. The cast list already has many very excited and there’s no doubt that the movie won’t disappoint.

New Money

The collaboration between Filmone and Inkblot in the upcoming star studded movie, New Money seems to be nothing short of gripping. With big names like Kate Henshaw, Jemima Osunde, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Wale Ojo, Falz and Bikiya Graham-Douglasin the mix and after the success of ‘My Wife and I,’ it’s safe to assume that the movie will be worth going to the cinema for.

Lara and the Beat

This upcoming movie claims to be “Nollywood’s most glamorous and thrilling movie yet.” After the success of ‘Banana Island Ghost’ last year, the new sequel portrays the Giwa sisters right in the center of a financial scandal with their late parent’s empire. The movie features the likes of Somkele Idhlama, Chinedu Ikedieze, Bimbo Manuel, Chioma Akpotha, DJ Xclusive, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ademola Adedoyin, Shaffi Bello, Lala Akindoju, Wale Ojo, Akah Nnani and Uche Jombo. It’s quite hard to disagree that it will not share the success of the movie before it.

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