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Black Is King(2020)

1h 25min | Music
3.7/5 (with 58 votes)

This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.

Directed by Beyoncé, Blitz the Ambassador, Jenn Nkiru, Jake Nava, Ibra Ake, Emmanuel Adjei, ... - With Beyoncé, Connie Chiume, Nyaniso Dzedze, Nandi Madida, Warren Masemola, Mary Twala, ...

Mister Johnson(1990)

1h 41min | Drama
3.3/5 (with 11 votes)

In 1923 British Colonial Nigeria, Mister Johnson is an oddity -- an educated black man who doesn't really fit in with the natives or the British. He works for the local British magistrate, and considers himself English, though he has never been to England. He is always scheming, trying to get ahead, which lands him in a lot of hot water.

The Age of Stupid(2009)

1h 32min | War, Documentary, History
3.2/5 (with 29 votes)

The Age of Stupid is the new movie from Director Franny Armstrong (McLibel) and producer John Battsek (One Day In September). Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?

Directed by Franny Armstrong - With Pete Postlethwaite, Jehangir Wadia, Mark Lynas, Mohamed Nasheed, David Anthony King, George Monbiot, ...

93 Days(2016)

2h 4min | Drama
3.0/5 (with 21 votes)

Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover and TIFF Rising Star Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama star in director Steve Gukas’ riveting real-life thriller about courageous health-care workers in Lagos battling the Ebola outbreak of 2014.

Directed by Steve Gukas - With Bimbo Akintola, Danny Glover, Bimbo Manuel, Tim Reid, Alastair Mackenzie, Seun Ajayi, ...

Nigerian Prince(2018)

1h 44min | Drama, Thriller
2.7/5 (with 4 votes)

After being sent to Nigeria against his will, a stubborn Nigerian-American teenager joins forces with an internet scammer in order to return to the United States.

Directed by Faraday Okoro

Mokalik (Mechanic)(2019)

1h 40min | Drama
2.5/5 (with 4 votes)

'Mokalik' follows the career of an 11-year-old boy, Ponmile, from the middle-class suburbs who spends the day as a lowly apprentice at a mechanic workshop in order to view life from the other side of the tracks - When his father arrives to take him home; Ponmile has to make up his mind if he wants to return to school or take on his apprenticeship full time.

Directed by Kunle Afolayan - With Femi Adebayo, Tobi Bakre, Simi, Igwe 2pac (Charles Okocha, Ayo Adesanya, Lateef Adedimeji, ...

Kasanova(2019)

1h 50min | Drama
4.8/5 (with 1 vote)

Femi is a widower with a son (Jason). He finds it difficult to get over his late wife and so in a bid to move on, he indulges in several uncommitted relationships.

Directed by Oluseyi Asurf

The Mark of the Hawk(1957)

1h 23min | Drama
1.0/5 (with 1 vote)

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The Price(2017)

1h 31min | Crime, Drama
2.5/5 (with 6 votes)

Seyi, a 24-year-old Nigerian-American, works on Wall Street. Desperate to succeed because of his outsider status-due to class and race-he commits a crime, insider trading, which brings his entire world crashing down on him. Seyi's troubled circumstances force him finally to confront his tumultuous relationship with his ailing father, his romantic relationship with his privileged white girlfriend, and his racial and immigrant backgrounds-with nothing less at stake for him than his soul.

Directed by Anthony Onah - With Aml Ameen

Big Men(2014)

1h 39min | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 7 votes)

For her latest industrial exposé, Rachel Boynton (Our Brand Is Crisis) gained unprecedented access to Africa's oil companies. The result is a gripping account of the costly personal tolls levied when American corporate interests pursue oil in places like Ghana and the Niger River Delta. Executive produced by Steven Shainberg and Brad Pitt, Big Men investigates the caustic blend of ambition, corruption and greed that threatens to exacerbate Africa’s resource curse.

Directed by Rachel Boynton

B for Boy(2013)

1h 58min | Drama
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)

B For Boy is a contemporary drama set in Nigeria, about one woman's desperate need for a male child; which reveals the discrimination of women in the names of culture and religion.

Directed by Chika Anadu

The High Command(1937)

1h 24min | Drama, Mystery
2.8/5 (with 5 votes)

A general must come to terms with a crime he commited years earlier.

Directed by Thorold Dickinson - With Lionel Atwill
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Dear Affy(2020)

An engaged couple hit a number of speed bumps on their road to matrimony including major career complications and questions of fidelity.

Directed by Samuel Olatunji - With Chinedu Ikedieze, Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, Kehinde Bankole, Enyinna Nwigwe, Toyin Abraham, Ali Nuhu, ...

Green White Green(2016)

1h 42min | Comedy
3.4/5 (with 3 votes)

A coming of age a story about 3 young boys from Nigeria's major ethnic groups on an adventure to make a short film inspired by the history of Nigeria.

Directed by Abba Makama - With Ifeanyi D. Nwachukwu, Jammal Ibrahim, Samuel Robinson

Flower Girl(2013)

3.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Nigerian comedy about a young woman who wants to get married, but her boyfriend is only interested in furthering his career, so she seeks help to get him to tie the knot.

Directed by Michelle Bello - With Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Eku Edewor, Patrick Doyle, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, ...

Nimbe(2019)

3.5/5 (with 1 vote)

Nimbe is a story addressing the issues associated with drug abuse, some of the causes, how to identify and avoid such. - In a fictional universe comprising ten nations. Seeing the neighboring country become more and more powerful, a warlord organizes a competition to reveal the best warriors. Hearing the news, Dong Yilong, a valiant young villager decides to take up the challenge despite the doubts of his village. So begins the journey .

Directed by Tope Alake - With Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, Rachael Okonkwo, Doyin Abiola, Sani Musa Danja, Broda Shaggi, ...

Hire a Woman(2019)

A young man attends a college reunion with a fake girlfriend in an attempt to make his ex jealous.

Directed by Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi

Your Excellency(2019)

2h | Comedy
1.0/5 (with 1 vote)

A bumbling billionaire businessman and failed Presidential candidate Chief Olalekan Ajadi is very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump. Just when his political campaign looks on the verge of another flop disaster, Ajadi is anointed by a majority party and becomes a tough credible contender with the assistance of powerful social media.

Directed by Funke Akindele-Bello - With Akin Lewis, Funke Akindele-Bello, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Shafy Bello, Kunle Coker, Eku Edewor, ...

Oga Bolaji(2018)

1h 31min | Drama

Oga Bolaji is a story that is centered around the simple happy-go-lucky life of a 40 year old retired musician (Gold Ikponmosa). His life takes a drastic turn when he crosses paths with a seven year old girl which could lead to the worst or best days of his life.

Directed by Kayode Kasum - With Idowu Philips, Omowumi Dada, Gregory Ojefua

Lizard(2021)

17min | Drama

An 8-year-old girl with an ability to sense danger gets ejected from Sunday school service. She unwittingly witnesses the underbelly in and around a Mega Church in Lagos.

Shadow Parties(2021)

1h 56min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A family faces destruction in a long-running conflict between communities that pits relatives against each other amid attacks and reprisals.

Directed by Yemi Amodu - With Yemi Blaq, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Toyin Abraham, Toyin Adegbola, Segun Arinze, Saheed Balogun, ...

The Millions(2019)

1h 34min | Drama

Some con artists come together to work on stealing a huge sum of money as failure with the operation puts their lives in the way. The mission leads to betrayal, friendship and true love.

Directed by Babatunde Apalowo, Toka McBaror - With Ramsey Nouah, Toyin Abraham, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Etinosa Idemudia, Nancy Isime, Chika Lann, ...

God Calling(2018)

2h | Drama
3.4/5 (with 2 votes)

When Sade, the central character suffers a personal tragedy, she is taken on a journey of self-discovery and faith which transforms the lives all those around her. God Calling shines a spotlight on modern day spirituality by imaginatively exploring what it might look like for Abraham or Prophet Elijah to be Nigerian in 2018, and have to contend with disbelief as well as modern-day realities such as smartphones, and social media.

Directed by BB Sasore - With Zainab Balogun, Richard Mofe Damijo

Small Chops(2020)

1h 38min | Drama

When a business mogul hires an exotic dancer for a weekend of entertainment, it quickly morphs into a messy situation full of misunderstanding.

Directed by Robert O. Peters - With Afeez Oyetoro, Nkem Owoh, Rachael Okonkwo, Toyin Abraham, Chika Ike, Eucharia Anunobi, ...

Motherland(2010)

2h 3min | Documentary
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Motherland is the most powerful documentary on Africa. Fusing history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues, Motherland sweeps across Africa to tell a new story of a dynamic continent. From the glory and majesty of Africa's past through its complex history. Africa as you have never seen it. From multi-award winning director 'Alik Shahadah (500 Years Later.)

Directed by Owen 'Alik Shahadah - With Molefi Kete Asante

Children of Mud(2017)

1h 23min | Drama

Being kicked out of their home by their own aunt, a young woman Emem and her blind brother Miracle go in search with a glimpse of hope in the mean streets.

Directed by Imoh Umoren - With Liz Benson

Muna(2019)

1h 53min | Action, Crime, Drama

Muna and her grandmother are the last surviving member of their family. Muna’s driving desire to provide a better life for herself and grandmother in the land of milk and honey, leads her smack dab into the hands of traffickers. That experience turns her once golden heart into one driven by stone cold revenge on those who stole her innocence. When secrets and betrayal complicate her strategy, she has a tough decision to make. Will she remain a prisoner of her past or allow love to set her free?

Directed by Kevin Nwankwor - With Adesua Etomi, Adam Huss, Robert Miano, Falz, Ebele Okaro, Onyeka Onwenu, ...

Outkast: Psychedelic Funk Soul Brothers(2001)

1h 2min

Get the lowdown on hip-hop stars OutKast with this unauthorized documentary that charts the duo's juggernaut career, from their humble origins in an Atlanta suburb to the chart-topping success of their 2003 release, "SpeakerBoxxx/The Love Below." Combining rare footage of André 3000 and Big Boi with candid insights offered by their friends and colleagues, this biographical portrait sheds fresh light on OutKast's rapid rise to fame.

Directed by Chico Ejiro - With Bukky Wright, Saidi Balogun, Sola Sobowale

Jumbled(2023)

1h 55min

The lives of a couple and a single desperate lady entangle in a story of deception, betrayal and revenge.

Directed by Saheed Apanpa, Airebamen Irene
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